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4th Annual Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo Corn Hole Tournament fast approaching 

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo Corn Hole Tournament, which is set to take place on January 10 in Halstad. Event representative Cayley Steen tells us more about the event.  Steen says the funds raised from the tournament also goes to a great cause.  If the tournament or scholarship fund sounds…
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January 2, 2026 0

Ada Bio Girls expanding in 2026

2026 is officially here, which means the Ada Bio Girls Chapter will be opening a new registration period soon. Tera Johnson of the Ada Bio Girls says their programming will be staying pretty similar to last year, but they will be expanding the amount of members and mentors who can join the Ada Bio Girls. …
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January 1, 2026 0

Ness Cafe celebrating 114 of business 

Northwest Minnesota has seen a lot of restaurants come and go over the last 114 years, but one that has stood the test of time is the Ness Cafe in Erskine, who are celebrating 114 years of business today. Ness Cafe Owner Tommy Helgeson tells us more about the history of the cafe, and the…
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January 1, 2026 0

First Day Hike at Lake Bemidji State Park 

You’re invited out to Lake Bemidji State Park today, for a special event that will help you kick off 2026 on the right foot. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us more about what’s happening in the park today.  More information about Lake Bemidji State Park can be seen on the park’s webpage…
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January 1, 2026 0

CHAMP VA available to some disabled veterans in need of Health Care 

The Department of Veterans Affairs recently implemented a new program for disabled veterans to help them receive health care for themselves and their families. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more about this program.  Veterans and their families who would like to learn more about CHAMP VA should contact their county’s Veterans…
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December 31, 2025 0

New year at Itasca State Park 

The new year is upon us, and the Staff at Itasca State Park want to help you kick off 2026 on the right foot. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding a snowshoe event later this week on Friday.  Cox says they will also be holding an event next week.  More information…
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December 31, 2025 0

Set Calves up for Success

With cattle prices being as high as they are, cattle producers across the region are weighing their options when it comes to vaccines. Merck Technical Services Veterinarian Deana Hardee says it’s important to not take shortcuts, and she shares some things that you should keep in mind this winter.  While each operation and situation is…
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December 31, 2025 0

Investments into Public Safety paying off for the City of Ada 

The City of Ada has made a lot of investments in 2025, whether it was to infrastructure, or programs, but one area that has seen some of the biggest return on investment is the city’s public safety departments. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson talks about the ways they have invested into these departments, and why…
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December 31, 2025 0

Hillsboro School putting a bow on 2025 

A lot of big things happened at this Hillsboro School District in 2025, and school administration is reflecting on what happened throughout the year, whether it be the 2025/2026 school year, or the second half of the 2024/2025 year. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh reflects on the year, and some of its successes.  Finances have been…
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December 31, 2025 0

NWMF now accepting PROMISE Act grant applications

Businesses and nonprofits with primary operations in the northwest region are still eligible to apply for the PROMISE Act Grant via the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. The northwest region is comprised of twelve counties and two Tribal Nations in northwest Minnesota: Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake…
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December 31, 2025 0