Moorhead Area School Board Discusses New School Nutrition Standards and Community Partnerships

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Moorhead Area School Board focused on updates to the district’s food and nutrition services, emphasizing new nutritional standards and the expansion of local farm partnerships. Additionally, the board discussed fiscal matters, including the property tax levy and awarded a snow and ice management contract. The meeting concluded with a review of several district policies.

Dilworth City Council Approves Key Resolutions on Traffic Signals and Property Disposition

Overview: At the recent Dilworth City Council meeting, members approved critical resolutions concerning traffic signal installation near a new Kwik Trip and the disposition of property on Fourth Street. These decisions are expected to impact local infrastructure and community planning.

Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School Board Discusses New Safety Tech and MSUM Scholarship Partnership

Overview: The Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School Board meeting focused on enhancing safety measures with real-time mapping technology and a partnership with Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) offering scholarships to students. The meeting also covered financial resolutions, staffing challenges, and discipline concerns raised by a parent.

Clay County Board Approves Event Center Expansion Amid Minimal Public Opposition

Overview: The Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for Roy and Terresa Gilbertson to expand their event center in Glendon, Minnesota. This decision came after a public hearing where no opposition was voiced, allowing the Gilbertsons to utilize newly acquired property for overflow parking and potential new amenities, aligning with county development plans. Additionally, the meeting addressed a mining permit amendment request and a garage conversion near Silver Lake, highlighting ongoing development initiatives in the county.

Clay County Grants Variance for Garage Construction Despite Prior Denial

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a variance for Michael Ward, doing business as Benchmark Builders, to reduce the road centerline setback for an attached garage in Barnesville. This decision comes after a similar variance request was denied in 2020. The landowner, Kyle Schmidt, plans to convert the existing detached garage into part of the house and build a new one 66 feet from the road centerline, a 27% reduction from the standard 90-foot setback required for local township roads.