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Ada Borup West music update 

The Sub Section Ensemble Contest was held at Norman County East on Monday, and the Ada Borup West music department performed very well. Ada Borup West Choir Director Tanya Kemper says she is very proud of her students, and she gives us a recap of the day for Ada Borup West.  Ada Borup West Music…
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March 13, 2025 0

Mahnomen School Celebrating “I Love to Read Month”

Students at the Mahnomen School are in the reading mood as they are celebrating “I Love to Read Month” all month long. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Peterson tells us about some of the ways they are celebrating, and promoting the importance of reading.  For more news from the Mahnomen School tune into the Mahnomen School…
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March 13, 2025 0

Fertile Beltrami School Board meets 

The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved the resignation of a pair of staff members at their meeting on Tuesday night. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke tells us more.  Clarke said the board also voted to not participate in the Minnesota Student Survey this year , and he explained why.  Clarke is also excited to announce…
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March 13, 2025 0

Rep. Jim Joy introduces to help small business with local advertising expenses

On Wednesday, Minnesota Representative Jim Joy (R-Hawley) introduced a new bill in the Minnesota House of Representatives that would help small businesses with their local advertising expenses. Representative Joy tells us more about his bill, and why he feels it is necessary.  The first reading of the bill was on Wednesday, and it was referred…
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March 13, 2025 0

Aurora Center for the Arts gearing up for Spring and Summer seasons 

Temperatures are rising, and that means that the Aurora Center for the Arts in Fosston is gearing up for their spring and summer programming season. Abby Pearson of the Aurora Center for the Arts tells us more about their next art class later this month.  The Aurora Center for the Arts will also be holding…
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March 12, 2025 0

Ada Public Library Program Update 

Things are starting to pick up at the Ada Public Library, and staff invite you over to take part in their many programs. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us what the library has going on throughout the month.  Osborn also invites you to the library to check out a new traveling art exhibit that features…
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March 12, 2025 0

Hillsboro students competing in small groups

After having students out of the building on Tuesday for the regional Acalympics competition in Grafton, even more Hillsboro students will be out of the building today in Mayville for a music competition. Hillsboro High School principal Terry Baesler wishes his students good luck, and he also tells us more about the competition.  Baesler also…
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March 12, 2025 0

Veterans reminded to meet with VSO about new benefits they may be eligible for

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs have seen a lot of changes in VA healthcare over the last couple years, and area veterans are encouraged to take advantage of all new benefits they may be eligible for. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more.  Ellefson says area veterans, and their families should…
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March 12, 2025 0

Parents encouraged to talk to their children about firearms 

Every year you hear cases of children finding a loaded firearm, and an accident occurring. In order to avoid accidents like this the Norman County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to have conversations with their children on what to do if they find a firearm. Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy, and gun safety instructor Matt Nikle…
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March 12, 2025 0

Hitterdal Lions Celebrating 50 years 

It’s a big week for the Hitterdal Lions Club, as they are celebrating a huge milestone in the organization’s history. Hitterdal Lions Club President Brian Nelson tells us more.  Over those fifty years the Hitterdal Lions Club has been very active in the Hitterdal and surrounding communities. To give a better understanding of just some…
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