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Kindergarten registration and preschool screening for the 2026/2027 school year is now open at the Mahnomen School District, and parents are encouraged to get their child registered as soon as possible. MARSS/ED-FI Coordinator Kayla Nelson tells us more. Nelson says they also have some Community Education classes coming up that are currently taking registrations. Again,…
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Did you know that in Minnesota you are legally required to move over for first responders if they are parked or working on the shoulder of the road? Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman tells us more about these laws called Ted Foss Laws. Tadman says you are also required to move over for stalled non-emergency…
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The Minnesota Region 1 FFA Awards Banquet was held in Frazee on Wednesday, and Ada Borup West FFA came home with some extra hardware. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage tells us more. Savage says they also had a pair of students recognized with State Degrees. As for what’s next for Ada Borup West…
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The Ada Girl Scouts recently had the opportunity to take a trip to Benedictine Living Community – Ada, and visit with Mission Court’s residents over a glass of milk with cookies. Ada Girl Scout Troop leader Bonnie Ballard tells us more about the visit. Ballard says doing events like this is what being in the…
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Veterans Benefits are always changing, which means that veterans should be regularly meeting with their county’s Veterans Service Officers. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson says this time of year is a great time to reach out to your VSO and re-apply for benefits, if you have been turned down in the past. Vietnam…
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Like many schools across rural America, the Ada Borop West School District is in desperate need of bus drivers. Ada Borup West Transportation Director Shawn Roux says they are especially in need of drivers for spring, and he also explains how you can start the process of becoming a driver. Roux says bus driving is…
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It’s a busy month for programming at the Ada Public Library, and they’re inviting you and your family to partake in their many free programs and events. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn previews their programming for April. Osborn says the library is currently accepting used book donations, for their annual used book sale fundraiser later in…
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A new event will be coming to Mahnomen on April 14 and 15, with the goal of spreading hope to everyone in the community. Mahnomen Mayor and event organizer Kurt Uran (You-Ran) tells us more about this event called Hope for Mahnomen. Uran says he will be joined by two special guests for the event. …
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The Mahnomen School District is looking to implement a new cell phone policy under the Yonder Pouch system. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says these discussions about their cell phone policy come at a time where the Minnesota Legislature is exploring a potential bell to bell cell phone ban. Simon explains how this Yonder Pack system…
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The Norman County Youth Bowling program continues to grow each week, and the program recently had multiple bowlers qualify for the Junior Gold National Championship which will be held in the Twin Cities this Summer. Norman County Bowling Coach Jesse Keller says they were able to host the regional qualifying at You Betcha Bowling in…
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