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Polk County Sheriff’s Office encouraging property owners to do walk throughs 

With the temperatures getting warmer, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging property owners to take some time to visit their properties, and do walk-throughs. Polk County Patrol Sgt. Ben Stout explains what kind of walk-throughs you should be doing and why.  If you notice something missing, you should contact and file a report with…
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March 9, 2026 0

Hawley School District gearing up for opening of new Middle School 

We’re in the final 3rd of the 2025/2026 school year, and the Hawley School District is shifting their focus to the opening of their new middle school, which will welcome their first classes next school year. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson talks more about the behind the scenes work being done, so the opening goes…
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March 9, 2026 0

Senator Mark Johnson talks legislative session and fraud 

The Minnesota Legislative Session continues to move along, and area legislators are hard at work trying to pass legislation. One of these legislatures is Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, who says there’s a lot of work to be done, in a short time period.  Minnesota’s fraud issues have made national headlines as of late, and…
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March 9, 2026 0

Borup Farmer testifies at State Capital 

A local farmer recently had the opportunity to testify in front of the Minnesota Senate  Committee on Agriculture on behalf of wheat across the state of Minnesota. During his testimony, Borup Farmer and President of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Austen Germolus spoke about the different issues wheat growers across the state are facing.…
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March 9, 2026 0

Coaches Corner 3-7-2026

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March 7, 2026 0

Ada Lions Club holding annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday 

The Ada Lions Club will be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, and all are invited to come and enjoy a delicious meal. Ada Lions Club member Jason Menge tells us more.  Menge says the money raised from the breakfast will benefit a pair of youth programs in Ada.  Again, that will take place…
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March 7, 2026 0

City of Hillsboro hoping to start Phase One of Electrical Project later this year 

Last year, the City of Hillsboro came to the decision to undergo a massive electrical project, which will be phased out over the next decade, and the city is hoping to break ground on phase one of the project later this year. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more.  People with questions about the…
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March 7, 2026 0

First case of the Measles Confirmed in Traill County 

North Dakota Health and Human Services is reporting one confirmed case of the measles in Traill County. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health Unit tells us what we know about this case so far.  While not 100% effective, Stallman says being up to date on your measles vaccine is the best way to protect yourself…
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March 6, 2026 0

Crop Insurance Deadline Fast Approaching 

The 2026 Crop Insurance Deadline is fast approaching, and farmers are reminded to make sure they get that paperwork done as soon as possible. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension tells us more.  Again, the Crop Insurance Deadline is on Tuesday March 17. People in need of assistance with their coverage can contact their county’s…
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March 6, 2026 0

Ada Beautification Committee Update 

Now that spring is fast approaching, the Ada Beautification Committee has been hard at work putting their spring, and summer plans together. Brianna Eggen of the Beautification Committee says they will be doing a lot of work at the cemetery this year.  Eggen says the Beautification Committee also made a donation toward a mural in…
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March 6, 2026 0