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Ada Native covering Twin Cities protests 

The Twin Cities Ice Protests have been in the national news over the past couple of weeks, which has brought Ada Native, and Seattle Times Photojournalist Nick Wagner back to his home state. While he wishes it was for a better circumstance, Wagner says it was nice to be back in Minnesota.  Wagner says being…
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February 5, 2026 0

Ada Girl Scouts seeking Service Project ideas 

2026 is going to be the first full year for the Ada Girl Scouts, and the group is looking to accomplish big things this year. Ada Girl Scout Leader Bonnie Ballard says the girls have been busy planning for 2026.  Ballard says one of the things the girls have been working on is setting up…
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February 5, 2026 0

Freeze Out for the Fisher House 

Coming up this Friday, the North Dakota Friends of the Fisher House Foundation will be teaming up with the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association to host a “Freeze Out for the Fisher House” fundraiser event. Event Representative Tom Krabbenhoft explains what the Fisher House is, and who it will serve.  Krabbenhoft tells us more about their…
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February 5, 2026 0

Ada Borup West FFA seeking vendors for annual Career Fair 

Ada Borup West (ABW) FFA will be hosting their annual Career Fair later this month, and the chapter is looking for businesses and organizations to participate as vendors. ABW FFA Advisor Abbie Savage.  Savage says they’re looking for a wide variety of businesses to participate, whether they’re in agriculture or not.  Again, the Career Fair…
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February 5, 2026 0

Naytahwaush Nightriders holding annual Ride for Hospice this weekend 

The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club will be holding their annual Ride For Hospice this weekend starting at Pinehurst Resort on South Twin Lake. Steve Paul of the Naytahwaush Nightriders tells us more.  Paul says all money raised from the ride will go to Hospice of the Red River Valley, which they have donated over $180,000…
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February 5, 2026 0

More Child Pet Safety 

For parents with small children, dog kennels or barriers may be an excellent tool to prevent potential incidents between pets and small children, but proper supervision should not end with one of these, especially if it’s with an animal that’s not your own. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains.  For more child safety…
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February 4, 2026 0

Pair of community Projects Raising Money through Norman County One Fund Drive 

The Norman County One Fund Drive is accepting donations through the end of the month, and donors may notice a pair of new names on this year’s donation slip. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares says they were excited to add a couple of projects to this year’s One Fund Drive.  Lucas Spaeth of the Landmark…
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February 4, 2026 0

Why is the flu hitting so hard this year 

Flu season is one of those things that households in rural Minnesota and North Dakota can never avoid, but the flu seems to be hitting a little harder than it has in past years. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health Explains why the flu could be hitting harder than usual.  Stallman says the decreased vaccine…
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February 3, 2026 0

Financial stress having major impact on local producers 

Pending massive unexpected changes in policy, ag producers across the country will have to find a way to navigate through a very difficult agricultural financial environment in 2026. Bell Bank Senior Vice President Lynn Paulson.  For this reason, Paulson says it will be very important for people to “lazer in” on their finances.  While the…
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February 3, 2026 0

Fosston School to have further discussions on budget reductions 

The Fosston School Board met in regular session last week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk says one of the items discussed was his recent visit with local legislators about the state of education, as the 2026 legislative session kicks off later this month.  Selk says the school board also heard an update on enrollment at their…
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February 3, 2026 0