Author: Prestin Douville

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City of Twin Valley makes investments into Fire Department 

Over the last couple of months, the City of Twin Valley has made some large investments into their Fire Department, and their new equipment should be road ready very soon. Twin Valley Fire Chief Pete Pazdernik tells us more about their most recent purchases.  Volunteer first responders are a need for most departments across rural…
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February 27, 2026 0

Loaves and Fishes Food Shelf seeking donations for the Minnesota Food Share March Campaign

Coming up in March, the Loaves and Fishes Food Shelf in Fosston will be seeking donations in celebration of the Minnesota Food Share March Campaign. Dawn Bly and Michelle Levin of the Loaves and Fishes food shelf tells us more about the campaign.  As for what they’re looking for donation wise, Bly and Levin say…
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February 27, 2026 0

NCE Riverwatch takes home gold at Forum Competition 

The Norman County East Riverwatch Team competed in the Annual Riverwatch Forum Competition in Grand Forks, and the team returned home with some hardware. Norman County East Riverwatch Advisor Hunter Schow gives us a recap of the event.  Schow says this marks the third year in the row that Norman County East Riverwatch has taken…
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February 27, 2026 0

Fosston School Board approves Principal Contracts & 2026/2027 School Calendar 

The Fosston School Board approved their final staffing contracts at their meeting earlier this week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us more.  Selk says the school board also approved the school calendar for next year, which includes some major changes from this year’s calendar.  For more news and announcements from the Fosston School District, tune…
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February 27, 2026 0

City of Ada opens bids for Public Works Building Project 

The City of Ada held a bid opening for their public works building project on Thursday afternoon. Ada Mayor John Hintz says bidding was very competitive, as over a dozen contractors submitted bids for the project.  Hintz says the council will now take time to examine all the bids, and hopefully award a bid within…
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February 27, 2026 0

Mahnomen FFA Celebrating National FFA Week 

It’s National FFA Week, and the Mahnomen FFA Chapter is one of the many area chapters who are celebrating, by promoting the opportunities that they’ve been given through organization. Mahnomen FFA Member Oliva Halvorson shares some of her favorite memories, activities, and experiences she’s had thanks to FFA.  Emily Abdo is also a member of…
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February 26, 2026 0

Dekko Center now fully operational 

The Dekko Community Center in Ada has been a major topic of discussion the last two years, as the facility has had project after project. Things are finally coming together however, as Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen is excited to announce that the facility, and its services are now fully operational.  While projects are wrapping…
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February 26, 2026 0

Waubun School celebrating the importance of support staff  

February has been a month of appreciation at the Waubun School, as students and staff at the school have been celebrating a number of different support staff groups throughout the month.Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth.   Spaeth says it’s important to recognize these staff members, as they are really hard positions to fill, and the school wouldn’t…
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February 26, 2026 0

Hometown Hope trying to make prom affordable for area students 

Local non-profit Hometown Hope will be hosting a series of Prom Pop Ups on February 28 and March 4, and all area students are invited to check it out. Hometown Hope Director Kristi Beyl says they are hosting this sale as a way to make prom more affordable for area students and their families.  How…
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February 26, 2026 0

Mahnomen School exploring idea of Teacher Apprenticeship Program 

Finding teachers can often be difficult for schools in rural America, and in response the Mahnomen School District is exploring the idea of implementing a Teacher Apprenticeship Program  for Para-Professionals. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more.  Simon says this program is a direct response to the ongoing teacher shortage.  During their meeting earlier this…
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February 26, 2026 0