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Traill District Health promoting the Measles Vaccine

North Dakota has seen multiple cases of the Measles pop up across the state over the last week, and state health agencies are promoting proper prevention practices. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health tells us more about the current status of the Measles in North Dakota.  Stallman says the best way to prevent the Measles…
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February 18, 2026 0

Red River Watershed Management Board rolls out new drainage information booklet for 2026 session 

The 2026 Legislative Session is underway and the Red River Watershed has implemented a new way to better communicate with legislators about their outlook on the potential expansion of drainage regulations. Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more.  You can go to www.rrwmb.us for more information about the Red River…
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February 18, 2026 0

Fertile Blood Drive Friday

FERTILE, MN—There’s going to be a blood drive in Fertile on Friday.  Senora Pederson has been organizing the Fertile blood drive for over 40 years. The blood drive is this Friday at the Fertile Community Center from 8:30am to 2:15pm.  Over 50 donors are needed for the blood drive; Pederson tells us how many have…
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February 18, 2026 0

Winter weather reminders 

Winter storms are expected to linger across the Red River Valley today, and the City of Ada is reminding residents to take the proper precaution before bundling in for the day. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson.  Larson says if a no travel advisory is in place, it’s best to stay at home if possible.  The…
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February 18, 2026 0

Lake Bemidji State Park update 

It’s a quieter month for programs at Lake Bemidji State Park, but park staff do have some activities coming up on the schedule over the coming weeks. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake highlights some of their upcoming programs.  While they are lacking significant snow, Drake says there are still many activities you can…
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February 17, 2026 0

Merilee Potucek retiring after 28 years with the ABW School District 

The Ada Borup West School Board approved the resignation of a longtime staff member at their meeting on Tuesday morning. ABW Superintendent Aaron Cook says that Merilee Potucek will be retiring after 28 years with the ABW School District.  Cook says the board also approved a 2026/2027 school calendar, which will see some big changes. …
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February 17, 2026 0

Sen. Johnson On Start Of MN Legislature

ST. PAUL, MN—Minnesota’s 2026 Legislative Session gets under way Tuesday.  Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks tells us about this year’s priorities. A year ago, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill that would add an office of inspector general. The House version of that bill did not pass.  Johnson was asked if…
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February 17, 2026 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick Book Fair

CLEARBROOK, MN—February is a time when teachers encourage students to read.  One way they’re doing that at Clearbrook-Gonvick is with a book fair this week.  Tiffany Kroulik with the Clearbrook-Gonvick School tells us more. Kroulik says there will be a good selection of books available, thanks to Clearbrook-Gonvick’s past record of book sales. You can…
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February 17, 2026 0

What is Lent, and why do Christians Celebrate it 

Coming up on Wednesday, Christians across the globe will be celebrating the start of Lent. For people who aren’t a part of the faith however, there’s a lot of confusion about this period of time. St William’s Catholic Church Deacon Nick Revier explains what Lent is, and why it’s celebrated by Christians world wide.  Unlike…
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February 17, 2026 0

House Republicans Lay out priorities for MN Session 

The Minnesota Legislative Session kicks off today, and House Republicans have announced their priorities for the session. House Speaker Lisa Demuth says there are no changes in their priorities from last session, and they hope to build on their successes from last year.  GOP Floor Leader Harry Niska (R-Ramsey) lays out some of their legislative…
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February 17, 2026 0