Dayton talks economic, education issues

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Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton, DFL, arrived in Breckenridge Monday for one of 87 resident meet-and-greets he's planned as part of his aggressive campaign tour across the state.

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Board approves new superintendent contract

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The Breckenridge School Board approved Monday a $117,500 contract with Rick Bleichner, the new superintendent, beginning July 1.

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County working on moving sand, sandbags for its towns

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The Richland County Highway Department detailed both its flood preparations and its upcoming bridge project at the county commissioners meeting Monday.

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Breckenridge declares state of emergency

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After a public flood meeting Monday, the Breckenridge City Council convened in a special session to approve a resolution to declare a state of emergency. Because the flooding potential is high, they also approved two requests for assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — advance measures and flood emergency assistance.

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Housing committee narrows choices for firms to complete study

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The Wahpeton-Breckenridge Housing Study Oversight Committee met Friday to coordinate the community input process and review of the Wahpeton-Breckenridge Housing Demand Analysis of 2010. The analysis will help decision makers and community members develop a meaningful sense of the housing market as well as an understanding of key housing issues.

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Social worker to receive anti-bullying training

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After months of anticipation, the Wilkin County Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs coalition is sending one of its members to be trained under an internationally recognized anti-bullying program.

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Major flooding chance up to 57 percent for Wilkin County

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The North Central River Forecast Center predicts the area has a 57 percent chance of major flooding, up 2 percent from two weeks ago, said Tom Richels, Wilkin County highway engineer. Major flooding indicates any water level above 14 feet.

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Pomeroy applauds local flood efforts

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U.S. Congressman Earl Pomeroy visited Wahpeton Friday afternoon. After speaking at the local Eagles Club, he took time to meet with county and city officers, commissioners and council members at the Richland County Courthouse to discuss flood preparedness.

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Annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby

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Despite a mushy, muddy Heitkamp Pond Saturday afternoon, about 200 people attended the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby. Preston Spanel, Wauker Spanel and Alex Mund try their luck at catching a few fish.

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Exemplifying ‘service above self’

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Although teaching was his original calling, Wahpeton resident Carmen Plummer dedicated 31 years to purchasing proper equipment at North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton. After attending Mayville State University for his bachelor's degree, Plummer taught math and business at the Souris and Cleveland, N.D., schools from 1962-68. While attending the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, for his master's degree he applied for the purchasing position at NDSCS.

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