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Tickets are now available for the Annual Benedictine Living Community Ada – Exquisite Tables fundraiser event, on Friday, April 11. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser gives us a preview of this year’s event. Visser aso explained how you can get your seat or table secured for the event. This is a fundraiser event for the…
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There’s a new Police Chief in the City of Hawley. After almost a decade on the job Hawley Police Chief Joe Backlund has retired. Stepping into Backlund’s position is a familiar face, as the City of Hawley decided to promote within, and hired School Resource Officer Scott Steer. Chief Steer tells us more about his…
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Over the weekend the Minnesota House of Representatives released their budget target which calls for an almost $1.16 billion reduction in General Fund spending. During a press conference on Monday, House DFL speaker Melissa Hortman praised house members on reaching a compromise, and she also talked more on what this agreement means for the rest…
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She survived a suicide attempt and is sharing her story. Emma Benoit spoke Monday night at the Waubun Ogema School about her decision to end her life eight years ago. Benoit’s gunshot wound didn’t kill her, but it left her with a spinal cord injury that has her confined to a wheelchair. What came as…
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Ada Borup West FCCLA was competing at the State FCCLA Conference this last weekend, and it was a very successful weekend. Ada Borup West FCCLA Advisor Mikki Hennen says over a dozen of her students qualified for Nationals in Orlando Florida. Hennen also tells us which students qualified for Nationals, and the events they competed in. …
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Starting today Erickson Smokehouse in Fertile will be under new ownership, as Mark Erickson has sold the business to Kevin and Janessa Keicker. New owner Kevin Keicker says he and his wife have a lot to learn, but they’re excited for this new venture. Erikson expressed his full confidence in the Keickers as owners, and…
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Dozens of dogs are up for Adoption at the Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue in Rural Norman County. Rescue founder Brenda Mickelson tells us more about the history of the Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue, and how they got started. Since its founding the Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue has been finding forever homes for dogs, and Mickelson…
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On Friday the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation announced that they will be partnering with R&J Broadcasting Inc to launch a new podcast to honor the brave men and women who have selflessly served our country. Podcast host Brad Dunham tells us more. Dunham says the overall goal of the Brady Oberg Legacy Podcast is to…
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Last week, healthcare provider Essentia Health announced a $12 million investment to upgrade their emergency department at their hospital in Fosston despite an ongoing dispute between them and the City of Fosston. Fosston City Administrator, and First Care Medical Services Board member Cassie Heide says the City of Fosston supports the investment by Essentia Health,…
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It’s been a very eventful legislative session in St Paul this year, but if one thing has been consistent, it has been discussions about the upcoming state budget. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) says most of his focus has been on the State Budget, and he tells us where things currently stand. …
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