Local and Regional News – Wednesday, 2/25/2026
Voyageurs Conservancy reports strong participation in this year’s Borealis Stargazing Week, held February 9th through the 15th across Minnesota and at Voyageurs National Park. Kate Fenske says about 700 people attended community stargazing events statewide, with additional programs held in Voyageurs National Park and the Twin Cities. Those livestream programs reached more than 60-thousand students…
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Ada Borup West FFA holding annual College & Career Fair
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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Norman County East FFA program continuing to grow after finding stability
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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Annual Flom Soup Dinner is this weekend
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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Rep. Gander On Small Business Relief
With the Minnesota Legislature now back together in St.Paul, lawmakers have been introducing bills and looking over others. Recently, Governor Tim Walz proposed a $10 million relief package for small businesses affected by immigration enforcement. State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks says he doesn’t see that proposal going anywhere. Representative Gander will talk…
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Staying Healthy/Access Health Preview
The flu continues to be a concern as we move into March. But it doesn’t take a medical degree to keep the flu bug away. Troy Duell, a health educator, suggests eating a rainbow—and he doesn’t mean skittles. We’ll hear more from Troy Duell Saturday morning on Access Health. Access Health airs Saturday mornings at…
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Mahnomen City Council Meets
MAHNOMEN, MN—There might be a roundabout coming to Highway 59 in Mahnomen. At Monday afternoon’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council heard a proposal from MnDOT about putting in a roundabout. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther explains. Guenther says Ottertail Power will continue to supply electricity to Mahnomen for the next ten years. Also on…
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Naytahwaush Nightriders Team up with Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation
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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Ada Borup West E-Sports sending students to state competition
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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