Waubun Ogema White Earth School News 3/26/26
News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District.
Ada Police Department holding Distracted Driving Campaign
The Ada Police Department is gearing up for their next Toward Zero Deaths Campaign. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says their upcoming campaign will center around distracted driving enforcement. Hager says distracted driving can be more than just using your cell phone while driving. You can learn more about Toward Zero Deaths by going to…
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FIRST Robotics: More than just robots
The 2026 FIRST Robotics Season is in full swing, and did you know that there’s a lot more to robotics than just building and driving robots? MN Robotics Coaches Association President and Nevis Robotics mentor Olaf Netteberg says a big section of his team does nothing with the robot and focuses on Impact, which is…
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Northwest Minnesota Arts Council announces annual “Of the Year” Award winners
Every year, the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) gives out three awards to recognize artists and arts advocates who stand out in terms of artistry or volunteerism, and this year’s winners have been announced. NWMAC Director Mara Hanel tells us who will be taking home their Northwest Artist of the Year for Visual Art. Hanel…
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Ada Borup West FCCLA Sending over 30 students to State Convention
The Minnesota State FCCLA Convention is coming up this weekend, and Ada Borup West will be well represented this weekend. Ada Borup West FCCLA Advisor Miki Hennen previews this year’s state convention, which over 30 students will be attending. Hennen says the state convention also gives the opportunity for students to qualify for Nationals, which…
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Mahnomen School in need of more substitute teachers
The Mahnomen School Board had discussions about their summer programming at their meeting earlier this week. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says they will be making no major changes to the program, but are always looking for ways to improve. Like many area school districts, the Mahnomen School District is dealing with a shortage of substitute…
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Fischbach Receives Small Business Award
Minnesota State Representative Michelle Fischbach has been named a Small Business Deduction Champion by the National Federation of Independent Business, a group that advocates for small businesses. The award recognizes members of Congress who were instrumental in securing the permanent 20% Small Business Deduction. This tax provision prevents a significant tax hike on over 33…
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Benedictine Living Community Ada wins LeadingAge Minnesota Photo Contest
Benedictine Living Community – Ada was recently chosen as the winner of the LeadingAge Minnesota Photo Contest for a photo that was taken at their National Grandparents Day celebration last year. Morgan Hviding of Benedictine Living Community in Ada tells us more. Hviding says the photo is a perfect representation of their mission at Benedictine…
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Crookston School District hiring Todd Selk as next Superintendent
The Fosston School District will have a new face leading the district next school year, as Superintendent Todd Selk has accepted the superintendent position at another Polk County School. Selk made the announcement on KKCQ 96.7 FM earlier this morning. Selk says this move back to Crookston brings his career full circle, and he’s looking…
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