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Grace and Grit excited to participate in Giving Hearts Day 

Erskine based non-profit Grace and Grit is gearing up for their third Giving Hearts Day this Thursday, which means that they’re currently accepting donations. Cheryl Byrne of Grace and Grit explains who they are, and the type of services they offer.  To give you a better understanding of their services, Byrne tells us more about…
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February 10, 2026 0

Big money, and big risk in the Cattle Market 

The US Cattle Market is in a very strange state right now, as it’s both strong yet fragile. This is due to the prices being high, but the herd strength is also very low. Ag Country Farm Credit Services Senior Vice President Marshall Hansen tells us how the current state of the cattle industry positions…
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February 10, 2026 0

This week at Itasca State Park 

It’s a holiday weekend this week, and Itasca State Park will be holding a number of events and programs throughout the week. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says their programming kicks off this Thursday with a children’s snowshoeing program.  As for Valentine’s Day weekend, Cox says they will be holding a pair of…
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February 10, 2026 0

Inspire Inc celebrating Giving Hearts Day this week 

Over 600 charities and non-profit organizations across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota will be participating in Giving Hearts Day on Thursday. For those living in the Ada Community, one of the local non-profits they can support is Inspire Inc. Inspire Executive Director Hillary Randash says a donation of any size would be appreciated, and…
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February 10, 2026 0

Extension holding Annie’s Project workshop later this month 

The University of Minnesota Extension is inviting area women in agriculture to participate in an Annie’s Project virtual workshop later this February. Heather Dufault of Norman/Polk County Extension tells us more.  If this sounds like a workshop you’d like to participate in, Dufault explains how you can get registered.    More information about Annie’s Project can…
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February 9, 2026 0

Smiley’s Rescues Celebrating Giving Hearts Day this week 

Giving Hearts Day is on Thursday, and one of the many area organizations that is hosting an event in celebration is Smiley’s Rescues in Fertile. Sidney Williams of Smileys Rescues says they are holding a contest, and event at their location in Fertile on Thursday.  Williams says they are excited to have a partner that…
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February 9, 2026 0

Ada Borup West FFA members qualify for MN State Convention 

Multiple Ada Borup West FFAers have qualified for the Minnesota State Convention that’s set to take place in late April. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage tells us who has recently competed, and qualified for state convention.  Savage says they also had some students apply for State Degrees, and in Proficiency.  You can follow…
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February 9, 2026 0

Mahnomen SnowDaze kicks off today 

It’s going to be a full week of fun at the Mahnomen School this week, as the student body will be holding their annual Snow Daze celebration. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson gives us a preview of what’s to come this week.  Pederson also tells us who is on this year’s SnoDaze court.  You can…
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February 9, 2026 0

Inspire expanding Adult Foster Care services 

Inspire Inc in Ada recently had the opportunity to expand their Adult Foster Care services, with the purchase of a new home in Ada. Inspire Director Hillary Randash tells us more about their latest purchase.  Randash says three of their residents will be able to call this house home, with a chance of adding a…
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February 9, 2026 0

St Michael’s Catholic School accepting donations for Giving Hearts Day 

Giving Hearts Day is coming up on Thursday, and St Michael’s Catholic School in Mahnomen is accepting donations. Tina Penner of St Michaels Catholic School says they are very excited to be able to participate in their eighth consecutive Giving Hearts Day.  Penner says donations made to St Michael’s School through Giving Hearts Day, will…
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February 9, 2026 0