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Earth Summit In Mahnomen

MAHNOMEN, MN—The White Earth Tribal and Community College will hold an Earth Summit next week.  White Earth Community Extension Educator Robert Shimek says the Earth Summit is an expansion of last year’s White Earth Water Summit. Shimek tells us researchers from the University of Minnesota will be among those making presentations. There will also be…
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May 23, 2025 0

Goodridge school breaks ground on school expansion project 

Thursday was a big day for the Goodridge School District as ground was broken on their school addition project. Goodridge Superintendent Tom Loberg tells us how the groundbreaking ceremony went, as many Goodridge community members and students were involved.  Loberg says the ceremony was also a great way for the district to say thank you…
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May 22, 2025 0

Prioritize Sun Safety this summer 

While the sun has been a rare sight this week, people are encouraged to make sure they are protecting themselves from the sun’s harmful rays. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares some advice that all people should follow when it comes to protecting their skin.  A question many have when it comes to…
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May 22, 2025 0

Cattle Prices expected to continue rising 

Record highs for cattle prices are being reported across the country, but the price hikes may not be over yet. Cattle Feeder Tim Kjos expects prices to continue rising, and he explains why the price of beef is so high.  Kjos talks more about the effects that droughts have had on the cattle herd in…
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May 22, 2025 0

Ada Borup West Graduation is Friday 

There’s only two more days of school at the Ada Borup West School District, and that means that Graduation is just about here. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson reminds community members that Graduation will be on Friday this year.  Carlson also reminds people that Friday will be a half day for students,…
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May 22, 2025 0

Mahnomen City Council Meets

MAHNOMEN, MN—At Monday night’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the City was made an offer for some land and turned it down.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther explains. Also at Monday’s meeting, the Council learned how much trash was picked up during Mahnomen’s recent clean-up event. Guenther also says the Council also went over a construction…
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May 22, 2025 0

Volunteers needed for Avenue of Flags 

The Annual Avenue of Flags demonstration returns this weekend, and over 600 flags will be blowing in the wind at the Ada Cemetery this Memorial Day. Ollen Church of the Ada American Legion tells us more about the Avenue of Flags, and its history.  Volunteers are needed to help set up, and take down the…
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May 22, 2025 0

Win-E-Mac School Board approves hiring of new Principal

The Win-E-Mac School Board approved the hiring of a new principal at their meeting on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says Carl Dougstad will be the principal starting this summer, and he tells us more about him.  Cook says the board approved a couple other hires, including the hiring of a new special ed…
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May 22, 2025 0

Middle-Snake-Tamarac River Watershed holds groundbreaking for Coulee restoration project

The Middle-Snake-Tamarac River Watershed District (MSTRWD) held a groundbreaking on Wednesday afternoon for their Swift Coulee Restoration Project in rural Marshall County. MSTRWD Administrator Mori Maher says the groundbreaking was a success, and had a lot of turnout. Now that ground has officially broken on the project, Maher tells us what the next couple months…
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May 21, 2025 0

Memorial Day Events and Significance w/ La Lynda Blotsky

On Monday, May 26th our nation takes a day off for Memorial Day. Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky reminds us to not just take a day off, but to remember those that have given everything in service to protect our country. The memorial wall in Hillsboro will see a new addition this…
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May 21, 2025 0