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February has been a month of appreciation at the Waubun School, as students and staff at the school have been celebrating a number of different support staff groups throughout the month.Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth. Spaeth says it’s important to recognize these staff members, as they are really hard positions to fill, and the school wouldn’t…
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Local non-profit Hometown Hope will be hosting a series of Prom Pop Ups on February 28 and March 4, and all area students are invited to check it out. Hometown Hope Director Kristi Beyl says they are hosting this sale as a way to make prom more affordable for area students and their families. How…
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Finding teachers can often be difficult for schools in rural America, and in response the Mahnomen School District is exploring the idea of implementing a Teacher Apprenticeship Program for Para-Professionals. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more. Simon says this program is a direct response to the ongoing teacher shortage. During their meeting earlier this…
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This weekend may be one of the last chances for ice anglers to get out on the ice, and if you are planning to do some ice fishing this weekend, you will need to purchase a new fishing license. Northwest Minnesota DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson explains why. Olson also reminds anglers about the upcoming…
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Fraud is expected to be one of the biggest issues for both the DFL and GOP in the Minnesota Legislature this year, and House Democrats have officially announced their package to address this ongoing issue. House DFL Leader Zack Stephenson says House Democrats are committed to holding fraudsters accountable, which he thinks this package does. …
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In celebration of National FFA Week, the Ada Borup West FFA Chapter will be hosting a school wide College & Career Fair this Friday. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says this is an event they hold each year, because it’s a great way for students to get connected with area career opportunities and…
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The Annual Flom Soup Dinner fundraiser is this weekend, and all are invited to come enjoy a delicious meal, while also having some fun. Event Representative Christina Lien tells us what they have planned for this weekend. Money raised from the event will go to the Flom Hall renovation project, and Lien highlights some of…
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Norman County East FFA is celebrating National FFA Week, and after re-establishing itself a few years back, the Norman County East FFA Chapter is continuing to see growth after finding stability in the organization’s leadership. Chapter Vice President Will Woltjer says it’s fun to see the continued growth in the program after a few years…
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Last week, the Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club teamed up with the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation for their annual veterans snowmobile ride. Steve Paul of Naytahwaush Nightriders gives us a recap of the ride, and the experiences they were able to give to area veterans. Paul says the ride was a humbling experience for him, and…
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The Ada Borup West E-Sports team has qualified for the Minnesota State E-Sports Tournament at St. Cloud State University in mid March. Ada Borup West E-Sports Advisor Mark Farwell is excited to announce that they will be sending nine students to this year’s state competition. Farwell gives us a preview of what the state tournament…
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