Tag: Mahnomen-Waubun

PCW vs Mahnomen/Waubun Football Game Moved To Climax

This Friday’s Polk County West vs. Mahnomen/Waubun football game will now be played in Climax.  The game was originally scheduled to be played in East Grand Forks, but Climax-Fisher Activities Director Mason Grimes tells R&J Sports construction on the East Grand Forks field is causing Friday’s game to be moved to Climax.  The Polk County…
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September 3, 2024 0

Mahnomen-Waubun May Have To Change Thunderbirds Nickname

You may be aware of the controversy involving Native American-based nicknames at Minnesota high schools.  The example that’s had the most publicity is the Warroad Warriors.  But there’s another nickname that’s being looked at: the Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbirds.  Mahnomen School Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives R&J News the story. Bisek says the Committee would have until December…
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July 13, 2023 0