City of Mahnomen, and Mahnomen EDA teaming up for Main Street project
Over the last year, the City of Mahnomen, and Mahnomen Economic Development have been partnering up in order to make improvements to Main Street in Mahnomen. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about what’s been done, and what they’re looking to do. Guenther says that’s not all that the City has been able…
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CPKC Holiday Train returning to Mahnomen next week
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train returns to Mahnomen next Tuesday, and people from all across the region are invited to Mahnomen to check out this winter spectacle. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther shares the details about their upcoming visit. Guenther says that the city is thankful that the Holiday Train continues to make…
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Crews responding to fire call at Waabigwan Dispensary in Mahnomen
Earlier today, there were reports of a fire at the Waabigwan Dispensary in Mahnomen. R&J News has contacted the White Earth Police Department, and a department representative confirmed that first responders are still at the scene of the alleged fire, but there were no active flames as of 3:18 PM. No other information about the…
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City of Mahnomen seeking funding for housing project
The City of Mahnomen is pursuing some grants for the expansion of housing offered within the City of Mahnomen. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about this project. Full conversation with Taylor Guenther:
Mahnomen City Council meets
The Mahnomen City Council reapproved a letter of intent at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about the letter of intent which is with the White Earth Tribal and Community College. Guenther says the council also heard an update from their City Engineer, regarding their ongoing street projects…
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Mahnomen City Council continues to discuss 2026 budget
The Mahnomen City Council approved a $20,000 resolution to the Mahnomen EDA at their meeting on Tuesday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther explains the reasoning for this resolution, and what the money is for. The Council also had discussions about their 2026 preliminary budget, and Guenther explains how budget talks are shaking up. The…
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Mahnomen Railroad Separation Project deemed not feasible
The City of Mahnomen, alongside Mahnomen County and White Earth nation recently conducted a Railroad Separation Study, that would explore potential projects that would help avoid potential delays of emergency vehicles if a train goes through town. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about the study, and what was determined. No further meetings…
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Mahnomen City Council Meets
There will be a lot of projects being worked on across the City of Mahnomen this month, as the Mahnomen City Council approved a number of different street, and miscellaneous projects. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. Guenther says the council also approved the demolition of a building. Guenther tells us the reason…
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City Leadership lobbies for Mahnomen Hospital Funding Bill
Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther was in St Paul last week to lobby for a bill to fund a construction project for the Mahnomen Hospital, after it was excluded from the Governor’s Bonding Bill last year. Guenther gives a recap of her visit, and tells us more about what the hospital is seeking. Guenther also…
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