Author: Prestin Douville

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Hawley Superintendent Search Update 

For the first time in over two decades, a new face will be leading the Hawley School District. Elementary principal Chris Ellingson says the hiring process continues to move along, and there’s a growing excitement on who the board will choose to lead the district in the future.  Finalists for the Hawley Superintendent position are…
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November 24, 2025 0

City of Ada to hold public hearing on new Public Works building 

The City of Ada will be holding a public hearing about their upcoming public works building project, and residents are encouraged to attend if they would like to voice any opinions. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more.  Larson says this new building is a great opportunity for the city to do some much…
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November 24, 2025 0

Fosston School Board passes resolution opposing removal of stop light 

The Fosston School District passed a resolution at their meeting last week that opposes the Minnesota Department of Transportations efforts to remove a stoplight on Highway 2 near the high school. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk explains why.  Selk says the board also had a discussion about open enrollment.  As for other items from last week’s…
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November 24, 2025 0

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approves audit 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved their District Audit Report at their meeting on Wednesday night. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth is happy to say that their audit came back clean.  Spaeth says the school board also approved a revised 2025/2026 budget, and he explains what was changed.  Other Agenda Items included administrative and committee reports.…
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November 21, 2025 0

East Polk Heritage Center holding annual Light up the Night event this weekend

This Friday and Saturday, all are invited to the East Polk Heritage Center in Fosston for their Light Up the Night holiday event. East Polk Heritage Center representatives Bonnie Stewart and Steph Anderson say they have made some changes to this year’s event.  Stewart tells us more about the event, including when the Heritage Center…
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November 21, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FCCLA holding Food Drive 

Members of the Ada Borup West FCCLA Chapter are holding a food drive through December 12, and they’re currently seeking donations. ABW FCCLA member Peyton Tinjum tells us more about this project.  Canbria Carlsud explains how you can make a donation to FCCLA for the food drive.  Rille Triplett tells us how food will be…
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November 21, 2025 0

MN Deer Season Recap

The 2025 Minnesota Deer Rifle Season is in the books, and harvest numbers are in. MN DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden gives us a recap of this deer season, and how hunters fared in their harvests.  Baden also shared some promising news regarding Chronic Wasting Disease Testing, which was mandatory for opening weekend.  While the…
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November 21, 2025 0

Two Rivers Watershed to closely monitor winter conditions after fall flooding 

Last month, the Two Rivers Watershed in Kittson and Roseau County went through some fall flooding, and the area is still seeing some of its ramifications. Dan Money of the Two Rivers watershed tells us what caused this flooding.  While the flooding was minor, Money says there were some things in the district that were…
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November 21, 2025 0

Travelers encouraged to put together a winter survival kit

Northwest Minnesota has been able to avoid snowfall so far, but we won’t be able to avoid it forever. While we wait for snow, Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks says now is a perfect time to put together a Winter Survival Kit, and she highlights some of the items you should include in…
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November 21, 2025 0

Red River Watershed Management Board exploring potential Ground Water projects 

The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) held discussions regarding their Strategic Plan at their most recent meeting, and the organization is weighing the possibility of making ground water one of their main priorities. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip explains.  Sip explains how they will be moving forward with making this a priority.  You can…
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November 20, 2025 0