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Blackduck School District officials have started discussing installing video surveillance on all school buses. The matter was brought up at the School Board meeting on Nov. 12, where the board was asked to consider approving the first reading of the new policy. Superintendent...

BLACKDUCK -- Essential oils, zumba and quilting demonstrations will all be new features at the second annual Diamonds for Drakes. The event will be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 16 in the multi-purpose room at Blackduck High School. First City Dance Studio’s goal...

The Blackduck Development Corp. is looking to fund the Community Facilitator position for longer than the two years it is currently implemented. Grant funding was originally the plan. However, the BDC and current Community Facilitator Ryan Grow have found that may not be an option....

Former NBA player and Olympic gold medalist, Christian Laettner will take his Basketball Training Academy to Blackduck High School on Sunday. "He's actually going to be there," Athletic Director Andra Vaughn said. "He's a pretty hands-on guy." Vaughn said that they are expecting a...

Keeping the Blackduck Theater a family friendly business has been the goal for new owner Bob Mabe of Bemidji. Mabe has a large family of his own, so trying to maintain family oriented films and lower prices has been important. "I hope to keep the people coming in so we can keep those...

New water and sewer rates will go into effect for businesses, the school and multi-family housing units in Blackduck next month. The Blackduck City Council approved the change at its regular meeting Nov. 4. Commercial businesses in Blackduck will see a decrease in the newly structured...

Some businesses in the city of Blackduck could see relief in their water bills in the future. It's likely that the cost of water and sewer will decrease for commercial users and increase for multi-family housing units. Residential users wouldn't be affected. A new rate system for...