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Agassiz Environmental Learning Center collecting donations for Giving Hearts Day 

Early giving is currently underway for Giving Hearts Day, and the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center near Fertile is asking that you consider making them a donation. Learning Center Board Member Stacy Erickson explains what the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center, and the many educational opportunities it offers to area schools.  Erickson says the center is also…
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January 29, 2026 0

Moonshiners Snowmobile Club temporarily suspending trail grooming 

Norman County has seen some pretty significant snow falls over the last couple weeks, but despite this snowmobile trails in the county have been less than desirable. Dave Jensen of the Moonshiners Snowmobile explains why.  While the trail conditions aren’t great for riding right, county ditches have a sizable amount of snow, leaving a good…
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January 29, 2026 0

Mahnomen SnoDaze is next week 

Next week is a week of celebration at the Mahnomen School District, as they will be holding their annual SnoDaze celebration. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us who is on this year’s SnoDaze court.  Pederson also gives us a preview of what they have planned for SnoDaze next week.  You can see more information…
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January 29, 2026 0

Heart of the Valley Recreational Foundation Winter Social is Saturday 

Coming up this Saturday, almost 200 people will be gathering at the Ada Event Center, for the Heart of the Valley (HOV) Recreational Foundation Winter Social. HOV Manager Mike Burke reminds people that the funds raised from the event will go right back to the HOV Recreational Foundation for programs like their youth free golf…
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January 29, 2026 0

Bagley School hosting Section 8A One Act Play competition this Saturday

The Bagley School District will be hosting this year’s Section 8A One Act Play Competition this Saturday, and the public is invited to come out and support their local school. Bagley One Act Play Director Marilyn Hood says there will be eight schools participating, with shows happening all day at the school.  Hood also goes…
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January 29, 2026 0

Ada Police Department adding volunteer chaplain  

The Ada Police Department will be having the opportunity to add a new volunteer position, to assist officers through times of hardship. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says a community member came forward with an opportunity for the Department to add a volunteer Chaplain.  Hager says one way that the chaplain would be used, is…
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January 29, 2026 0

Artist reception at the Ada Public Library 

The Ada Public Library invites you to the library this Thursday for a special event, featuring a visit with a local artist. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn has the details.  While you don’t need a library card to attend the event, Osborn says if you’d like, you can still get one at no cost.  You can…
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January 28, 2026 0

Water temperature a key in child bathtub safety 

Its national bathtub safety month, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is teaching parents about the importance of bathtub safety. One of the most common mistakes that parents make when it comes time for their baby’s bath is that they use water that is too hot. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks explains.  For more…
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January 28, 2026 0

Gallery spaces available through Northwest Minnesota Arts Council 

Supporting, and promoting  local artists is one of the main missions of the Northwest Minnesota Arts council, and one way that they promote local artists is by offering galllery spaces for them to show off their work. NWMAC Director Mara Hanel says they currently have two spaces that are being used, and she encourages you…
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January 28, 2026 0

RRWMB reaches funding agreement for Roseau Lake Rehabilitation Project 

The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) met in a special session on Tuesday, to sign off on a funding agreement for the Roseau Lake Rehabilitation Project. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sp explains what this means for the project.  Sip also tells us more about the project, and what it accomplishes.  Sip says flood projects…
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January 28, 2026 0