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Live Nativity at Zion Lutheran Church 

Zion Lutheran Church in Ada will be holding their third annual Live Nativity this Saturday, as a part of Old Fashioned Family Christmas. Brenda Burke of Zion Church tells us more.  Burke says the youth group will also be selling some items inside the church as a fundraiser during the Live Nativity.  Live Nativity will…
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December 4, 2025 0

Marines Toys for Tots supplying gifts to underprivileged kids for over 78 years 

If you’ve been out Christmas shopping during the holidays, it’s almost certain that you’ve seen the white drop box with the red Toys for Tots train on the front. But did you know that the United States Marine Corps has been collecting gifts for Toys for Tots for almost 80 years? Col Ted Silvester of…
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December 4, 2025 0

Fosston School seeking public feedback 

The Fosston School District is currently seeking feedback from their community through the form of a survey, and they’re asking that all district residents participate. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk says this survey is the next step in a months-long process.  Selk explains what residents can expect from the survey, if they do participate.  Selk says…
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December 4, 2025 0

Winter Recreation at Itasca State Park 

December and snow has arrived at Itasca State Park, which means that it’s just about time for their trails to open for different recreational activities. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says some of these trails will open, as soon as they get enough snow.  Cox says the Minnesota DNR has a resource available…
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December 3, 2025 0

Bagley Theatre performing four productions of “A Christmas Carol” 

Coming up this week, dozens of community members from the Bagley area will be performing their rendition of Charles Dickens’s holiday classic “ A Christmas Carol”. Play director Marilyn Hood says there’s a lot of excitement surrounding this year’s show, as there is a very large and diverse cast made up of people from all…
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December 3, 2025 0

Give warmth and Greet Santa during Old Fashioned Family Christmas  

Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas is this weekend, and many area organizations will be celebrating by hosting their own events, and programs. One of the groups includes the Ada Bio Girls Chapter, who will be holding an event called Give and Greet. Tera Johnson of the Ada Bio Girls has the details.  If you are…
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December 3, 2025 0

Ada City Council approves 4% tax levy increase 

The Ada City Council had further discussions on the city’s public works building project during their meeting on Tuesday night. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us what the voted on, as well as what’s coming up next in the project.  Also on Tuesday night’s agenda was the approval of a tax levy increase for the…
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December 3, 2025 0

Ada Borup West Theatre Department Presents “Mary Poppins Jr” 

After months of rehearsals and practices, the Ada Borup West Theatre Department will be performing their rendition of “Mary Poppins Jr”. Musical lead Nellie Todd tells us more about their upcoming performances, and what people can expect from the show.  Todd also shares what her favorite part about this year’s show is.  Rohin Triplett who…
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December 3, 2025 0

St Joseph Catholic Church’s Soup and Pie Day is tomorrow 

In a tradition that has been around for almost thirty years, St Joseph Catholic Church in Ada will be kicking off Old Fashioned Family Christmas on Thursday, with their annual Soup and Pie Day meal. St Joseph Catholic Church Administrator Terry Steen says they will be trying something new this year.    Steen also tells us…
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December 3, 2025 0

MayPort Winterfest is this week 

The Annual MayPort Winterfest is set to take place this week in Mayville and Portland, and all are invited to join the community in celebrating the Holidays. Ashley Hanson of the MayPort Community Club says events really start to pick up on Friday.  Hanson says planning for Winterfest has been underway for months, and wouldn’t…
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December 3, 2025 0