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Back to School Bus Safety 

With it being back to school season, Ada-Borup-West Transportation Director Shawn Roux wants to remind drivers about bus safety. One of the most important bus safety reminders is the stop arm rules.  Roux also recommends that parents have safety talks with their children.  Parents are also encouraged to contact their school or attend their open…
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August 24, 2023 0

Mahnomen School Update 

The Mahnomen School District welcomed students back into the building this past Monday, and with the 2023-2024 school year started Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson wants to remind parents and guardians to update their children’s contact information.  Pederson is also looking for people to help out with their Community Education program.  Community Education isn’t the…
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August 24, 2023 0

Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer – Erik Flowers 8-24-23

Erik Flowers, Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer, updates our listeners on what’s happening with the PACT ACT, SSAP Grants and more!


August 24, 2023 0

City of Halstad hosting a Blood Drive 

The City of Halstad will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, August 28. Halstad City Clerk Terri Trygg has the details.  The City of Halstad asks that donors schedule their appointments beforehand and Trygg shares how you can schedule an appointment.  Trygg also explained the importance of blood donations and why they are so…
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August 24, 2023 0

Wake the Lakes “DIMWIT-ZZZ-DUM” for Thursday 8-24-23

–Starbucks isn’t really that expensive when you consider what Victoria’s Secret charges per cup.–McDonald’s has sold more Macs than Apple–A shark mistaking a human for a seal is like a human mistaking an oatmeal raisin cookie for chocolate chip.–There’s probably a zebra out there that can be scanned as a valid barcode.–The Supreme Court’s job…
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August 24, 2023 0

Hendrum Family Fun Night Recap

The community of Hendrum welcomed everyone to town yesterday for a Family Fun Night, with activities that included a classic car show, craft & vendor show, live music, corn feed, 5K fun run and more.  A highlight from the event was the firing of the town cannon in memory of two local heroes – police…
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August 24, 2023 0

52nd Annual Blast to Brooks

Brooks City Clerk Joyce Morinville is proud to announce to 52nd Annual Blast to Brooks Celebration! This one day event packs in so many great activities. Joyce shares more here: Every year Joyce runs a ping pong drop for the kids. Nearly 800 ping pong balls are dropped for kids to catch. Her excitement is…
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August 24, 2023 0

Gather At The Pole At Ada-Borup-West School

An Ada businessman has created a new community event that will take place this coming Tuesday.  Josh Visser, co-owner of Ada Building Center LLC, talks about Gather At The Pole. Gather At The Pole will be Tuesday, August 29th at 3:45pm at the south flagpole at Ada-Borup-West High School.  Students, teachers, paraprofessionals, all school employees,…
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August 24, 2023 0

No Mashed Potato Wrestling In Barnesville At Potato Days

BARNESVILLE, MN—One of the popular events at Barnesville’s Potato Days won’t be taking place this weekend.  Potato Days executive director Missie Goheen tells us why there won’t be mashed potato wrestling this year. Even with mashed potato wrestling off the schedule, there are still many fun events involving spuds at Barnesville’s Potato Days.  There’s a…
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August 24, 2023 0

Hillsboro Vets Club Corn Feed Thursday

HILLSBORO, ND—A Hillsboro tradition returns Thursday.  The annual Hillsboro Vets Club corn feed will be held at the Vets Club from 5:30 to 7pm.  Rich Gehrke of the Vets Club talks about the corn feed. Gehrke says the corn and potatoes are all locally grown and were picked by members of the Vets Club.  The…
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