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Rydell Wildlife Refuge hosting annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl on Saturday  

After having to reschedule last weekend due to cold temperatures, the Rydell Wildlife Refuge will be hosting their annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl this weekend, and temperatures are expected to be a lot warmer. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen gives us a preview of the event.  Knutsen says they will have a limited number of…
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March 5, 2026 0

Improvements coming to Tony Sipe Field in Ada

During their meeting earlier this week, Ada Community Member Nic Prothro met with the council to receive approval for the development of lots located outside of the City’s limits. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us more about the discussions, and why he was seeking the City’s approval.  In other news, the Ada City Council approved…
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March 5, 2026 0

Norman County Commission Meets 

The Norman County Commission held a public hearing during their meeting on Tuesday morning. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl explains the reasoning for the meeting, and what was discussed.  Holl says the commission also approved the purchase of a new wind sock at the Norman County Airport.  Holl says the commission also heard an update…
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March 5, 2026 0

House Democrats announce new affordability agenda 

Affordability has been a major talking point in the Minnesota Legislature, and House Democrats officially announced their agenda to tackle affordability during the remainder of the legislative session. Representative Robert Bierman was the first to speak on the DFL’s affordability agenda, and he spoke on the need for reform in the Minnesota Healthcare System.  Lowering…
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March 5, 2026 0

Ada City Council discusses Public Works Building Project 

The Ada City Council had discussions regarding their public works building project on Tuesday night, and the council is moving closer to making a final decision on the project. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the council made the tentative decision to move forward with the lowest bid for the public works section of the project,…
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March 4, 2026 0

Able Games Coming to Hillsboro 

Coming up on Friday, students and staff from the Hillsboro School District will be coming together to participate in their first ever Able Games. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis tells us more about this unique event.  Theis says one nice thing about this event is that it gives kids who might not be able…
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March 4, 2026 0

Hillsboro City Commission approves acquisition of land for electrical sub station 

The Hillsboro City Commission had discussions about a land acquisition at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about these discussions, and the action taken up by the commission later in the meeting.  Eggermont says the commission also had discussions about a floodplain ordinance, and a rezoning request.  Eggermont…
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March 4, 2026 0

Itasca State Park gearing up for Spring 

Spring is just about here and the staff at Itasca State Park says there are many different things to do in the park this time of year to celebrate the warmer temperatures. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says one of the things to do in the park during this time of year is…
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March 4, 2026 0

Last chance to submit comments on potential Walleye Bag Limit Changes 

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is currently collecting public comments on potentially changing the statewide walleye bag limit, but time is running out. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department tells us more.  Olson says there are currently no issues in the state’s walleye population, and that the change in regulation would be…
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March 4, 2026 0

Minnesota Township Election coming up next Tuesday 

Coming up next Tuesday, townships across Minnesota will be gathering for their 2026 township election. However, these elections are very different from your typical city or county election. Steve Fenske of the Minnesota Association of Townships explains.  Fenske says that another thing that makes Township Election Day unique is that townships will also hold their…
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March 4, 2026 0