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Bagley School adopting new school safety program 

Safety is always a concern for every school district, and the Bagley School District will be adopting a new safety program. Bagley Superintendent Erich Heise tells us more.  Heise says the Bagley School recently certified their levy to the maximum allowance.  School has been back in session for about a month at Bagley, and Heise…
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September 25, 2025 0

Fosston Airport

FOSSTON, MN—During an appearance on KKCQ’s Food for Thought program last week, Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide pointed out that the City’s budget would have $3 million more in revenue and $3 million more in spending—with all of that relating to improvements to the Fosston Airport.  Heide says the airport is used more than people…
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September 25, 2025 0

Mahnomen School Board meets 

The Mahnomen School Board met in regular session on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says Monday’s meeting started with recognition to the School Board, as it is School Board Recognition Month.  Simon says the board also approved a lot of miscellaneous action items, including master agreements with district staff, and a contract with Alluma. …
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September 25, 2025 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School News

ULEN, MN—There’s a great deal of concern about low reading and math scores for school students.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson says he wants to see higher scores from his students. Thompson says Ulen-Hitterdal School is receptive to parents concerned about their child’s math and reading scores.   You can hear the latest news from…
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September 25, 2025 0

What is ALICE Training, and why is it being taught in area school? 

Recent events like the school shooting at a Catholic School in Minneapolis, have made schools think more about school safety, and one acronym you’re hearing schools mention is a training program called ALICE. This has caused parents and community members to have questions about this training as it’s not well known outside of a school…
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September 25, 2025 0

Itasca State Park staff holding pair of free events this weekend 

The staff at Itasca State Park are offering a pair of special events this weekend. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of the two events that are set to take place on Friday, and Saturday.  More information about park programs and facilities can be found on the Itasca State Park webpage on…
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September 25, 2025 0

Hundreds of students attend FFA Fall Rally in Ada 

Hundreds of FFAers from across Region 1 were at the Norman County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, for the Annual Region 1 Fall Rally. FFA Region 1 Officer Katelyn Duray of Norman County East explains what the Fall Rally is, and the role she played in the event.  Each Region 1 officer had the opportunity to lead…
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September 24, 2025 0

Mahnomen School News 9/24/25

Newa and information from the Mahnomen School District.


September 24, 2025 0

Norman County East kicks off 2025/2026 Riverwatch season 

The Norman Country East Riverwatch team kicked off their 2025/2026 season on Monday at the annual Riverwatch Fall Kick Off event. Norman County East Riverwatch Advisor Hunter Schow tells us more.  Now that the school year has officially kicked, Schow tells us what NCE Riverwatch will be busy with over the next couple months.  While…
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September 24, 2025 0

HOV Bash at Heart of the Valley Golf Course

The 1st Annual HOV Bash is set to take place this Saturday at the Norman County Fairgrounds Coliseum in Ada. Heart of Valley Board President Kevin Kochmann tells us more about the event.  Tickets to the event are still available, and can be purchased from any Heart of the Valley Board Member or by calling…
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September 24, 2025 0