Author: Prestin Douville

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American Crystal Sugar Planting Season Update 

American Crystal Sugar sugarbeet producers have most of their crop in the ground already. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar says the planting season has gone well so far.  Hasting says there could be some sub soil limitations especially on the North Dakota side, but says recent rainfall will help.  Hasting says their crop is…
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May 9, 2024 0

Ada Bike Rodeo is next week 

The Ada bike rodeo is next week on Wednesday and students across the Ada are excited. Event organizer Brianna Eggen tells us more about the Bike Rodeo and what she has planned for the event.  Eggen says they will also be going into the Ada Borup West School to teach about bike safety as well. …
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May 9, 2024 0

Hawley Theater presents “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” 

The Hawley Theater program will be showing multiple performances of “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” next week. Cast member Noah Moe tells us more about the musical and what it’s about.  Moe says in total they have 18 students involved in the musical and goes over this year’s cast.  Moe tells us what he…
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May 9, 2024 0

Ada Borup West School taking registrations for Summer Programs

The 2024 school year is nearing and that means that area schools are taking registration for their summer programs. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson reminds parents to make sure they get their students registered for summer rec.  Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says they’re also taking registrations for their Summer Enrichment Program as…
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May 9, 2024 0

Multiple GOP Amendments fail to be included in  Higher Education Supplemental Budget Bill

The Minnesota House of Representatives debated the Higher Education Supplemental Bill and multiple GOP sponsored amendments failed to be amended. One amendment that failed would’ve dropped the University of Minnesota System DEI Program. Representative Peggy Scott argued in favor of the bill and claimed that this program is outdated and no longer does what it…
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May 9, 2024 0

Lake Bemidji State Park May Events 

Spring is in full swing and that means Lake Bemidji State Park is ramping up their spring programming. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us what they have planned for this month.  With the fishing opener this weekend and trails being open Drake says there’s also plenty of recreational activities to do as…
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May 8, 2024 0

REACH hosting Mobile Food Pantry 

REACH will be hosting a mobile food pantry at their headquarters in Hawley on Thursday, May 9 starting at 11:00 AM. REACH Director Stephanie Schneck tells us more.  Schneck says REACH in Hawley and Hendrum are also looking for volunteers as they move into the summer months, when things start to get busier.  For more…
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May 8, 2024 0

Area Colleges holding Spring Commencements this week 

Most area colleges and universities will be graduating the rest of the class of 2024 this week. Area Schools that will be holding their Spring 2024 Commencement this week include. May 9 May 10 May 11 More information on individual commencements can be found on each of the college’s websites.


May 8, 2024 0