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Tips and Tricks to cut down on your energy bill

This week is National Energy Saving Week and residents across the region are encouraged to take steps in conserving energy. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric Cooperative in Mahnomen shares some simple tips and tricks you can do to cut back on your energy bill.  If you’re trying to cut down on your heating bill,…
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January 23, 2026 0

Win-E-Mac School board approves purchase of new school bus 

The Win-E-Mac School Board held their monthly meeting on Tuesday. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says reorganization was the first topic of discussion, and that no major changes were made to the board’s leadership.  Cook says the board also had a lengthy discussion about transportation, which resulted in the purchase of a new school bus.  Cook…
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January 23, 2026 0

Frostbite

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect through Noon Sunday for the listening area.  Frostbite can be a major risk in these frigid conditions.  Kelsey Merkens, a registered nurse with Norman Mahnomen Public Health, says you can get frostbite easily when it’s this cold. Merkens tells us how to know if you have frostbite. She…
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January 23, 2026 0

Waubun School Board hold work session on potential athletic facility project 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board held a working session before their regular meeting on Wednesday, to have further discussions about a potential athletic facility building project. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth talks more about the meeting, and what’s currently being discussed.  During their regular meeting on Wednesday, Spaeth says the board also approved a pair of…
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January 23, 2026 0

Weather related announcements for Friday, 1-23-26

Weather related Announcements are presented by Todd’s Landscaping of Fertile. You can think spring, and think about your spring landscaping for your yards, flowers, trees, shrubs, patio blocks and more. For more information, ideas and to get quotes for spring and summer projects, visit ToddsLandscapingLLC.com Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public Schools will have an E-Learning Day on…
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January 22, 2026 0

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January 22, 2026 0

City of Ada to have further discussions about Public Works building Project 

The City of Ada will have to make some big decisions about the public works building project soon, but before they do so, the city will still have a lot of work ahead of them. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives us an update on the project, and what’s coming up next.  While she won’t…
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January 22, 2026 0

Red River Valley a major force in the baked bean industry 

Baked beans are a staple in almost every midwest home, but did you know that this is made possible due to  Minnesota and North Dakota dry bean producers? Robert Loggins of Bush Beans tells us more.  In 2022 North Dakota and Minnesota were the two largest producers of Dry Beans in the United States, with…
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January 22, 2026 0

NWMAC seeking submissions for Annual Art Exhibit 

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is currently seeking submissions from local artists for their annual Art Exhibit. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about this year’s Exhibit, and what they’re looking for.  While the event is in Warroad, Hanel says the NWMAC is seeking submissions from artists all across Northwest Minnesota.  To…
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January 22, 2026 0