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Ada Public Library gearing up for summer 

Summer is fast approaching and the Ada Public Library will be offering plenty of programs for area students. Ada librarian Asha Osborn tells us what they have in store.  Osborn says there will also be some events for adults and teens as well.  For those who enjoy the outdoors the Ada Public Library will also…
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May 10, 2024 0

Norman County Corn & Soybean Growers donate books to Norman County East School 

Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers President Corey Hanson made a visit to the Norman County East (NCE) School and gifted the NCE library four new books. Hanson tells us more about the visit and why it was important for the Corn and Soybean Growers to make a donation to the library.  The books donated…
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May 10, 2024 0

Tina Smith discusses Northern Minnesota postal delays and issues 

In late 2023 a report was done by the USPS Office of Inspector General into the operations of the Bemidji Post Office. U.S. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith talks about this report and its findings.  Smith says the solution to the problems aren’t “that complicated”  tells us what needs to be done to get these issues…
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May 10, 2024 0

Itasca State Park hosting pair of events this Saturday 

There will be a pair of events taking place at Itasca State Park this Saturday. From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM people are invited to take in Itasca’s bird population for their spring birding program. Itasca naturalist Connie Cox has the details.  Later in the day from 1:30 PM  to 2:00 PM youth are invited…
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May 10, 2024 0

Schoenborn discusses RD Offutt v White Earth Nation lawsuit 

Earlier this week it was announced that RD Offutt Farms would be suing White Earth Nation over an ordinance requiring farmers on or around the reservation to apply for water permits with the White Earth Division of Natural Resources. The lawsuit claims that White Earth Nation does not have the authority to require farmers to…
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May 9, 2024 0

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