Local and Regional News, Friday 3/13/2026
A new survey from AAA says one in four Minnesotans plans to take a spring break vacation this year.According to AAA, 26 percent of Minnesotans say they’ll travel for spring break in 2026, with most heading out of state, while a smaller number plan international trips. Based on AAA bookings, top destinations include Orlando, Fort…
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Weather Announcements 3-13-26
School and Buses 2 hours late : Fertile Beltrami Ada-Borup-West May-Port-CGCircle of Life Academy NayTahWaush Charter School Red Lake FallsCentral Valley BagleyWin-E-MacUlen HitterdalHillsboro Mahnomen Naytahwaush St Michael School Waubun Ogema White Earth Clearbrook Gonvick Fosston Lake Park Audubon E-Learning – Climax Shelly Norman County East Fisher School Canceled – East Grand Forks Crookston
Ada Borup West Choir competes at Sub-Section 30 Music Ensemble Contest
It was a busy day for the Ada Borup West Choir Department on Tuesday, as they competed in the Sub-Section 30 Ensemble Contest in Waubun. Ada Borup West Choir Teacher Tanya Kemper says her students did an excellent job and represented Ada Borup West well. Kemper says Ada Borup West is excited to be hosting…
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Minnesota Deer Population outlook
With winter just about over, deer hunters across Minnesota are looking at the potential impact that our winter weather had on the deer population. Northwest Minnesota Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says it was another mild winter, which means that you may see an increased amount of deer on the Minnesota landscape. Baden says this low…
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Hawley Scholarship Phone-A-Thon
HAWLEY, MN—If you live in the Hawley area, don’t be surprised if you get a phone call this weekend from the Hawley Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation is holding its 31st Phone-A-Thon this weekend. Nick Birchem, the chair of the Phone-A-Thon Committee tells us about the Phone-A-Thon. Birchem says 50 student volunteers will be making calls…
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Mahnomen Band & Choir Shines at Sub-Section 30 Music ensemble contest
The Mahnomen Band & Choir Department competed in the Sub-Section 30 Music ensemble contest at Waubun earlier this week, and the students showed out. Mahnomen Music Teacher Jill Bisek says her students saw a lot of success at this year’s competition including a “best of day” award. Bisek says the music will not stop, as…
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Tri Valley RTC Programing providing a valuable service to area residents
Living in rural Minnesota has its benefits, but for many people in the region getting to and from medical appointments can often be a struggle, especially for seniors. However, did you know that the Tri Valley Opportunity Council has a program that can help transport you to your appointment if needed? Tri-Valley RTC Program Manager…
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Hometown HOPE Update
Fall may be a long way away, but the folks over at Hometown HOPE in Hendrum are already starting to plan for fall so that they’re ready for one of their busiest times of the year. Hometown HOPE Executive Director Kristi Beyl is excited to announce that they are partnering with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health to…
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