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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Over 350,000 children are in the United States Foster Care system, and a Gonvick mother is promoting adoption as a choice for couples looking to grow their families. Jennifer Illies is a Gonvick resident, and she shares her adoption story. Illies says one of the biggest positives of adopting is the fact that it’s a…
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The City of Gary is under a Boil Order for use of all city water after their water tower froze over the weekend. Gary Mayor Buck Engen gives us the latest update on the city water, and what people could do if they don’t want to consume the city’s water. Engen says they don’t know…
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Temperatures are expected to remain in the double digits throughout the week, which means that now would be a good time to get outside, and enjoy the fresh air. If you want to get outside, but don’t know what you want to do, Connie Cox of Itasca State Park says they have plenty of recreational…
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