With winter fast approaching, winterize your home for energy savings
Winter is fast approaching, which means Minnesota and North Dakota residents will see a steady increase on their energy bills, as homeowners will have to use more power to heat their homes. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric shares some simple things homeowners can do to be more energy efficient, which could lead to savings…
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Area chapters attending National FFA Convention
The FFA National Convention kicks off today in Indianapolis, and area FFA are well represented at this year’s convention. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says they will be sending a half dozen students to the national convention, and joined by an alumni who is receiving their American Degree. Norman County East FFA Advisor…
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Local agencies conduct mass casualty training at the Ada Borup West School
Over MEA Break, local first response agencies, including area law enforcement, fire, EMS, and the Essentia Hospital were involved in a mass casualty training exercise that shut down the area surrounding the Ada Borup West School. The training was hosted by the Ada Police Department, and Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says the training went…
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Mahnomen Food Shelf seeing increased usage, in need of donations
The Federal Government remains in shutdown, and area food shelves are expected to see an influx in usage once SNAP benefits are halted starting November 1. While the halt in benefits hasn’t started yet, Mahnomen Food Shelf Manager Ramona Miller says they are already seeing an increased usage in the food shelf’s services. Miller tells…
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Parents, keep your focus on the right thing this Halloween
Every time around Halloween, you see different posts on social media, warning parents about the potential dangers of potentially tampered candy may cause harm to trick or treaters. However, there’s another danger that is much more common than tampered treats, that parents need to take seriously. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us…
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Haunted North Dakota Places
There’s an online competition to determine America’s Best Haunted Destination. Two of those in the running are in North Dakota. Justin Woo, founder of The64.com, which is hosting the competition, says the Old Grand Forks National Guard Armory is one of the two. Unfortunately, neither of the two North Dakota nominees made it to the…
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Winger American Legion to hold multiple concerts over coming months
The Winger American Legion will be hosting three special musical performances over the coming months, and all are invited to attend. Winger American Legion Vice Commander Dean Henney tells us more. Henney also tells us more about the band who will be performing at the Legion named the snowmen. Finally, Henney says the Winger American…
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City of Ada to crack down on fall blight
Winter is fast approaching, and the City of Ada is reminding its cracking down on fall blight so that yards are clean before the snow falls. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more. Larson says people in need of assistance should reach out to the city. In other city news, Larson says that their…
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Waubun Wildlife Club holding Buck Contest this hunting season
The Waubun Wildlife Club will be celebrating the 2025 Deer Gun Season, with a Buck Contest, and area hunters are invited to participate. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Waubun Wildlife Club tells us more. Paul says the Waubun Wildlife Club is also looking for new members, and he encourages anyone who’s interested to reach out. …
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