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Ada Borup West in middle of Pennies for Patients fundraiser 

The Ada Borup West School District is in the midst of their annual Pennies for Patients fundraiser. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson tells us more about this fundraiser and how things have gone so far.  Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says they are also participating in the fundraiser and that the kids are…
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March 7, 2024 0

Ada Event Center Update 

A couple weeks ago the Ada Event Center and Main Street Bar were forced to close after being deemed unsafe for use by a building inspector. Since then the city is in the process of figuring out a plan to get the building back up and running. Brian Rasmussen of Ada Public Works gives an…
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March 7, 2024 0

RDO Employees and Norman County First Responders awarded for lifesaving actions 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager honored multiple RDO Equipment employees and first responders with life saving awards on Wednesday morning for their actions that saved the life of a fellow employee. Chief Hager tells us more.  Hager says this situation is a perfect example of the importance of learning things like first aid and cpr. …
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March 7, 2024 0

Hillsboro School Update 

Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler says things are getting busy at the Hillsboro School. Baesler says it starts today with the Large Group Music Contest.  Baesler says they will also be sending most of their high school to the career expo at Mayville State next week as well.  Finally Baesler reminds students, and parents …
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March 6, 2024 0

Benedictine Foundation announces new program 

The Benedictine Foundation has created a new program called the Mission Court Companions Program, and they will be hosting their first event on Thursday, March 21 from 2:30 to 4:30. Cassie Visser of the Benedictine Foundation tells us more about this new program.  Visser also told us more about this upcoming event on March 21…
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March 6, 2024 0

Extension offering free Farm Transition Retreat 

University of Minnesota Extension will be holding a free Farm Transition Retreat on Friday, March 22 at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Polk County Extension Educator Heather Dufault tells us more.  Dufault also shares how you can get registered for this free event and explains why it’s an important discussion to have.   For more information…
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March 6, 2024 0

2024 Growing Season Deadlines Fast Approaching 

As we move closer to spring, deadlines for the 2024 growing season are fast approaching. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says one deadline fast approaching is the deadline to file program elections.  Thiesse also reminds producers that their crop insurance deadline is also fast approaching.  Producers with questions are encouraged to reach out to their…
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March 6, 2024 0

March is Red Cross Month 

March is Red Cross Month and the American Red Cross invites you to celebrate with them. Executive Director of the American Red Cross Serving Northern Minnesota Dan Williams shares what you can do to celebrate.  Williams says that donating blood during the ongoing blood shortage and taking their first aid classes are two great ways…
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March 6, 2024 0

Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation event registration now open 

The Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation event registration is now open and they encourage all veterans looking to bond with other veterans to check out their many outdoor events throughout the year. Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation Executive Director Tracy Dunham tells us more.  Dunham says they are also teaming up with an area training center to…
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March 6, 2024 0

Norman County hosting Naloxone Training and Distribution 

Norman County will be hosting a free Naloxone (Narcan) Training and Distribution tomorrow at 3:35 PM in the Norman County Courtroom. Norman County Attorney Elizabeth Brainard tells us more about this event.  The event is free to attend, requires no registration, and is open to the public. For questions contact the Norman County Court House.…
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March 5, 2024 0