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East Polk Heritage Center ramping up programming in May 

The East Polk Heritage Center will be opening for the season soon. Heritage Center Representative Bonnie Stewart says they will be opening on Memorial Day, and are in need of volunteers.  The East Polk Heritage Center is also starting to ramp up their annual programs, and Stewart says the first event this will be holding…
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April 27, 2026 0

Fosston School Board holds work session 

The Fosston School Board held a work session earlier this week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us the reasoning for the meeting, and what was discussed.  For more news and information from the Fosston School District, tune into the Fosston School News on Fridays at 2:05 PM on 96.7 FM KKCQ.


April 25, 2026 0

Hillsboro well represented at ND State Speech Competition 

The Hillsboro Speech Team will be well represented at the North Dakota State Speech Competition in Mandan this weekend, as over a dozen students will be competing. Hillsboro Speech Coach Cory Gilbertson says it has been a very fun season of speech.  Gilbertson tells us who will be competing for Hillsboro this weekend, as well…
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April 25, 2026 0

Ada Borup West sends speech team off to state with pepfest 

The Ada Borup West School held a pepfest for their state Speech Team on Friday morning, and sent them off to the Twin Cities in style. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal & Speech Coach Bree Triplett says the pepfest was an awesome experience, as Nellie Todd and Kaydence Thom got to perform their speech in…
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April 24, 2026 0

Numerous Ada City Council seats up for election this November 

The Ada City Council could look a lot different next year, as the council has numerous seats up for election this November, and the filing period is coming up fast. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson encourages anyone who is interested to reach out if they have questions.  Again, people with questions can contact Ada City…
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April 24, 2026 0

Progress slow for MN Education Legislation 

The Minnesota Legislative Session is in full swing, and education has been a major talking point at the capital, whether it be for funding or mandates. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says progress has been very slow for education legislation, but there are things they’re watching for.  For more news and announcements from the Win-E-Mac School,…
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April 24, 2026 0

Norman County East FFA kicking off FFA Week with Pancake Fundraiser 

The Norman County East FFA Chapter will be holding their annual FFA Week celebration next week, and they invite everyone out to the Twin Valley Community Center on Sunday, for a pancake meal fundraiser. NCE FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner tells us more.  Baumgartner says the meal is also a great way for them to connect…
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April 24, 2026 0

Sugarbeet Planting season still a ways away 

With the weather as nice as it has been as of late, and area producers are itching to get in their fields for planting season. However for sugarbeet growers, they’ll have to wait for the time being. Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension says the ground is still too cold, and it will be awhile…
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April 24, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office reminding you to beware of lighting when taking to Minnesota’s lakes 

Severe Weather Awareness Week may be passed, but the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some reminders for those looking to take to Minnesota’s lakes this year. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says one thing that boaters should always be aware of is the danger of lightning.  Halverson also encourages area residents to get signed…
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April 24, 2026 0

Mahnomen School Board adopts 2026/2027 school calendar 

The Mahnomen School Board had further discussions about substitute teacher staffing, and whether to contract for more substitute teachers at their meeting earlier this week. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more.  Simon says the board also set a date for their Federal Programs and Impact Aid Spring hearing.  The Mahnomen School Board also adopted…
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April 23, 2026 0