Ada Borup West FFA returns from State Convention
The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter has returned from the State FFA Convention. FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says the convention went well, and shares some results from the competition Savage says her students did well in the team events and individually as well. The full conversation with Abbie Savage can be heard on the digital…
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ABW Enrollment & Budget Concerns
ADA, MN—At Wednesday’s special Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting, Superintendent Aaron Cook said a committee will be formed to determine if the school district should add an extra class for some elementary grade levels. Cook says as things stand now, the Ada-Borup-West district is looking at a deficit. Cook says he doesn’t want to cause harm…
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Clearbrook Fire Department Fish Fry
CLEARBROOK, MN—You can enjoy a fish fry and help local firefighters Saturday at the Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Department’s fish fry and fundraiser. Clearbrook Assistant Fire Chief Nick Rankin talks about the event. Rankin says there will also be raffles for three $100 cash prizes. Once again, the Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Department fish fry and fundraiser…
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Representative Jim Joy calls for resignation of Senator Arrested in Detroit Lakes
Minnesota District 4B Representative Jim Joy is calling for the resignation of Senator Nicole Mitchell after her arrest for burglary in Detroit Lakes this past Monday. Joy says Mitchell needs to shift her focus onto her family and not politics. The Minnesota Senate filed an ethics complaint against Senator Mitchell on Wednesday but the motion…
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Medallion Week 3 Clues 3-4
The Medallion had already be found but you can still try to solve the clues! Clue 4: Clue 3 from yesterday:
Oh Canada: Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce w/ Heather Johnson
On this past Oh Canada show, Heather Johnson was the special guest that talked with Ed Gackley about some upcoming events in Fort Frances. Heather is the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce in Fort Frances, and she shared a little bit of history of it. So what are the events coming up? She…
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Area Schools and agencies trying to cut down on youth vape use
Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says that one issue that area schools and law enforcement agencies are trying to cut down and educate on is the growing issue of vaping. Hager says attempts to cut down on usage have been mixed and that he and other departments and agencies have been trying to come up…
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Northwest Minnesota Foundation seeking applicants for PROMISE Act Grant Funding
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NWMF) is looking for businesses and nonprofits to apply for PROMISE Act Grant Funding. NWMF Community Revitalization Program Manager Sarah Linda explains what the purpose of these grants are and who can apply. Linda says the application deadline is fast approaching with an April 30 deadline, and she tells us how…
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