Author: Prestin Douville

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Replace your car seat after a crash 

Did you know that you’re supposed to change your car seat after a crash, even if it’s a minor one? Jasmine Wangen of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us why, and how insurance can help you get a new one.  Wangen also encourages parents to fill out the registration for their car seat, in case…
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September 25, 2025 0

Mahnomen School Board meets 

The Mahnomen School Board met in regular session on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says Monday’s meeting started with recognition to the School Board, as it is School Board Recognition Month.  Simon says the board also approved a lot of miscellaneous action items, including master agreements with district staff, and a contract with Alluma. …
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September 25, 2025 0

What is ALICE Training, and why is it being taught in area school? 

Recent events like the school shooting at a Catholic School in Minneapolis, have made schools think more about school safety, and one acronym you’re hearing schools mention is a training program called ALICE. This has caused parents and community members to have questions about this training as it’s not well known outside of a school…
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September 25, 2025 0

Ada Police Department warning residents about new AI scam 

The Ada Police Department is warning residents about a new scam that is utilizing AI generated photos to scam people. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more about this scam, and who it’s targeting.  Hager says that one way families can protect themselves from scams like this is to establish a safe word, only…
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September 25, 2025 0

Bagley School adopting new school safety program 

Safety is always a concern for every school district, and the Bagley School District will be adopting a new safety program. Bagley Superintendent Erich Heise tells us more.  Heise says the Bagley School recently certified their levy to the maximum allowance.  School has been back in session for about a month at Bagley, and Heise…
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September 25, 2025 0

Itasca State Park staff holding pair of free events this weekend 

The staff at Itasca State Park are offering a pair of special events this weekend. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of the two events that are set to take place on Friday, and Saturday.  More information about park programs and facilities can be found on the Itasca State Park webpage on…
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September 25, 2025 0

Hundreds of students attend FFA Fall Rally in Ada 

Hundreds of FFAers from across Region 1 were at the Norman County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, for the Annual Region 1 Fall Rally. FFA Region 1 Officer Katelyn Duray of Norman County East explains what the Fall Rally is, and the role she played in the event.  Each Region 1 officer had the opportunity to lead…
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September 24, 2025 0

Norman County East kicks off 2025/2026 Riverwatch season 

The Norman Country East Riverwatch team kicked off their 2025/2026 season on Monday at the annual Riverwatch Fall Kick Off event. Norman County East Riverwatch Advisor Hunter Schow tells us more.  Now that the school year has officially kicked, Schow tells us what NCE Riverwatch will be busy with over the next couple months.  While…
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September 24, 2025 0

Hillsboro Elementary Update 

The Burro Village parent group will be making some changes to the lost and found process at the Hillsboro Elementary School. Hillsboro Elementary Principal Spencer Ruebke tells us what’s changing moving forward.  Allergies are always a major concern at any school, and Ruebke shares some reminders for parents who send lunch, and snacks to school…
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September 24, 2025 0

HOV Bash at Heart of the Valley Golf Course

The 1st Annual HOV Bash is set to take place this Saturday at the Norman County Fairgrounds Coliseum in Ada. Heart of Valley Board President Kevin Kochmann tells us more about the event.  Tickets to the event are still available, and can be purchased from any Heart of the Valley Board Member or by calling…
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September 24, 2025 0