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Ada Police Department gearing up for year two of SRO program 

The 2024/2025 School Year was the first full year of the Ada Borup West School Resource Officer program, and the Ada Police Department is gearing up for year two. Ada Borup West School Resource Officer Alex Saric says year one of the program was a big success, and he’s excited for school to start next…
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August 4, 2025 0

Fosston Back to School Reminders 

The 2025/2026 School Year is just under a month away, and the Fosston School District is reminding parents to make sure their children are ready to go back to school. Fosston High School Principal Don Donarski.  Donarski Says there are a couple dates in August that parents need to be aware of as well.  The…
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August 4, 2025 0

NDSU Extension holding Sugarbeet Field Day on Wednesday 

NDSU Extension will be holding a crop field day near Harwood this week, and all area producers are invited to attend. Dr Eric Branch of NDSU Extension tells us more about the field day, and what he will be presenting on.  Dr Branch also tells us more about what his colleague Dr Tom Peters will…
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August 4, 2025 0

Brady Oberg to be honored at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington DC 

Later this week, representatives from the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation will be visiting Arlington National Cemetery, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington DC to honor the life of Brady Oberg. John Dalziel of the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation Board of Directors tells us more.  Dalziel says this isn’t the first time that…
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August 4, 2025 0

Benedictine ATV Fun Run is Sunday 

Benedictine Living Community in Ada will be holding their ATV Fun this Sunday, and tickets are still available for purchase. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser gives us a look into Sunday’s activities, and some of this year’s prizes.  This event is a fundraiser for the residents at Benedictine Living Community in Ada, and Visser tells…
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August 1, 2025 0

Applications now being accepted for Speaking Proudly Speech Competition 

Applications are now being accepted for the Speaking Proudly statewide speech competition at the Minnesota State Capital Building. Speaking Proudly Representative Sherie Wallace (Share-e) tells us more about this statewide competition.  Speaking Proudly is organized by a Republican organization, but contest judge Rita Hillman-Olson says girls of all beliefs are invited to participate, and she…
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August 1, 2025 0

MSGA Visits Washington DC

Norman County had representation in Washington DC for the Annual American Soybean Association Meeting. Trip attendee and Norman County Soybean Growers member Rebecca Sip gives us a recap of the trip.  Sip says there were also lengthy discussions about trade, and the role of the World Trade Organization, and she tells us what the American…
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August 1, 2025 0

Farm & Field Show – 7/30/2025

Farm Savings Fred Lukens Erick Grafstrum Steve Dalen Harrison Weber Dan Kvien Carey Mortinson Eric Branch Rebecca Sip


July 31, 2025 0

Hooked on Island Lake – Kids Fishing Derby is Saturday 

Area families are invited out to Island Lake in Lengby this Saturday, for the Hooked on Island Lake Kids Fishing Derby. Event representative Jeff Weatherly tells us more about their plans for this weekend.  Weatherly says they also have a ton of prizes to give away, to go alongside the fun day of fishing.  Again,…
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July 31, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Crop Update 

American Crystal Sugar started pulling sugarbeet samples earlier this week, and area producers are starting to feel confident in this year’s crop. Harrison Weber of the  Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association says producers expect a good yield in this year’s crop.  Diseases are always a concern for sugarbeet producers, but Weber says that this…
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July 31, 2025 0