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CHANGE YOUR CLOCK, CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES

The Barnesville Fire Department reminds everyone that when you change your clocks before going to bed this Saturday, remember to also change the batteries in your home’s smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector. Working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors save lives.

CHECK OUT THE HUNTER’S SPECIALS AT FIREHALL MUNICIPAL LIQUORS!

Before you head out hunting, be sure to stop by Firehall Municipal Liquors and check out the hunters specials running from November 1-10. Great deals on Black Velvet, Bacadi Oakheart and Verdi. There’s always convenient front door parking at 104 Main Avenue West.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

Absentee ballots for next Tuesday’s General Election are now available at the Clay County Courthouse in Moorhead. Voters will be asked to complete an absentee application after which you will receive your ballot. If you are not a registered voter, you will need to provide either a drover’s license or utility bill with your current … Read More

NEW CHANGES WITH ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES

At the October City Council Meeting, the Council approved a change that will combine the Animal Control Officer position with the Police department’s Administrative Assistant position, creating a new Police Support Services Officer. Long time Administrative Assistant Lisa Cook has accepted this position. If you have a lost or found animal or have need for … Read More

WATER MAIN FLUSHING BEGINS TODAY!

The City will begin the fall flushing of water mains beginning today and running through November 2. This process may cause some temporary discoloration of your water. To remove this discoloration, just turn on several faucets in or outside your home or business, and let the water run until it clears. If you have any … Read More

BE PREPARED FOR POWER OUTAGES

Last evening’s 10 minute power outage was caused by a small tree branch that landed in the downtown substation due to the high winds. This is a reminder that this is the time of the year when power outages can occur. Be sure that you and your family know where there is a flashlight with … Read More