Author: Prestin Douville

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Twin Valley American Legion in need of new members 

Local Legion Chapters across the country are seeing their membership base grow older, and this issue has really started to affect the Twin Valley American Legion. Legion Commander Preston Halvorson says they are in major need of new younger members to carry on their services.  Halvorson says they also welcome veterans from the Mahnomen Area,…
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March 18, 2026 0

Ada City Council approves Public Works Building plan

The Ada City Council came to an agreement on how to move forward with their public works building project, during a special session on Tuesday night. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the council agreed to move forward with a public works building project that includes the addition of Ada City Hall and the Ada Police…
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March 17, 2026 0

Rydell Wildlife Refuge hosting Photography Presentation  

Rydell Wildlife Refuge will be holding a free photography event on Saturday, March 21st and Photographers of all experiences are invited to attend. Rydell Wildlife Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen tells us more.  If this sounds like something you’d like to attend, Knutsen says all you have to do is show up the day of the…
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March 17, 2026 0

Senator Tina Smith talks Farm Bill 

The Farm Bill will be expiring later this year, and producers across the country are left wondering if Washington will be able to pass a new bill by the end of the year. US Senator Tina Smith gives us an update on Farm Bill discussions in the Senate, and the need to get a bill…
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March 17, 2026 0

Fosston Resident shares story on battle with depression

Approximately 18% of Americans will deal with depression at some point in their life, and a mother and son from Fosston are sharing their story, with the hope of helping them get the help they need. Ben & Wonell Miller tell us more about their story, and why they started to speak about it.  Ben…
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March 17, 2026 0

American Legion National Commander visiting Twin Valley next month 

The Twin Valley American Legion will be welcoming a very special guest to town next month. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halvorson tells us who is coming to Twin Valley and why.  Halverson says this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for the Twin Valley Legion.  Again, area Legion members who would like…
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March 17, 2026 0

Local schools shine at Minnesota State E-Sports Competition 

The Minnesota State E-Sports Competition was held this week, and the Ada Borup West and Norman County East E-Sports teams were both in attendance, and represented their respective schools well.  Norman County East E-Sports Coach Kain Schow says both of his teams performed well, with one of them finishing third overall. While they took home…
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March 17, 2026 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board approves the hiring of new Ag Ed Teacher 

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved the hiring of a new agricultural education teacher at their meeting earlier this month. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says they are excited to be welcoming Ada Borup West teacher Abbie Savage to the district at the end of the school year.  Flaten says the board also approved their…
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March 17, 2026 0

Norman County East School Board Meets 

The Norman County East School District received multiple donations at their meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says one donation was for over $5,000, courtesy of the youth philanthropy group Shock & Awe.  Nudell also gave an update on their ongoing school construction project, as they will have lots of funds…
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March 16, 2026 0

Ada Borup West continuing to grow Elementary Knowledge Bowl Program 

Over the last couple of years, the Ada Borup West Elementary School has been seeing a lot of growth in their elementary Knowledge Bowl Program, and the school is excited to see that growth spilling into their annual invitational tournament. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more.  In other School News, the…
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March 16, 2026 0