Author: Prestin Douville

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Halstad Sugar Fest King and Queen Announced 

The Annual Halstad Sugar Fest celebration is taking place this week, and this year’s Sugar King and Queen have been crowned. Jessica Spaeth of Halstad EDA tells us more about this Sugar Fest tradition, and how this year’s Sugar King and Queen were named.  Spaeth also tells us more about the importance of events like…
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September 26, 2025 0

Red River Saddle Club wrapping up 2025 season this weekend 

The Red River Saddle Club will be wrapping up their 2025 season this Sunday, and all are invited to attend. Cayley Steen of the Red River Saddle Club Tells us more about their final show of the year.  Steen talks more about the saddle club, and high participation numbers they’ve had for events.  Again, that’s…
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September 26, 2025 0

Waubun School District reaches Master Agreement with Teachers Union 

The Waubun School Board approved a new master agreement with its teachers union at their meeting on Wednesday night. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us what the final agreement looks like.  Spaeth says the school board also approved their preliminary levy.  Spaeth says the final piece of business for the board was to approve a…
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September 26, 2025 0

Replace your car seat after a crash 

Did you know that you’re supposed to change your car seat after a crash, even if it’s a minor one? Jasmine Wangen of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us why, and how insurance can help you get a new one.  Wangen also encourages parents to fill out the registration for their car seat, in case…
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September 25, 2025 0

What is ALICE Training, and why is it being taught in area school? 

Recent events like the school shooting at a Catholic School in Minneapolis, have made schools think more about school safety, and one acronym you’re hearing schools mention is a training program called ALICE. This has caused parents and community members to have questions about this training as it’s not well known outside of a school…
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September 25, 2025 0

Mahnomen School Board meets 

The Mahnomen School Board met in regular session on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says Monday’s meeting started with recognition to the School Board, as it is School Board Recognition Month.  Simon says the board also approved a lot of miscellaneous action items, including master agreements with district staff, and a contract with Alluma. …
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September 25, 2025 0

Ada Police Department warning residents about new AI scam 

The Ada Police Department is warning residents about a new scam that is utilizing AI generated photos to scam people. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more about this scam, and who it’s targeting.  Hager says that one way families can protect themselves from scams like this is to establish a safe word, only…
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September 25, 2025 0

Bagley School adopting new school safety program 

Safety is always a concern for every school district, and the Bagley School District will be adopting a new safety program. Bagley Superintendent Erich Heise tells us more.  Heise says the Bagley School recently certified their levy to the maximum allowance.  School has been back in session for about a month at Bagley, and Heise…
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September 25, 2025 0

Itasca State Park staff holding pair of free events this weekend 

The staff at Itasca State Park are offering a pair of special events this weekend. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of the two events that are set to take place on Friday, and Saturday.  More information about park programs and facilities can be found on the Itasca State Park webpage on…
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September 25, 2025 0

Hundreds of students attend FFA Fall Rally in Ada 

Hundreds of FFAers from across Region 1 were at the Norman County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, for the Annual Region 1 Fall Rally. FFA Region 1 Officer Katelyn Duray of Norman County East explains what the Fall Rally is, and the role she played in the event.  Each Region 1 officer had the opportunity to lead…
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September 24, 2025 0