Author: Prestin Douville

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Financial stress having major impact on local producers 

Pending massive unexpected changes in policy, ag producers across the country will have to find a way to navigate through a very difficult agricultural financial environment in 2026. Bell Bank Senior Vice President Lynn Paulson.  For this reason, Paulson says it will be very important for people to “lazer in” on their finances.  While the…
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February 3, 2026 0

Fosston School to have further discussions on budget reductions 

The Fosston School Board met in regular session last week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk says one of the items discussed was his recent visit with local legislators about the state of education, as the 2026 legislative session kicks off later this month.  Selk says the school board also heard an update on enrollment at their…
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February 3, 2026 0

Caucus Elections taking place across Minnesota today 

The 2026 election may be ten months away, but at the local level work is already being done, as local GOP and DFL chapters will be holding their caucus elections this evening. While caucus elections might not receive the same turnout as primary and general elections, Norman County GOP Chair Ron Kuball says they’re still…
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February 3, 2026 0

Minnesota Extension holding annual “Women in Ag Conference” today 

The University of Minnesota Extension is holding their Annual Women in Ag conference today in Saint Cloud, and women from all across the State of Minnesota are expected to be in attendance.  Event representative Susan Hinrichs highlights some of the topics being discussed at today’s conference.  Hinrichs says the Women in Ag Conference is something…
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February 3, 2026 0

Fertile Events Group holding TDS Event Center Open House this weekend

After years of hard work, the Fertile Events Group will be holding an open house for the recently built TDS Event Center located at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Fertile events Group Representative Cody Coauette tells us more. Coauette says the TDS Event Center will have many uses.  Coauette says it’s very exciting to be at…
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February 3, 2026 0

Shock & Awe accepting donations through Norman County One Fund Drive 

The Norman County One Fund Drive runs through the end of the month, and one organization that’s asking for donation consideration is Norman County Shock & Awe. Shock & Awe members Hannah Brandt and Sawyer Hemberger explain what Shock & Awe is.  Brandt and Hemberger highlight some of the projects they have been able to…
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February 2, 2026 0

City of Ada selling Time Capsule caplets for 150th celebration 

The City of Ada will be celebrating 150 years this summer, and the city is giving you a chance to leave your mark on history through a time capsule. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more.  Again, you can go to the City of Ada, Minnesota Facebook page for more information.


February 2, 2026 0

Norman County East Snow Daze is this week 

The Norman County East Student Council  will be holding their annual Snow Daze Celebration this week. NCE Student Council Advisor Hunter Schow says students have been hard at work the last couple weeks planning out this week’s festivities.  Schow tells us what the student council has planned for activities this week.  For more news and…
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February 2, 2026 0

Public Health trying to fill in the Gaps of Rural Healthcare 

Public Health is active in every Minnesota County, and while the work they do is very impactful, many are unaware of the sheer amount of work and programs their local Public Health Office offers. While the services offered through Public Health may differ from county to county, Sarah Kjono of Norman-Mahnomen says the ultimate goal…
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February 2, 2026 0

Benedictine Living Community participating in Giving Hearts Day 

Giving Hearts Day is on February 12, and one of the many local organizations that will be participating this year is Benedictine Living Community in Ada. Cassie Visser of Benedictine says they are excited to participate in their 2nd year of Giving Hearts Day.  Visser, and Tyler Rice of Thrivent say they are going to…
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February 2, 2026 0