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The City of Ada held a bid opening for their public works building project on Thursday afternoon. Ada Mayor John Hintz says bidding was very competitive, as over a dozen contractors submitted bids for the project. Hintz says the council will now take time to examine all the bids, and hopefully award a bid within…
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The Fosston School Board approved their final staffing contracts at their meeting earlier this week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us more. Selk says the school board also approved the school calendar for next year, which includes some major changes from this year’s calendar. For more news and announcements from the Fosston School District, tune…
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The Norman County East Riverwatch Team competed in the Annual Riverwatch Forum Competition in Grand Forks, and the team returned home with some hardware. Norman County East Riverwatch Advisor Hunter Schow gives us a recap of the event. Schow says this marks the third year in the row that Norman County East Riverwatch has taken…
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The Dekko Community Center in Ada has been a major topic of discussion the last two years, as the facility has had project after project. Things are finally coming together however, as Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen is excited to announce that the facility, and its services are now fully operational. While projects are wrapping…
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It’s National FFA Week, and the Mahnomen FFA Chapter is one of the many area chapters who are celebrating, by promoting the opportunities that they’ve been given through organization. Mahnomen FFA Member Oliva Halvorson shares some of her favorite memories, activities, and experiences she’s had thanks to FFA. Emily Abdo is also a member of…
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February has been a month of appreciation at the Waubun School, as students and staff at the school have been celebrating a number of different support staff groups throughout the month.Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth. Spaeth says it’s important to recognize these staff members, as they are really hard positions to fill, and the school wouldn’t…
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Local non-profit Hometown Hope will be hosting a series of Prom Pop Ups on February 28 and March 4, and all area students are invited to check it out. Hometown Hope Director Kristi Beyl says they are hosting this sale as a way to make prom more affordable for area students and their families. How…
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This weekend may be one of the last chances for ice anglers to get out on the ice, and if you are planning to do some ice fishing this weekend, you will need to purchase a new fishing license. Northwest Minnesota DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson explains why. Olson also reminds anglers about the upcoming…
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Finding teachers can often be difficult for schools in rural America, and in response the Mahnomen School District is exploring the idea of implementing a Teacher Apprenticeship Program for Para-Professionals. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more. Simon says this program is a direct response to the ongoing teacher shortage. During their meeting earlier this…
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Fraud is expected to be one of the biggest issues for both the DFL and GOP in the Minnesota Legislature this year, and House Democrats have officially announced their package to address this ongoing issue. House DFL Leader Zack Stephenson says House Democrats are committed to holding fraudsters accountable, which he thinks this package does. …
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