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Local and Regional News, Wednesday 3/4/2026

The Minnesota D-N-R is looking for applicants for its Conservation Officer Prep program, which helps people without law enforcement experience become conservation officers. As part of the process, the D-N-R’s Enforcement Division will hold two virtual open houses with information on conservation officer careers and the hiring process.Both sessions will stream on the division’s Facebook…
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March 4, 2026 0

KOOTASCA Community Action Holding Assessment survey

KOOTASCA Community Action is asking Borderland residents to take part in its Community Needs Assessment survey, now underway through the end of March.Planning and Development Director Nick Hanson says the survey helps guide how federal Community Services Block Grant dollars are used locally to address poverty. Hanson says the funding is controlled locally, and the…
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March 4, 2026 0

Able Games Coming to Hillsboro 

Coming up on Friday, students and staff from the Hillsboro School District will be coming together to participate in their first ever Able Games. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis tells us more about this unique event.  Theis says one nice thing about this event is that it gives kids who might not be able…
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March 4, 2026 0

Hillsboro City Commission approves acquisition of land for electrical sub station 

The Hillsboro City Commission had discussions about a land acquisition at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about these discussions, and the action taken up by the commission later in the meeting.  Eggermont says the commission also had discussions about a floodplain ordinance, and a rezoning request.  Eggermont…
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March 4, 2026 0

Last chance to submit comments on potential Walleye Bag Limit Changes 

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is currently collecting public comments on potentially changing the statewide walleye bag limit, but time is running out. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department tells us more.  Olson says there are currently no issues in the state’s walleye population, and that the change in regulation would be…
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March 4, 2026 0

Itasca State Park gearing up for Spring 

Spring is just about here and the staff at Itasca State Park says there are many different things to do in the park this time of year to celebrate the warmer temperatures. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says one of the things to do in the park during this time of year is…
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March 4, 2026 0

Mahnomen Liquor Store Seeks Revenue

MAHNOMEN, MN—In tough financial times, cities and counties look for revenue wherever they can.  One source of revenue for Minnesota cities is a municipal liquor store.  But Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says revenues from their liquor store have been falling. Guenther says there isn’t a kitchen at Mahnomen’s bar and liquor store yet. Mahnomen’s…
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March 4, 2026 0

Halstad Fire Dept. Fundraiser Saturday

HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad Fire Department is holding one of its biggest fundraising events on Saturday night. Halstad Fire Chief Gaylord Christenson tells us about the fifth annual Mixed Stag. Christenson says there will be great raffle prizes. If you don’t have a ticket yet, Christenson says you’d better hurry to get one. Again, the Halstad…
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March 4, 2026 0

Minnesota Township Election coming up next Tuesday 

Coming up next Tuesday, townships across Minnesota will be gathering for their 2026 township election. However, these elections are very different from your typical city or county election. Steve Fenske of the Minnesota Association of Townships explains.  Fenske says that another thing that makes Township Election Day unique is that townships will also hold their…
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March 4, 2026 0

Crookston Domestic Arrest

CROOKSTON, MN—A Crookston man is in custody after prosecutors say he threatened to set her on fire and physically assaulted her during a domestic dispute.  20-year-old Jimmy Allen Gray, Jr. is facing two felony charges: threats of violence and domestic assault.  The incident happened last Friday, February 27 at a Crookston residence.  According to the…
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March 3, 2026 0