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The Ada Borup West School Board approved their annual audit at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more about the report, and some of its takeaways. Cook says changes in special education funding over the years have had an impact on schools like Ada Borup West. Ultimately, Cook…
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If you’re planning on planting a fall seeded crop this year, the Norman County FSA Office is reminding you that their acreage reporting deadline is fast approaching. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize explains. Kruize also reminds producers that the ARC program is currently taking signups as well. For more information on these programs contact…
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A reminder that coming up tomorrow, Hometown HOPE will be holding a winter gear distribution, and any Norman County family in need is encouraged to stop and get some help. Hometown HOPE Director Kristi Beyl: Again, that will be held tomorrow at the Ada Event Center from 9:00 until 3:00 PM.
Programming may be taking a break at Itasca State Park, but now’s still a great time to visit, and get one last outdoor experience before the snow eventually arrives. While the fall colors have moved past peak, Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says now’s still a great time to visit Itasca. For more information…
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Fall harvest is underway across the Red River Valley, but in Wilkin County most farms have wrapped up their fall harvest leaving with the exception of sugarbeet farmers. Wilkin County Farmer Jermey Tischer says fall harvest came early and that they should be wrapped up before Halloween. For more agricultural news, and updates on the…
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November is National Bully Prevention Month, and on Wednesday the Norman County East School will be celebrating, and all are invited to join them in celebration. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says all are encouraged to wear orange on Wednesday. Again, that will be on Wednesday, October 21.
With the flu season among us, the question many parents will have to answer is whether they should be keeping their child home from school when showing symptoms of the flu or cold. If you find yourself in this predicament, but don’t have an answer, Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares some things…
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October is co-op month, and Halstad Telephone Company is celebrating by promoting the important role that cooperatives play in our rural communities. Halstead Telephone Company CEO Mark Forseth, who has worked at the company for over twenty years, says working for a co-op is a very rewarding experience. Forseth says cooperatives are worth celebrating, for…
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Students have returned from MEA break at Ada Borup West ,and the school has a number of fun activities and events coming up over the next few weeks. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says the ever popular Halloween Carnival is coming up early next week. Triplett says parents should also mark November 5 on their calendar,…
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