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Win-E-Mac Community Award

ERSKINE, MN—The Win-E-Mac School recently honored Dorothy Sandberg.  She’s not a student or teacher or administrator.  But Win-E-Mac dean of students and activities director Brady Langemo says Sandberg is a meaningful person to Win-E-Mac. Langemo was a guest on the Win-E-Mac School News, which airs Thursday afternoons at 2 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.


January 9, 2026 0

Hawley Superintendent Search Continues

HAWLEY, MN—The Hawley School District is once again looking for a new superintendent.  You may know that longtime superintendent Phil Jensen is retiring at the end of the school year.  Last month, Dr. Catherine Gillach of the Grand Forks School District accepted the position, but later turned it down.  Hawley Elementary School Principal Chris Ellingson…
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January 9, 2026 0

Traill County Extension Previews 2026

For Jill Murphy and Traill County Extension, 2025 was filled with great achievements in 4H and as the calendar flips to 2026, Murphy takes a moment to reminisce on those achievements and expresses excitement for what lies ahead. Murphy also looks forward to an upcoming winter program and is impressed with the enrollment numbers. The…
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January 9, 2026 0

Moorhead American Legion eyeing expansion 

2026 will be a big year for the Moorhead American Legion Post 21, as they are in the midst of the fundraising process in a sizable expansion project. Moorhead American Legion Manager Scott Moen tells us more about the project they are pursuing.  Moen says the project also includes an outdoor event complex as well. …
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January 9, 2026 0

Ada Borup West hosting FCCLA Regional Competition next week 

It’s a big week for Ada Borup West FCCLA next week, as they will be hosting this year’s FCCLA Regional competition. Ada Borup West FCCLA Advisor Miki Hennen tells us more about this event, and the excitement surrounding it.  As for Ada Borup West, Hennen says they will have around 30 students participating in a…
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January 9, 2026 0

Norman County K9 program continuing to be a major asset to the Sheriff’s Office 

It’s been just over two years since the Norman County Sheriff’s Office K9 program took its first patrol, and since then the program has been a major asset to the Sheriffs Office and other local agencies. Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy and K9 Handler Brett Fetting tells us how the first couple years of the program…
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January 9, 2026 0

More ways to keep your New Year’s Resolution

A majority of Americans who set a New Years Resolution in 2026 will fail, and most of the time, it’s because they haven’t prepared for the chance properly. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says one of the biggest mistakes people make is that they expect no disruptions throughout the process.  Myers shares some…
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January 9, 2026 0

Inspire Inc accepting Donations through the Norman County One Fund Drive 

The Norman County One Fund Drive is underway, and one of the local organizations participating in it this year is Inspire Inc in Ada. Hillary Randash of Inspire Inc tells us more about their organization, and the work they do.  Randash explains how funds raised during the One Fund Drive would be used.  Randash says…
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January 9, 2026 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office warning residents about Discover Card scam 

Recently, some residents in Polk County have fallen victim to scams regarding their Discover Card payments. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman tells us more about this scam, and what’s being done.  Tadman says for the time being, Discover customers should contact Discover Customer Service for alternative ways to pay.  Tadman says this scam serves as…
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January 9, 2026 0

One Dead After Collision Near Plummer

PLUMMER, MN—A Thief River Falls man is dead after his pickup truck collided with a semi Wednesday morning on Highway 59 south of Plummer.  The Minnesota State Patrol says an unnamed 18-year-old man was going south on Highway 59 just before 7am Wednesday when his pickup truck struck a northbound semi driven by 61-year-old Robert…
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January 8, 2026 0