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City of Brainerd issues Snow Emergency Effective for March 13th at 4:00am

The snow plowing and removal schedule is as follows: Snow plowing will commence at 4:00 AM on Monday, March 13, 2023. On Monday, March 13, 2023, the first day of parking restrictions, there is no parking on the following streets: • All Snow Emergency Routes• All north-south streets or streets that generally run north-south• All…
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March 12, 2023 0

ARCPLC Deadline Approaching

If you haven’t signed up yet for the ARCPLC program—agriculture risk and price loss coverage–Nathan Peterson of the Farm Service Agency says you don’t have much time left to sign up. You can get more information online at FSA.USDA.GOV.


March 10, 2023 0

New Career Opportunities at Hawley School District

Hawley, MN — As the Hawley School District continues to grow, a number of job opportunities have opened up in the district. Some of the career opportunities are new positions and some are replacing existing staff, according to Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson. For more information about available positions in the Hawley School District,…
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March 10, 2023 0

Hillsboro School Board News & Notes from March 9th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, March 9th where they addressed some staffing items, continued to prepare for a potential facilities project, and discussed some updates from the legislature. Under staffing, the Hillsboro School Board approved the retirement of a long-time Title 1 instructor and approved…
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March 10, 2023 0

Aitkin City Council meeting from Monday, March 6th

The Aitkin City Council met Monday night in the Community Room of the Aitkin Public Library. DNR Forester Troy Holcomb presented to the Board on the Tree Board’s activity since they began in 2019. Bob Nicko from the Street Department spoke of a construction project concerning drainage problems on Bunker Hill Drive over by Riverwood…
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March 10, 2023 0

Aitkin Chamber of Commerce to open Business After Hours Season March 23rd

Business After Hours, promoted by the Aitkin Chamber of Commerce, will make a return with an event at the Jaques Art Center on March 23. Aitkin Chamber Executive Director Taylor Erickson: The evening is an opportunity to experience the newest exhibit, Woodblock Prints: Erickson explained what to expect: The full conversation with Aitkin Chamber of…
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March 10, 2023 0

Polk County Sheriff K9 Buffy to Retire Early for Medical Reasons

Fosston, MN — An early retirement is in the works for one of Polk County’s canine companions. K9 Buffy, who joined the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in February 2020, will be leaving the force after just three years due to medical reasons. Buffy’s handler, Polk County Deputy Kyle Olson, and Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman…
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March 9, 2023 0

Central Valley School Board Approves Football Field Lights

BUXTON, ND—Let there be lights!  The Central Valley School Board voted Wednesday to approve adding lights at the High School’s football field.  Central Valley Superintendent Jeremy Brandt has details. Brandt says there will be additional upgrades to Randy Vigen Field. Also at Wednesday’s Central Valley School Board meeting, the Board approved summer school for grades…
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March 9, 2023 0

ISD-363 Indus School to Close?

The school Board for ISD-363 voted last night to put into motion, the possibility of closing the Indus School in Northern Minnesota. The vote was by a majority of 4-2.


March 9, 2023 0

Fosston Elementary School Book Fair

FOSSTON, MN—Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston is getting ready for its annual Book Fair. Kayla Heller is organizing the event. Heller says there will be plenty of books at the book fair–and more. Heller also says more volunteers are needed for the book fair. Book Fair hours are Wednesday, March 15 from 7:30 to 8:30am…
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March 9, 2023 0