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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board met for their first meeting of 2025 on Wednesday night. Of the items on the agenda reorganization was probably the biggest, and the board did say goodbye to their Chairperson and Vice Chair. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten recaps the reorganization meeting. Flaten says the board also hired two new…
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There’s a chance of snow this weekend in parts of Northwest Minnesota, and people are once again reminded to follow the proper winter driving safety recommendations. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some things to consider when traveling this weekend. Tadman was a guest on the KKCQ Food For Thought Program which airs weekdays at…
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Norman County Ag Day was on Wednesday, and one of the presenters was Minnesota Extension Crop Educator Dr. Angie Peltier whose presentation was on Growing Healthier Soybeans. Dr. Peltier started out by discussing the Soybean Aphid Threshold. Dr. Peltier also talked about the importance of scouting, when it comes to fighting diseases like Soybean Aphid,…
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The first semester of classes is coming to an end at Ada Borup West next week, and school administration is reminding parents about some important dates, and things coming up next week. ABW principals Bree Triplett and Josh Carlson tell us more. Triplett is also excited to announce that elementary students will have the opportunity…
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The Hawley School has been undergoing some major renovations over the last year, and now another project has been added into the fold after receiving a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson tells us more. For more news from the Hawley School District tune into the Hawley School…
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The December Mahnomen School Students of the Month have been named. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the award parameters, and who last month’s winners are. Pederson reminds parents that students will also be undergoing benchmark testing over the coming weeks, and she explains what that is. Finally Pederson highlighted some of…
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January is Radon Action Month, and people are reminded to make sure they are testing their homes for the deadly gas Radon. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health explains what Radon is, and why it’s especially important to test it in Minnesota and North Dakota. The only way to test for Radon in your…
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Work continues to be done on the Ada Dekko Center, and the project just hit a major milestone. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen is excited to announce that the swimming pool is filled. The walking track is another resource that Ada residents have been missing this winter, and Eggen also gave an update on how…
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Reorganization is something every area city goes through at the beginning of a new year, and the City of Ada is looking for residents interested in serving the community through one of their many committees. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us more. For more information contact Ada City Hall at (218) 784-5520.
Area producers are still putting together their plans for 2025, but many who have gone through West Central AG Services in the past have had questions about their operations, after their recent merger with CHS. Mike Nelson of West Central AG Services in Ada, says their day to day operations will continue “business as usual.” …
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