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Loaves and Fishes Food Shelf in need of more space 

The Loaves and Fishes Food Shelf in Fosston is running out of space, and the organization is weighing its options of potential expansion. Food Shelf Representatives Dawn Bly and Michelle Levin tell us more about their current space conundrum, and why they are interested in a potential expansion.  Bly says she is currently looking for…
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March 3, 2026 0

March is Nutrition Month

March is Nutrition Month, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging people to live a nutritious life, and adopt a healthy diet. All healthy diets need to include protein, carbs, and fats, and Kristi Rott of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health explains what’s considered a protein, and how much protein is in a healthy diet.  Rott also talks…
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March 3, 2026 0

Men’s Lenten Series of Prayer events being held at Norman County Catholic Churches 

Over the next couple of weeks, Norman County Catholic Churches will be hosting a number of free events called the Men’s Lenten Series on Prayer. St Williams Catholic Church Deacon and Series lead Nick Revier tells us more about these events.  Revier says that all you have to do to attend is show up and…
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March 3, 2026 0

Producers encouraged to not skimp on crop insurance coverage 

Crop insurance decisions for 2026 need to be made by producers by March 15, and with agricultural markets across the country being down, many producers are considering the idea of cutting down on expenditures by cutting back on their coverage. Ag Country Farm Credit Services Senior Vice President of Insurance Tony Jesina says producers should…
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March 3, 2026 0

Ada Borup West Celebrating Read Across America Week 

The Ada Borup West Elementary School will be celebrating all things reading this week, as its National Read Across America Week. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells how students and staff are celebrating throughout the week.  Triplett says they are also excited to welcome Red River Valley meteorologist Hutch Johnson to the school…
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March 2, 2026 0

Updates coming to the Hawley Gymnasium and Athletic Complex 

The Hawley High School Gymnasium will be closed to the public this summer, as the district will be undergoing a big project. Hawley Activities Director Brett Mayer Schmit tells us more about what will be going on.  Schmit says they will also be having work done at the Athletic Complex.  For more news and announcements…
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March 2, 2026 0

Ada Police Department sharing traffic reminders 

The Ada Police Department has been seeing some worrying trends in traffic safety recently, and the department is encouraging drivers to take some time and follow established traffic laws. Ada Police Officer Alex Saric says one area of concern is speeding in town.  Saric says he’s also noticed an increase in stop sign violations as…
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March 2, 2026 0

Hometown Hope seeing a lot of community support in opening months 

Local Non-Profit Hometown Hope just finished their second month of operation, and since its inception, the organization has seen a lot of community support. Hometown Hope Director Kristi Beyl thanks everyone for their support, and shares some minor changes they made in the last couple of months.  If you would like to support Hometown Hope,…
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March 2, 2026 0

This month at Lake Bemidji State Park 

Programming is starting to ramp up at Lake Bemidji State Park, and all are invited to come out and enjoy the rising temperatures. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake says programming will kick off this week with the 9th Annual Fat Bike Rally.  Drake also previews some of other programming they will be…
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March 2, 2026 0

Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club holding annual Snodeo this week 

The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club will be holding their annual Snodeo this weekend, and all are invited to come witness two full days of snowmobile racing. Steve Paul of the Naytahwaush Nightriders previews this weekend’s races.  Paul says there will also be other fun activities for spectators to partake in throughout the weekend.  More information…
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March 2, 2026 0