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Garden Transplanting tips  

Gardening season has arrived in the Red River Valley, but some gardening experts from across the region are encouraging gardeners to hold off on their transplanting. Sam Haugen of Fertile Gardening Center says this is mainly due to the upcoming weather forecast.  When you do eventually start transplanting, Haugen shares some tips that you can…
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May 14, 2025 0

Ada Borup West School Board approves multiple personnel changes

There was a lot of reflection about the 2024/2025 school year, at the Ada Borup West School Board meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says the end of year chaos is underway, and he reflects a bit on the school year.  There was also a discussion about the school district’s budget,…
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May 13, 2025 0

4H Animal Deadline Fast Approaching 

The Norman County Fair is just one month away, and if you’re a 4Her who is planning to show animals, the Animal ID deadline is fast approaching. Norman County 4H extension educator Linda Houglum tells us more.  Again, the ID Deadline is Thursday, May 15. People with questions should contact Linda Houglum of Norman County…
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May 13, 2025 0

Polk County facing budget questions with state funding cuts

There’s been a lot of talk in the Minnesota Legislature about budget cuts as a deficit looms, but this has left many budget questions for county commissions across the state. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says this is because the cuts aren’t really cuts, as local governments will be left with the bill for these…
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May 13, 2025 0

Local priest discusses election of new Pope 

Last week, the Catholic Church was introduced to Pope Leo XIV, and both Catholics, and non Catholics across the globe are talking about what this may mean for the church moving forward, as well as the significance of this selection. During his sermon on Sunday, Norman County priest Fr. Raul Perez-Cobo talked about the significance…
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May 13, 2025 0

Community Picnic at Benedictine Living Community – Ada 

Benedictine Living Community – Ada invites you to their Community Picnic on Wednesday Afternoon. Benedictine Living Community Executive Director Morgan Hviding (Vy-ding) gives us a preview of the event.  Hviding says Benedictine Living Community will be celebrating National Nurses Week all week long, and she speaks more on the importance of nurses at places like…
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May 13, 2025 0

Senator Kevin Cramer discusses trade policy, and Farm Bill 

Trade, and tariffs has been one of the main talking points coming out of Washington DC since Donald Trump took office this January, and many producers are calling for more stability in trade policy. US Senator Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) says that he feels things are starting to settle down, and get results when it…
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May 13, 2025 0

Twin Valley City Council Meets 

The Twin Valley City Council held a public hearing regarding the road project at Herold Court during their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton says after a lot of positive feedback from residents, the council decided to move forward with the project.  Bolton says the Twin Valley sewer project is also nearing…
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May 12, 2025 0

Extreme fire danger across most of Minnesota

Most of Minnesota is currently in an extreme fire danger, and the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for 80 counties. Joe Rucinski of the Minnesota DNR explains why the fire danger is so high at this time.  Because of these extreme conditions, Rucinski says that it’s important for people to do their…
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May 12, 2025 0

Extreme fire danger across most of Minnesota 

Most of Minnesota is currently in an extreme fire danger, and the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for 80 counties. Joe Rucinski of the Minnesota DNR says fire crews have been battling multiple wildfires in the Bagley area.  Rucinski also explains why the fire danger is so high at this time.  Because…
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May 12, 2025 0