Author: Prestin Douville

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City of Gary continuing to improve their Wellness Center

The Gary Wellness Center has been a source of pride for the Gary community over the last couple years, and the city council has been hard at work along with the wellness center committee to continue to make improvements to the center. Gary Mayor Buck Engen.  Despite being in a city of about 225 people,…
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January 5, 2026 0

Snow depth and trail reports available through Minnesota DNR

Minnesota has thousands of miles of recreational trails, but with the weather always changing and varying across the state, choosing the right trail can be difficult. However, the Minnesota DNR does have an online resource available to you to choose the right trail. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more.  Again, just go…
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January 3, 2026 0

City of Hawley reminds residents about winter parking 

The City of Hawley has already seen multiple snowfalls, and the city is reminding Residents about their winter parking and snow removal rules. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner.  More information on snow removal or other city ordinances can be seen on the City of Hawley website at hawley.govoffice.com.


January 3, 2026 0

Infrastructure was a big focus for the City of Ada in 2025 

2025 was a big year for the City of Ada, especially when it came to the city’s infrastructure investments. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says that one of the infrastructure projects the city was most excited to wrap up in 2025 was the Ada Event Center project.  Larson says the city also made big investments…
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January 2, 2026 0

Benedictine Foundation raises over $100,000 in 2025 

Giving was in the air this past year at Benedictine Living Community in Ada. Benedictine Foundation-Ada Executive Director Cassie Visser is excited to share that they raised over $100,000 in 2025.  As for how the money raised was used, Visser says the Benedictine Foundation was able to make some big purchases that will better the…
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January 2, 2026 0

4th Annual Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo Corn Hole Tournament fast approaching 

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo Corn Hole Tournament, which is set to take place on January 10 in Halstad. Event representative Cayley Steen tells us more about the event.  Steen says the funds raised from the tournament also goes to a great cause.  If the tournament or scholarship fund sounds…
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January 2, 2026 0

Norman County East FFA makes big strides in 2025 

The Norman County East (NCE) FFA program has only been around for a couple years, and over those years there’s been a lot of turnout in their advisor position. However, after the hiring of a new Ag instructor this past summer the program is seeing stability, and growth. NCE FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner.  As for…
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January 2, 2026 0

Ada Bio Girls expanding in 2026

2026 is officially here, which means the Ada Bio Girls Chapter will be opening a new registration period soon. Tera Johnson of the Ada Bio Girls says their programming will be staying pretty similar to last year, but they will be expanding the amount of members and mentors who can join the Ada Bio Girls. …
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January 1, 2026 0

Ness Cafe celebrating 114 of business 

Northwest Minnesota has seen a lot of restaurants come and go over the last 114 years, but one that has stood the test of time is the Ness Cafe in Erskine, who are celebrating 114 years of business today. Ness Cafe Owner Tommy Helgeson tells us more about the history of the cafe, and the…
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January 1, 2026 0

First Day Hike at Lake Bemidji State Park 

You’re invited out to Lake Bemidji State Park today, for a special event that will help you kick off 2026 on the right foot. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us more about what’s happening in the park today.  More information about Lake Bemidji State Park can be seen on the park’s webpage…
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January 1, 2026 0