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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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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 Representative Peggy Scott argued in favor of the bill and claimed that this program is outdated and no longer does what it…
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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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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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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.
The Norman County East School District will be holding their referendum election on Tuesday, May 14 at the Flom Town Hall. Two questions will be appearing on the ballot with question two only being able to pass if question one passes. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell breaks down the details of question one. Nudell…
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Members of the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, Ada Police Department, and Twin Valley Police Department were in training on Monday and Tuesday and are now certified to use Project Lifesaver throughout Norman County. Norman County Chief Deputy Matt Wagner tells us more. Wagner is hopeful that they can start taking signups in the coming weeks…
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The school year may be wrapping up, but area parents are being encouraged to start scheduling their children’s sports physicals for the 2024/2025 sports seasons. Essentia Health Physician Assistant Angie Skyberg explains why. Skyberg says Essentia recommends that parents actually schedule a well child exam in place of a sports physical do to it’s more…
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