Author: Prestin Douville

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Mahnomen School Parent Teacher Conferences 

The quarter is coming to an end at the Mahnomen School District, and that means that parent teacher conferences are fast approaching. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson says parents should be on the lookout for that information, and she tells us what else they have going on in conjunction with Parent Teacher Conferences.  Pederson also…
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October 31, 2024 0

Chocolate Extravaganza is Saturday 

The Ada Area Promotions Committee’s (AAPC) Annual Chocolate Extravaganza is Saturday, but don’t worry as tickets are still available for purchase. Event representative Morgan Hviding tells us more about the event, and how you can get your tickets.  There will also be a ton of fun activities happening throughout the event. Ada City Administrator Ashley…
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October 31, 2024 0

Grants Available to individuals through Northwest Minnesota Arts Council

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is currently accepting grants from individual artists, but the deadline is fast approaching. Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Director Mara Hanel tells us more about this grant, and who’s eligible.  Hanel says grants can be used to pay for a number of things from special trainings to supplies.  Hanel says the…
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October 31, 2024 0

Halloween Safety Reminders 

Halloween is today, and the streets across the region will be filled with kids walking around and participating in trick or treating. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve shares some safety reminders so that everyone can have a safe Halloween.  Juve also reminds parents to inspect their child’s treat bag in case there’s something that shouldn’t…
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October 31, 2024 0

Norman County East Theatre Program Presents “The Little Mermaid Jr”  

The Norman County East Theatre Program will be performing two showings of the “The Little Mermaid Jr” next month at Norman County East School. Musical Director Courtney Bates gives us a preview of the show.  Bates says they have around twenty five students involved in the Musical this year, and she tells us what students…
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October 30, 2024 0

Trunk or Treat in Hillsboro 

St. John Lutheran Church in Hillsboro will be hosting their first ever Trunk or Treat event on Halloween evening. Event Organizer Missy Stuart fills us in on the details.  Stuart says there’s still time to secure a spot as a person to hand out candy, which is supplied thanks to a grant by Thrivent.  Again…
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October 30, 2024 0

Ada Borup West FFA Returns from National FFA Convention 

Ada Borup West FFA recently returned from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this past weekend. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says the trip went well, and was a great experience for her students.  Savage also shared some of the highlights of this year’s convention, and trip as a whole.  Savage says two…
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October 30, 2024 0

Norman County Historical Society honoring veterans  

Believe it or not, but the Holiday season is fast approaching, and the Norman County Historical Society is in the process of getting ready for their Annual Festival of Tree program. There will however be a change to the program, as the Historical Society will be introducing a new program to honor area veterans. Solvieg…
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October 30, 2024 0

Harvest Festival in Hawley 

The Hawley Alliance Church will be hosting a Harvest Festival on Halloween this Thursday starting at 5:00 PM. Laura Halvorson of the Hawley Alliance Church highlights some of the activities they have planned for the evening.  Halvorson says all are invited to this event, and that they’re  also excited to be offering free laser tag…
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October 30, 2024 0

Itasca State Park Update  

Itasca State Park will be taking a break in their monthly programming this November. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says this does not mean that the park will be closed to visitors, as many portions of the park will still be open for outdoor recreation, and hunting.  Cox says people should also mark their…
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October 30, 2024 0