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Ada Borup West sends speech team off to state with pepfest 

The Ada Borup West School held a pepfest for their state Speech Team on Friday morning, and sent them off to the Twin Cities in style. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal & Speech Coach Bree Triplett says the pepfest was an awesome experience, as Nellie Todd and Kaydence Thom got to perform their speech in…
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April 24, 2026 0

Numerous Ada City Council seats up for election this November 

The Ada City Council could look a lot different next year, as the council has numerous seats up for election this November, and the filing period is coming up fast. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson encourages anyone who is interested to reach out if they have questions.  Again, people with questions can contact Ada City…
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April 24, 2026 0

Progress slow for MN Education Legislation 

The Minnesota Legislative Session is in full swing, and education has been a major talking point at the capital, whether it be for funding or mandates. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says progress has been very slow for education legislation, but there are things they’re watching for.  For more news and announcements from the Win-E-Mac School,…
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April 24, 2026 0

Norman County East FFA kicking off FFA Week with Pancake Fundraiser 

The Norman County East FFA Chapter will be holding their annual FFA Week celebration next week, and they invite everyone out to the Twin Valley Community Center on Sunday, for a pancake meal fundraiser. NCE FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner tells us more.  Baumgartner says the meal is also a great way for them to connect…
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April 24, 2026 0

Sugarbeet Planting season still a ways away 

With the weather as nice as it has been as of late, and area producers are itching to get in their fields for planting season. However for sugarbeet growers, they’ll have to wait for the time being. Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension says the ground is still too cold, and it will be awhile…
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April 24, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office reminding you to beware of lighting when taking to Minnesota’s lakes 

Severe Weather Awareness Week may be passed, but the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some reminders for those looking to take to Minnesota’s lakes this year. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says one thing that boaters should always be aware of is the danger of lightning.  Halverson also encourages area residents to get signed…
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April 24, 2026 0

Ada Borup West holding state send off for speech team 

The Ada Borup West School will be sending their state speech participants off in style. Ada Borup West High School principal Josh Carlson says the school will be holding a special send off event on Friday morning, as a way to show their support to the team.  Nellie Todd tells us more about the script…
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April 23, 2026 0

Win-E-Mac School Board Meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening and approved a number of staffing items. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more.  Cook says the board also approved a technology purchase.  The Win-E-Mac School Board also approved a renewal of an operating referendum, which cCook tells us more about.  The Win-E-Mac School…
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April 23, 2026 0

Harrison Weber talks US Sugar 301 Complaint 

Earlier this year, the United States Trade Representative, launched Section 301 investigation in response to allegations that United States trade partners are taking advantage of unfair trade practices, leading to issues in the United States domestic sugar market. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers association explains.  Weber explains why it’s important for…
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April 23, 2026 0

Mahnomen School Board adopts 2026/2027 school calendar 

The Mahnomen School Board had further discussions about substitute teacher staffing, and whether to contract for more substitute teachers at their meeting earlier this week. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more.  Simon says the board also set a date for their Federal Programs and Impact Aid Spring hearing.  The Mahnomen School Board also adopted…
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April 23, 2026 0