Author: Prestin Douville

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Early Out at Ada Borup West

It’s Minnesota MEA break this week, which means that every student in Minnesota will not be having school on Thursday and Friday, but at the Ada Borup West School, they will be starting MEA break a couple hours early on Wednesday. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett explains.  For more news from the Ada…
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October 13, 2026 0

Big Bog Recreational Area holding annual Candlelight Board Walk 

All are invited to the Big Bog Recreational Area, as they will be holding their annual Candlelight Board Walk on Saturday. DNR Naturalist Christa Drake previews the event.  Drake says the boardwalk at Big Bog isn’t your average boardwalk.  You can learn more about Big Bog Recreational Area by visiting its webpage on the Minnesota…
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October 13, 2026 0

Celebrate MEA Break at Itasca State Park 

It’s Minnesota MEA break this week, and if you and the family are looking for a way to celebrate the long weekend, Itasca State Park may be the place for you. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding many free events and programs throughout MEA Break.  Cox says they will…
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October 12, 2026 0

Hawley Middle School Update 

It’s MEA week in Minnesota, and for those at the Hawley Middle School, the break will be a good time to reflect on the many changes that have come with the opening of the new middle school facility. Middle School principal Alex Sandahl says there have been roadblocks, but the students and staff have adjusted…
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October 12, 2026 0

Tree maintenance to be a focus for Ada Public Works next year 

2026 has been a busy year for the Ada Public Works Department whether it be their new facility, or summer maintenance. However, Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen says one type of project that has had a lot of their focus over the last few months have been sewer projects.  With budgeting for next year…
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October 12, 2026 0

Hometown Hope to hold Winter Gear Distribution event next week

Winter will be here before we know it, and Hometown Hope in Hendrum will be helping area families in need get suited up in winter gear. Hometown Hope Director Kristi Beyl says they will be holding a winter gear distribution event in Ada next week.  Beyl says they are still accepting winter gear donations through…
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October 12, 2026 0

Norman County Commission Meets 

The Norman County Commission met in regular session Tuesday morning, and took action on a health insurance renewal. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us more.  Holl says the commission also continued to discuss the budget, which included the approval of their yearly truth and taxation hearing.  With fall harvest underway in Norman County, Holl…
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October 9, 2026 0

Fall Fest at Lake Bemidji State Park 

Lake Bemidji State Park invites you to the park this weekend, as they will be holding their annual Fall Fest Candlelight Adventure event. Park lead Naturalist Christa Drake gives us a preview of what’s going on.  If you would like to go to this event, Drake says you will need a park pass to enter…
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October 9, 2026 0

Ada Borup West Elementary Update 

With temperatures expected to cool in the coming days, the Ada Borup West Elementary School is sharing some clothing reminders to parents. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says parents should be making sure their kids are being sent to school in weather appropriate clothing.  Triplett says there is a lot of excitement in…
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October 9, 2026 0

Smiley’s Rescues promoting Spaying and Neutering

It’s been a busy couple months over at Smiley’s Rescues in Fertile, and in response the rescue is once again promoting the importance of spaying and neutering your pets. Sidney Williams of Smiley’s Rescues explains.  Williams says the rescue is also trying to find homes for a number of animals, and she explains how you…
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October 9, 2026 0