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Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers award annual Scholarships 

The 2025 School year is coming to an end, and that means that the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers are awarding their annual scholarships to students going into agricultural studies. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers tells us who this year’s recipients are.  Hanson also explains why the Norman County…
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May 14, 2025 0

People encouraged to cheer on Ada Bio Girls this Weekend 

The Ada Bio Girls Chapter will be holding their first ever 5K this weekend, and they’re looking for community members to come and cheer on the girls, as they celebrate this huge accomplishment. Ada Bio Girls Director Tera Johnson tells us more about this event, and its significance for the chapter.  Johnson also explained how…
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May 14, 2025 0

Halstad Adult Prom is Friday 

The Halstad Landmark Committee invites you to the Landmark building this Friday for their 3rd annual Adult Prom. Event representative Jessica Spaeth gives us a preview of Friday’s festivities.  Money raised from this event will go towards the Halstad Landmark facility, and Spaeth explains what the Landmark is.  If this sounds like an event you…
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May 14, 2025 0

Garden Transplanting tips  

Gardening season has arrived in the Red River Valley, but some gardening experts from across the region are encouraging gardeners to hold off on their transplanting. Sam Haugen of Fertile Gardening Center says this is mainly due to the upcoming weather forecast.  When you do eventually start transplanting, Haugen shares some tips that you can…
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May 14, 2025 0

Graduation rates rise at Mahnomen School District 

Another school year is coming to an end at the Mahnomen School District, and school staff and administration is celebrating a major accomplishment from last school year. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek is excited to announce a major increase in graduation rate.  Bisek says the Mahnomen School Board approved a number of personnel changes at their…
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May 14, 2025 0

Ada Borup West School Board approves multiple personnel changes

There was a lot of reflection about the 2024/2025 school year, at the Ada Borup West School Board meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says the end of year chaos is underway, and he reflects a bit on the school year.  There was also a discussion about the school district’s budget,…
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May 13, 2025 0

4H Animal Deadline Fast Approaching 

The Norman County Fair is just one month away, and if you’re a 4Her who is planning to show animals, the Animal ID deadline is fast approaching. Norman County 4H extension educator Linda Houglum tells us more.  Again, the ID Deadline is Thursday, May 15. People with questions should contact Linda Houglum of Norman County…
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May 13, 2025 0

Polk County facing budget questions with state funding cuts

There’s been a lot of talk in the Minnesota Legislature about budget cuts as a deficit looms, but this has left many budget questions for county commissions across the state. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says this is because the cuts aren’t really cuts, as local governments will be left with the bill for these…
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May 13, 2025 0

Local priest discusses election of new Pope 

Last week, the Catholic Church was introduced to Pope Leo XIV, and both Catholics, and non Catholics across the globe are talking about what this may mean for the church moving forward, as well as the significance of this selection. During his sermon on Sunday, Norman County priest Fr. Raul Perez-Cobo talked about the significance…
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May 13, 2025 0

Community Picnic at Benedictine Living Community – Ada 

Benedictine Living Community – Ada invites you to their Community Picnic on Wednesday Afternoon. Benedictine Living Community Executive Director Morgan Hviding (Vy-ding) gives us a preview of the event.  Hviding says Benedictine Living Community will be celebrating National Nurses Week all week long, and she speaks more on the importance of nurses at places like…
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May 13, 2025 0