Author: Prestin Douville

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Bagley School adopting new school safety program 

Safety is always a concern for every school district, and the Bagley School District will be adopting a new safety program. Bagley Superintendent Erich Heise tells us more.  Heise says the Bagley School recently certified their levy to the maximum allowance.  School has been back in session for about a month at Bagley, and Heise…
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September 25, 2025 0

Ada Police Department warning residents about new AI scam 

The Ada Police Department is warning residents about a new scam that is utilizing AI generated photos to scam people. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more about this scam, and who it’s targeting.  Hager says that one way families can protect themselves from scams like this is to establish a safe word, only…
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September 25, 2025 0

Mahnomen School Board meets 

The Mahnomen School Board met in regular session on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says Monday’s meeting started with recognition to the School Board, as it is School Board Recognition Month.  Simon says the board also approved a lot of miscellaneous action items, including master agreements with district staff, and a contract with Alluma. …
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September 25, 2025 0

Itasca State Park staff holding pair of free events this weekend 

The staff at Itasca State Park are offering a pair of special events this weekend. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of the two events that are set to take place on Friday, and Saturday.  More information about park programs and facilities can be found on the Itasca State Park webpage on…
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September 25, 2025 0

Hundreds of students attend FFA Fall Rally in Ada 

Hundreds of FFAers from across Region 1 were at the Norman County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, for the Annual Region 1 Fall Rally. FFA Region 1 Officer Katelyn Duray of Norman County East explains what the Fall Rally is, and the role she played in the event.  Each Region 1 officer had the opportunity to lead…
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September 24, 2025 0

Norman County East kicks off 2025/2026 Riverwatch season 

The Norman Country East Riverwatch team kicked off their 2025/2026 season on Monday at the annual Riverwatch Fall Kick Off event. Norman County East Riverwatch Advisor Hunter Schow tells us more.  Now that the school year has officially kicked, Schow tells us what NCE Riverwatch will be busy with over the next couple months.  While…
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September 24, 2025 0

Traill County Historical Society Fall Festival is Saturday 

Traill County Historical Society will be holding a Fall Festival on Saturday at Heritage Park in Hillsboro. Historical Society President John Wright gives us a preview of some of this weekend’s activities.  Wright says they will also be having some special programming to celebrate Traill County’s 150th Anniversary.  The Traill County Historical Society is always…
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September 24, 2025 0

HOV Bash at Heart of the Valley Golf Course

The 1st Annual HOV Bash is set to take place this Saturday at the Norman County Fairgrounds Coliseum in Ada. Heart of Valley Board President Kevin Kochmann tells us more about the event.  Tickets to the event are still available, and can be purchased from any Heart of the Valley Board Member or by calling…
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September 24, 2025 0

Is my child safe in a hand-me-down car seat? 

For families with multiple children, the concept of hand-me-downs are a very common practice, especially with clothing, and toys. However, one question many parents have is whether it’s safe to use hand-me-down car seats. Safe Kids Grand Forks car seat safety liaison Jasmine Wangen says it depends on a number of factors.  Wangen says another…
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September 24, 2025 0

Fall Harvest Update 

The sugar beet pre-piling harvest continues to progress throughout the Red River Valley. Local producer Neil Rockstad says the sugarbeet pre-piling harvest is going well, and soybean harvest should be picking up soon.  Rockstad also tells us whether he thinks there will be a delay in the upcoming sugarbeet fall harvest campaign.  While the warm…
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September 24, 2025 0