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Veterans Encouraged to meet with local Veterans Service Officer

Veterans Benefits are always changing, which means that veterans should be regularly meeting with their county’s Veterans Service Officers. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson says this time of year is a great time to reach out to your VSO and re-apply for benefits, if you have been turned down in the past. Vietnam…
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April 2, 2026 0

Ada Borup West in Desperate Need of Bus Drivers 

Like many schools across rural America, the Ada Borop West School District is in desperate need of bus drivers. Ada Borup West Transportation Director Shawn Roux says they are especially in need of drivers for spring, and he also explains how you can start the process of becoming a driver.  Roux says bus driving is…
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April 2, 2026 0

This month at Ada Public Library 

It’s a busy month for programming at the Ada Public Library, and they’re inviting you and your family to partake in their many free programs and events. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn previews their programming for April.  Osborn says the library is currently accepting used book donations, for their annual used book sale fundraiser later in…
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April 2, 2026 0

Hope for Mahnomen 

A new event will be coming to Mahnomen on April 14 and 15, with the goal of spreading hope to everyone in the community. Mahnomen Mayor and event organizer Kurt Uran (You-Ran) tells us more about this event called Hope for Mahnomen.  Uran says he will be joined by two special guests for the event. …
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April 2, 2026 0

Mahnomen School District exploring potential “Yonder Pouch” cell phone policy 

The Mahnomen School District is looking to implement a new cell phone policy under the Yonder Pouch system. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says these discussions about their cell phone policy come at a time where the Minnesota Legislature is exploring a potential bell to bell cell phone ban.   Simon explains how this Yonder Pack system…
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April 2, 2026 0

Norman County Youth Bowlers Qualify for Junior Nationals 

The Norman County Youth Bowling program continues to grow each week, and the program recently had multiple bowlers qualify for the Junior Gold National Championship which will be held in the Twin Cities this Summer. Norman County Bowling Coach Jesse Keller says they were able to host the regional qualifying at You Betcha Bowling in…
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April 2, 2026 0

White Earth Primary Election Results

Top two vote getters will move on to the Primary Election.


April 1, 2026 0

Red River Watershed Management Board Joint Conference Interviews

Ben Bergy & Dan Money Nate Dalager Jan Voit Jeppe Kjaersgaard Tony Nordby Bethanay Bethke Joe Duggan Dani Quisswll Srah Kilpatrick April Swenby Steve Olson Mori Maher Daryl Ritchison Linda Vavra Morrie Lanning


April 1, 2026 0

City of Gary gearing up for spring cleaning

Earlier this year, the City of Gary had freezing issues with their water tower resulting in a boil order being implemented. Gary Mayor Buck Engen is happy to announce that their water tower is back up and running, and the city’s focus will now shift to spring clean-up.   People with questions about spring clean-up should…
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April 1, 2026 0

Twin Valley Community Club seeking new members & volunteers

The Twin Valley Community Club is currently seeking new members and volunteers to join their ranks, and get more involved in their Club Events and Programs. Community Club Representative Mark Askelson tells us more.  Askelson is also excited to announce that the Community Club will be selling calendars this year, after taking over the program…
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April 1, 2026 0