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Ada Borup West Superintendent discusses Governor’s Budget Proposal 

The Ada Borup West School Board held discussions regarding the Minnesota Legislature during their meeting on Tuesday morning. A main focus of the meeting was the governor’s proposed budget, and Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says there are some things in the budget that he will be keeping an eye on. Cook says one…
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February 11, 2025 0

REACH seeking donations for Giving Hearts 

Giving Hearts Day is on Thursday, and REACH is asking that you consider donating to them, so they can continue to offer their many programs. REACH Director Stephanie Schneck tells us how you can donate this Giving Hearts Day, and what your donation would be used on.  With REACH being a local non profit, Schneck…
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February 11, 2025 0

Senate Committee on Education Policy discusses bill that would ban cell phone usage in Minnesota Schools 

The Minnesota Senate Committee on Education Policy met on Monday, and had a discussion on Senate File 508, which is a bill that would restrict cell phone usage in schools statewide. Bill Author Senator Alice Mann summarizes her bill.  Senator Mann said her bill was written after traveling the state to meet with school staff,…
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February 11, 2025 0

Benedictine Business Bingo 

Benedictine Living Community-Ada is participating in Giving Hearts Day for the first time this year, and they are asking that you not only make a donation to support them, but also support local business while doing so. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser tells us more about what they’re calling Benedictine Giving Hearts Day Bingo.  Visser…
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February 11, 2025 0

Twin Valley City Council Meets 

The Twin Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday night. During the meeting the council had a discussion on how things are going so far with their policing contract with the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton says that he’s happy to see a consistent law enforcement presence back in…
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February 11, 2025 0

Norman County East losing pair of longtime staff members to retirement 

The Norman County East School Board approved the resignation of a pair of longtime staff members at their meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says these staff members will be retiring, and that they will begin the search for their replacements soon.  Nudell says the school board also approved a new…
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February 10, 2025 0

Producers reminded about FSA program signup extensions 

An extension on the farm bill has caused many federal ag programs to extend their signup deadlines and producers are reminded about these new deadlines. James Kruize of Norman County FSA says one of the programs that was extended is the ARC PLC program. Kruize says another program affected by the Farm Bill extension was…
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February 10, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FCCLA holding Veterans Honor Flight fundraiser 

The Ada Borup West FCCLA Chapter will be holding a fundraiser for the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota this Friday during the Ada Borup West basketball game. ABW FCCLA members Chloe Tuttle and Madison Erickson tell us more about the fundraiser.  Tuttle and Erickson also explained what the Honor Flight is, and…
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February 10, 2025 0

NDSU Extension holding pair of Crop Adviser workshops 

NDSU Extension will be hosting a pair of workshops in Fargo this week, and you’re invited out to learn more about the recommended crop management practices for the 2025 crop. Exhibitor Dr. Eric Branch tells us more about what they will be covering at these workshops.  These workshops will take place this Tuesday and Wednesday…
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February 10, 2025 0

Rep. Steve Gander lays out legislative priorities with Democrats back in session 

Democrats have ended their session boycott in the Minnesota House Representatives, which means that Legislation can start moving through committees. Representative Steve Gander (R-East Grand Forks) tells us more about his priorities for the remainder of the session, which includes fraud prevention and cutting government spending.  Gander says he would also like to get some…
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February 10, 2025 0