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It’s MEA week in Minnesota, and for those at the Hawley Middle School, the break will be a good time to reflect on the many changes that have come with the opening of the new middle school facility. Middle School principal Alex Sandahl says there have been roadblocks, but the students and staff have adjusted…
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It’s Minnesota MEA break this week, and if you and the family are looking for a way to celebrate the long weekend, Itasca State Park may be the place for you. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding many free events and programs throughout MEA Break. Cox says they will…
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2026 has been a busy year for the Ada Public Works Department whether it be their new facility, or summer maintenance. However, Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen says one type of project that has had a lot of their focus over the last few months have been sewer projects. With budgeting for next year…
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Winter will be here before we know it, and Hometown Hope in Hendrum will be helping area families in need get suited up in winter gear. Hometown Hope Director Kristi Beyl says they will be holding a winter gear distribution event in Ada next week. Beyl says they are still accepting winter gear donations through…
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The Norman County Commission met in regular session Tuesday morning, and took action on a health insurance renewal. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us more. Holl says the commission also continued to discuss the budget, which included the approval of their yearly truth and taxation hearing. With fall harvest underway in Norman County, Holl…
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With temperatures expected to cool in the coming days, the Ada Borup West Elementary School is sharing some clothing reminders to parents. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says parents should be making sure their kids are being sent to school in weather appropriate clothing. Triplett says there is a lot of excitement in…
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Lake Bemidji State Park invites you to the park this weekend, as they will be holding their annual Fall Fest Candlelight Adventure event. Park lead Naturalist Christa Drake gives us a preview of what’s going on. If you would like to go to this event, Drake says you will need a park pass to enter…
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It’s National Fire Prevention Week, and the Twin Valley Fire Department is celebrating by warning people about the dangers of fires caused by lithium ion batteries. Twin Valley Fire Chief Pete Pazdernik explains. Pazdernik also shares some of the best fire prevention practices when it comes to lithium ion batteries. Pazdernik says it’s also important…
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It’s been a busy couple months over at Smiley’s Rescues in Fertile, and in response the rescue is once again promoting the importance of spaying and neutering your pets. Sidney Williams of Smiley’s Rescues explains. Williams says the rescue is also trying to find homes for a number of animals, and she explains how you…
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Fall is not only the harvest time for local sugarbeet growers, but it’s also the time where many researchers are starting to see the results of their research trials. Sugarbeet researcher Mark Anfinrud tells us more about his Bioforge Trial near Glyndon that’s seeing some good results. For more agricultural news, go to the Farm…
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