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The Norman County East School District has decided to make changes to their district calendar, and students will now begin summer break earlier than expected. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more about the schedule change, and why it was done. Nudell also explains what kind of work will be done in the…
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The Norman County Fairboard invites you to the fairgrounds this Sunday for their annual Syttende Mai celebration. Event representative Amy Germolous tells us what Syttende Mai is and what they have planned for the day. Syttende Mai acts as a fundraiser for the Norman County Fair, and Germolous tells us how the money raised from…
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The Annual Ada Bike Rodeo is set to take place on May 14, and volunteers are needed for the event. Ada Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen tells us more about the bike rodeo, and how volunteers can get registered. Eggen says they are once again offering free bike helmets to kids who don’t have them,…
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The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council has announced their three “Of the Year” award winners. Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about their “Of the Year” awards, and more about the recipient of their first award “Artist of the Year”. The second of three awards given out by the Northwest Minnesota…
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Five local churches from the Western half of Norman County invite you to the Halstad Legion and Rec Center this Thursday, as they will be holding a fundraiser for the Honor Flight of ND/MN. Event Fundraising Coordinator Carolyn Nelson gives us a preview of the event. Nelson tells us what churches are involved with the…
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The Federal enforcement of REAL ID begins on May 7, and area residents are encouraged to get compliant so that they avoid potential travel delays. Stacy Erickson of the Norman County License Center explains what a REAL ID is, and how it’s different from other types of drivers licenses, and documentation. Erickson also explains what…
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The Minnesota House of Representatives will be voting on the House housing budget this week, and the House DFL Cacus is prioritizing the inclusion of funding for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program. In a press conference on Tuesday Rep. Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsle (DFL-Brooklyn Park) told us more about the funding, and how Minnesotans would…
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It’s the final day of the Minnesota State FFA Convention, and Ada Borup West has been well represented on the big stage, as Ada Borup West FFA members Sarah Arends and Billy Roesch were state finalists in their respective competitions. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage has the results from Arends and Roesch’s groups. …
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Spring has arrived at Itasca State Park, and park staff are gearing up for their busiest months of the year. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says park services and area will be reopening throughout the month of May. Cox says there’s also a ton of fun recreational activities to do at Itasca this time…
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The Red River Valley Motorcyclists (RRVM) invite you to the Alerus Center in Grand Forks this weekend for their annual Spirit of America Bike and Car Show. RRVM representative Gail Kjenstad gives us a preview of the show. Kjenstad says there are also plenty of prizes to be won, and he says there’s still time…
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