Grow Hillsboro Update
HILLSBORO, ND—During a recent interview with R&J Broadcasting, Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese was asked if the Grow Hillsboro effort put together by the Hillsboro Economic Corporation would continue. Here’s Reese’s response. You can learn more about Grow Hillsboro online at GrowHillsboroND.com.
Aitkin County Board meeting set for February 14th
The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday. They approved consumption & display permits, a fire protection contract with McGrath, and the April 25 date for the public hearing for land classification. The commissioners were presented with information from the Rural Policy Alliance about rural economic development and from the economic development coordinator about…
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CRMC Nursing Director Honored
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Director of Nursing Gordon McArthur of Breezy Point today was presented the organization’s Trophy Fish Award for going above and beyond in his job duties by delivering a holiday meal to the hospital staff on Christmas Day for the last seven years. “Thank you for taking time from your family to…
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Inmate Overdoses at Morrison County Jail
Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen reports that on 02-11-2023 at approximately 6:57 pm, Morrison County Jail staff were alerted of an unresponsive inmate in a housing unit. Correctional officers immediately responded to the cell block and discovered an unresponsive inmate. Staff called for backup and Morrison County Deputies, Little Falls Police Department Officers, Mayo Clinic…
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Bagley State One-Act Play Update
ST. PAUL, MN—Here’s an update to a story we’ve been following. Bagley did not receive a starred performance rating at the Class A State One Act Play festival on Friday. Four of the eight schools that took part in the festival received the starred performance rating: Belle Plaine, Esko, New Life Academy of Woodbury and…
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Clearbrook-Gonvick School Book Fair
The Clearbrook-Gonvick School District is having its annual book fair this week. Tiffany Kroulick with the Clearbrook-Gonvick District has details. Kroulick says she’s looking forward to the Clearbrook-Gonvick School District using ESSER funds–Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief dollars—to give something to students. Kroulick runs down the hours for this year’s Clearbrook-Gonvick book fair. And…
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Bagley High School Band Trip
BAGLEY, MN—At last week’s regular meeting, the Bagley School Board approved two fundraisers for the high school band to raise money for the band’s trip to New Orleans this summer. Bagley Superintendent Dr. Erich Heise comments. Heise also praised Bagley band director Josh Gunderson for his work allowing students to have the experiences of trips…
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Hillsboro Beautification Update
HILLSBORO, ND—At last Monday’s regular meeting, the Hillsboro City Commission discussed the city’s beautification plan for clearing areas that have become dilapidated. City Commission President Levi Reese was asked if progress is being made. You can contact Hillsboro City Hall for more information on the city’s beautification committee.
Senator Mark Johnson Comments on Carbon Free Energy Bill
St. Paul, MN — Last week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law new legislation that would move Minnesota to 100 percent clean energy by 2040. The bill establishes a standard for utilities to supply Minnesota customers with electricity generated or procured from carbon-free resources, beginning at an amount equal to 80% of retail sales…
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