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HILLSBORO, ND—Traill County is nearing the deadline for its annual Community Giving Project. Beth Morrow with the Aggasiz Valley Human Service Zone says there are many people on their list this year. Morrow was asked if there are more people seeking help this year. Here is what the Community Giving Project would like you to…
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RED LAKE FALLS, MN—A Red Lake Falls music teacher has been recognized for her work. Jennifer Wieland recently received the National Federation of State High School Association’s Outstanding State Music Educator Award for Minnesota. It’s an honor Wieland wasn’t expecting. Wieland tells us why she loves teaching music. Wieland’s work with her students has also…
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FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston schools are holding a food drive this week. Fosston K-through-12 Assistant Principal Dan Boushee says there’s some incentive for students at both the elementary and high schools to bring in food. If the high school building has the fewest food donations, High School Principal Don Donarski will get a pie in the…
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Going out on the ice for fishing or snowmobiling can be a fun winter activity. But not if the ice isn’t thick enough to support your vehicle’s weight or your weight. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman talks about factors that can make ice thickness vary from one place to another. Tadman points out that the…
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McINTOSH, MN—There’s going to be a Christmas celebration in McIntosh Saturday. Local business owner Andrea Stordahl says there will be “a Hallmark movie vibe downtown.” The second annual holiday parade in McIntosh gets underway at 4:30 Saturday afternoon.
ADA, MN—The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s traveling art exhibit will be in Ada for the holidays. The exhibit will be on display at the Ada Public Library through January 17. Mara Hanel is director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council. Hanel says three artists from Ada have their work in the exhibit. Artists from Crookston,…
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If you’re going to be traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, or anytime during the winter months, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager recommends using the 511 app to get the latest travel information–for where you are now, and where you’re going. Hager shares a personal anecdote. Something many drivers do in the winter is leave their…
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Last week, the Ulen-Hitterdal School Board held its monthly meeting. Superintendent Dustin Flaten says his report to the Board focused on curriculum plans. Flaten also talked about his goals for the Ulen-Hitterdal School District. Also at last week’s Ulen-Hitterdal School Board meeting, the Board hired Steven Ranweiler as a licensed K-12 art teacher….and accepted the…
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The Ulen-Hitterdal School has a new school resource officer this year. Clay County Deputy Jeff Lee is returning to a job he had several years ago. Deputy Lee explains why he likes being a school resource officer. Deputy Lee is also in charge of all the school safety plans at Ulen-Hitterdal and coordinates the DARE…
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FERTILE, MN—Students at Fertile-Beltrami have a unique opportunity to get involved in real world business. In the Webmasters program, students create websites for local businesses. Wendy Clark is the Webmasters teacher. Brooklyn Strem, a senior in the Webmasters program, talks about working with local businesses. Senior Lydia Meyer says being in the Webmasters program has…
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