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REACH Gearing up for busy fall season & winter seasons 

REACH recently held their annual school supply distribution at their Hawley, and Hendrum locations. REACH Director Steph Schenck says the distribution went well, and they helped over 100 area students be prepared for the start of school.  As for their other programs, Schenck says they are also taking signups, and donations for their backpack program,…
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August 25, 2025 0

FSA reporting a decline in wheat acreage, and rise in corn acreage in Norman County 

The 2025 Average Reports for Norman County have been released. James Kruize of Norman County FSA gives us a recap of this year’s reports.  Kruize says there weren’t any surprises from this year’s report.  These reports wouldn’t be possible without producer cooperation, and Kruize reminds producers to get their fall reports in, if they are…
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August 25, 2025 0

Fosston School District getting ready for 2025/2026 School Year 

It’s been a busy summer for the Fosston School District, but things will only get busier once school starts. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk says staff have been hard at work getting the building ready for school, and they have a lot going on in the building this week.  Selk is also excited, as they are…
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August 25, 2025 0

Fosston School Board to take deep look into the future of the district 

The Fosston School District will be taking a hard look at its future over the coming months. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk says they have entered into an agreement with a company that will help them carve out a vision for the district’s future.  During their meeting earlier this week, Selk says the school board dealt…
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August 23, 2025 0

City of Hillsboro discusses mosquito spraying 

Mosquitos have been a topic of discussion in the city of Hillsboro, and residents have had many questions, as it’s been a harsh year for mosquitos. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us why it’s been a tough year for mosquito spraying, and what the city’s plan is currently.  In other city news, with fall…
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August 23, 2025 0

Waubun School Board meets 

The Waubun School Board met in regular session on Wednesday. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says one of the items approved by the board was for the purchase of new lockers, as enrollment continues to rise.  Spaeth says the board also approved a new fee schedule for the upcoming school year.  Lastly, Spaeth says the board…
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August 23, 2025 0

Red River Watershed Management Board gearing up for 2026 Legislative Session 

The 2026 Legislative Session is still months away, but the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) is shifting its focus to next year’s session. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip talks more about their preparations for the session, and what it may look like this year.  As for a potential bonding bill, Sip says the RRWMB…
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August 22, 2025 0

Mahnomen School Update 

The Mahnomen School District recently adjusted their visitor policy, which means that parents, and community members visiting the school will have to follow a new set of rules. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more.  In other school news, Simon says she will be visiting Washington DC soon to lobby for the Federal Impact Aid…
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August 22, 2025 0

Hillsboro City Commission discusses potential sewer evaluation 

The Hillsboro City Commission had discussions regarding a potential sewer evaluation at their meeting earlier this week. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us how these discussions went, and what’s happening next.  Eggermont says there was also a discussion about putting together a city wide strategic plan with MRES.  The Hillsboro City Commission will meet…
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August 22, 2025 0

Back to School Bus Safety 

School is just over a week away in Minnesota, and now’s the time where parents should talk to their children about bus safety. Ada Borup West Transportation Director Shawn Roux tells us some of things that kids should be reminded about before their first day of school.  Roux says kids aren’t the only ones needing…
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August 22, 2025 0