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RRWMB Director gives Bonding Bill update 

The Minnesota Legislative Session came to an end Monday, and a special session is expected in the coming days. One bill that’s expected to come out of this legislative session is the bonding bill. Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip tells us what he’s hearing about the bill, and what it would…
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May 23, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FCCLA raising money for National Convention 

The Ada Borup West FCCLA chapter is seeking the community’s help in fundraising for the National FCCLA Conference in July. Ada Borup West FCCLA member and national qualifier Kadence Thom tells us more about the fundraiser they’re holding.  Audrina Eggen of Ada Borup West  FCCLA tells us more about the FCCLA National Convention, and what…
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May 23, 2025 0

Mahnomen Graduation is today 

The school year is coming to an end at the Mahnomen School, and all are invited to come celebrate graduation later this evening. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us what you need to know if you’d like to attend.  In other school news, Pederson says there’s still time to get your child signed up…
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May 23, 2025 0

Planting Season Update 

After a delay in planting due to recent rain, farmers are looking to get back into their fields to finish their planting. Josh Erbes of Centrol tells us how planting is progressing across the Red River Valley after these delays.  The Red River valley has seen some sizable temperature swings over the last week and…
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May 23, 2025 0

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