Author: Prestin Douville

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Farm Bill Update

Progress on a new Farm Bill in the US House of Representatives has been minimal, but many across the agriculture industry are calling for Washington to ramp up progress. One of these people is Luther Markwart of the  American Sugarbeet Growers Association who says that getting a bill done before the end of May is…
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May 1, 2024 0

Itasca State Park ramping up spring activities 

It’s a busy month of Activities at Itasca State Park as they have over a dozen events planned for this May. Itasca State Park Lead Interpretive Naturalist Connie Cox says events kick off on May 11 with their Bird Spotting Program.  Later that afternoon Cox says the Itasca State Park Jr Naturalist Program will resume…
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May 1, 2024 0

Ada Police Department Welcomes New Officer

The Ada Police Department welcomed a new officer to their ranks. Kevin Mustafic was sworn in at a ceremony at Ada City Hall on Tuesday night in front of a dozen members of his family and community members. Mustafic says he’s excited to get started and explains why he chose to come to Ada.  Mustafic…
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April 30, 2024 0

Norman County East School holding final referendum information meeting

The Norman County East School will be holding their final referendum information meeting on Wednesday at the Gary American Legion. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin tells us more.  Again that Wednesday, May 1 at the Gary American Legion from 7:00 to 8:00. More information on the 2024 Referendum and Election can be seen online…
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April 30, 2024 0

Twin Valley American Legion Hog Roast 

The Twin Valley American Legion will be hosting a Hog Roast Fundraiser on Saturday, May 4 at the Twin Valley Community Center. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halvorson shares more details.  Halvorson says the money raised from the event will be used to keep their operating budget funded. That’s Saturday, May 4 at the Twin…
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April 30, 2024 0

NMRC teams take home awards from FIRST World Championship 

The 2024 Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference’s (NMRC) was well represented at the FIRST World Championship in Houston. In total the NMRC had five teams attend the World Championship and NMRC representative Rory Held shares how it went for teams in the NMRC.  Held says FIRST Robotics also teased next year’s theme and game at the…
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April 30, 2024 0

Hawley School hosting Fine Arts Showcase 

The Hawley School District will be hosting a Fine Arts Showcase later today at the Hawley High School starting at 6:00. Hawley Art Instructor Tara Hager says the showcase is a great way for you to see the art work Hawley Students have been working on.  In conjunction with the Visual Arts Showcase Hager says…
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April 30, 2024 0

Representative Jim Joy discusses issues with Omnibus Bills and Rural Healthcare Priorities 

The Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate will be working on an omnibus bill over the next couple months, but not all Minnesota politicians are fans of this way of passing legislation. Minnesota District 4B Representative Jim Joy says he would prefer a more transparent way of passing legislation.  Joy says another issue he will…
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April 30, 2024 0

Red Lake Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Awareness Run is May 5 

May 5 is Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness Day and Red Lake Public Safety will be holding a Run as a way to raise awareness for this ongoing crisis. Candace Lagou of Red Lake Public Safety tells us more about the event.  Lagou also explained the importance of addressing and bringing awareness to…
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April 30, 2024 0

Waubun 5th and 6th Grade Band performing outdoor concert 

The Waubun 5th and 6th Grade Band will be performing a concert at the Waubun School Forest on Tuesday, April 30 starting at 6:00. Band Director Sarah Bauck (Ba-k) says she is excited to be able to put this concert on.  Bauck says this is the first time the school has put on a concert…
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April 29, 2024 0