Local and Regional News, Wednesday 3/11/2026
The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding travelers heading north for March Break to plan ahead for a smoother trip across the border.Officials say in 2025 the agency welcomed more than 82 million travelers, while also intercepting over 83 thousand kilograms of illegal drugs and seizing more than 17,700 weapons and firearms.The agency encourages travelers…
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Polk County Extension hosting Beef Quality Assurance Workshop
Area beef producers are invited to the Polk County Extension office next month, as they will be holding a free Beef Quality Assurance Workshop. Heather Dufault of Polk County Extension tells us more. Dufault says Polk County Extension, and other organizations worldwide are celebrating women in agriculture this month as well. For more information on…
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Mahnomen School hosting annual Lock In this week
Coming up on Friday, students from the Mahnomen and Waubun Junior High will be gathering together for their annual Lock In event. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about this longstanding school tradition. Again, that will take place this Friday starting at 6:00 at the Mahnomen School.
Itasca State Park Update
Itasca State Park will be holding a number of free events and programs over the next couple weeks. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have going on in the park over the next couple weeks. Cox also reminds park goers to start making their camping and lodging reservations, as the…
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Norman County well represented at Minnesota State E-Sports Competition
The Minnesota State E-Sports Competition is set to kick off later this week, and Norman County will be well represented at this year’s competition. Ada Borup West E-Sports Advisor Mark Farwell says they will be sending nine students to the competition this week. Norman County East E-Sports General Manager Kain Schow says they will be…
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Upgrades coming to Tony Sipe Field in Ada
Big improvements will be coming to Tony Sipe Field in the near future. Ada Borup West Baseball Coach Mike Erickson says talks about improvements to the field started last year, and he’s excited for what’s to come. Erickson says they are also hoping to do some work on their secondary field located next to the…
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Tri Valley Opportunity Council Transportation Program seeking public feedback
The Tri Valley Opportunity Council Transportation Program is currently conducting a public survey, and they’re asking all residents of Northwest Minnesota to take a couple minutes and participate. Tri-Valley RTC Program Manager Marcia Haglund tells us more. Haglund explains it’s important for you to take this survey. Haglund says they want everyone to participate in…
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