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NW Minnesota Receives Building Better Lives Grant

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has awarded $82,500 in its latest Building Better Lives Grant round, supporting nine organizations across northwest Minnesota. The awarded projects expand access to essential services, including healthcare navigation, workforce training, transportation support, economic opportunity, and inclusive community planning. The grant round received requests totaling $319,263. Applications reflected strong demand for projects…
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Aaron Feeley September 28, 2026 0

Lots of work being done at the Ada Baseball Fields

If you drove by the Dekko Center last week, you may have noticed a ton of work being done in the area surrounding the baseball fields. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen says crews were hard at work last week, putting work in on the baseball field, and hockey rink. Eggen was a guest on the…
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Prestin Douville September 28, 2026 0

Zombie Survival returning to the Gary Pines

The City of Gary Invites you to show off your survival skills next month, as they will be bringing back their ever popular Zombie Survival event, in the weeks leading up to Halloween. Event Representative Wendy Bennefeld says people need to mark October 17 on their calendar. Bennefeld says this event is even open to…
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Prestin Douville September 28, 2026 0

Ada Mural Fundraiser to be held Thursday

Coming up later this week, there’s going to be a fundraiser for the Ada Mural Project, and community members are encouraged to come and show their support. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society explains why they are holding a fundraiser for the mural. Kitchell also tells us what they have planned for the…
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Prestin Douville September 28, 2026 0

Waubun School Board Meets

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board made a final approval on a new attendance policy at their most recent meeting last Wednesday. Superintendent Laurie Johnson Tells us more. Johnson says the school board also approved their 2027 Preliminary Levy. Johnson also invites the community to come out and participate in a community input session in regards…
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Prestin Douville September 28, 2026 0

Get to know Traill County District 1 Commissioner candidate John Wright

Lifelong Traill County native John Wright is running for the District 1 Commissioner seat in Traill County. Wright, the office manager at the Traill County Highway Department is set to retire from the position this year, but said he still wanted have a way to serve the county. Wright takes some time to share a…
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Josh Boyko September 28, 2026 0

University of Minnesota Crookston Expands Food Access with New Eagles Essentials Pantry

The University of Minnesota Crookston recently celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Eagles Essentials Pantry in Hill Hall 109 on September 24, 2026. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the new location marks a significant step forward in addressing student need on campus. Kati Auger, who oversees basic needs initiatives at…
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Jacob Tensen September 28, 2026 0

Highway 71/197 Intersection Detour Lifted as Construction Nears Completion in Bemidji

Bemidji, MN — Drivers in Bemidji can breathe a sigh of relief as a major milestone has been reached on the Highway 197 project. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced that the north section of the Highway 71/197 intersection is now open to traffic, officially lifting the detour that has affected local commuters. Work…
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Jacob Tensen September 28, 2026 0

Fischbach Receives Small Business Honor

A small business group has given an honor to Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach. Fischbach was recognized as a 2026 Guardian of Small Business by the National Federation of Independent Businesses for her support of Western Minnesota businesses and Main Streets. This award is reserved for lawmakers who vote consistently with issues identified by small business…
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Joe Lancello September 28, 2026 0

Its Homecoming Week at Ada Borup West

It’s Homecoming week at the Ada Borup West School, and the Elementary School has a week full of fun activities planned. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us about some of the festivities they have planned this week. Triplett says they also have dress up day themes each day this week. For more news from the…
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Prestin Douville September 28, 2026 0

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