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NW Minnesota Receives Building Better Lives Grant

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has awarded $82,500 in its latest Building Better Lives Grant round, supporting nine organizations across northwest Minnesota. The awarded projects expand access to essential services, including healthcare navigation, workforce training, transportation support, economic opportunity, and inclusive community planning. The grant round received requests totaling $319,263. Applications reflected strong demand for projects…
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September 28, 2026 0

Lots of work being done at the Ada Baseball Fields 

If you drove by the Dekko Center last week, you may have noticed a ton of work being done in the area surrounding the baseball fields. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen says crews were hard at work last week, putting work in on the baseball field, and hockey rink.  Eggen was a guest on the…
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September 28, 2026 0

Zombie Survival returning to the Gary Pines 

The City of Gary Invites you to show off your survival skills next month, as they will be bringing back their ever popular Zombie Survival event, in the weeks leading up to Halloween. Event Representative Wendy Bennefeld says people need to mark October 17 on their calendar.  Bennefeld says this event is even open to…
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September 28, 2026 0

Ada Mural Fundraiser to be held Thursday

Coming up later this week, there’s going to be a fundraiser for the Ada Mural Project, and community members are encouraged to come and show their support. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society explains why they are holding a fundraiser for the mural.  Kitchell also tells us what they have planned for the…
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September 28, 2026 0

Waubun School Board Meets 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board made a final approval on a new attendance policy at their most recent meeting last Wednesday. Superintendent Laurie Johnson Tells us more.  Johnson says the school board also approved their 2027 Preliminary Levy.  Johnson also invites the community to come out and participate in a community input session in regards…
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September 28, 2026 0

Get to know Traill County District 1 Commissioner candidate John Wright

Lifelong Traill County native John Wright is running for the District 1 Commissioner seat in Traill County. Wright, the office manager at the Traill County Highway Department is set to retire from the position this year, but said he still wanted have a way to serve the county. Wright takes some time to share a…
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September 28, 2026 0

University of Minnesota Crookston Expands Food Access with New Eagles Essentials Pantry

The University of Minnesota Crookston recently celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Eagles Essentials Pantry in Hill Hall 109 on September 24, 2026. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the new location marks a significant step forward in addressing student need on campus. Kati Auger, who oversees basic needs initiatives at…
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September 28, 2026 0

Highway 71/197 Intersection Detour Lifted as Construction Nears Completion in Bemidji

Bemidji, MN — Drivers in Bemidji can breathe a sigh of relief as a major milestone has been reached on the Highway 197 project. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced that the north section of the Highway 71/197 intersection is now open to traffic, officially lifting the detour that has affected local commuters. Work…
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September 28, 2026 0

Top Hat Theatre’s New Season Opens Saturday

ULEN, MN—The 21st season of the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen kicks off Saturday night.  The season’s first act will be Blu Kanu with Eli Bentley.  Rhoda Habedank and her brother, Artie Anderson, make up Blu Kanu.  Rhoda talks about how the two teamed up. Eli Bentley grew up in Twin Valley…which is where Rhoda…
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September 28, 2026 0

NCE continuing to pursue “in school” childcare & after school services 

The Norman County East School board gave approval to school administrators last week to continue pursuing the establishment of an in school childcare, and afterschool program, and progress took another big step last week. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina explains.  Kalina says both of these services would be major assets for the Norman County East School…
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September 28, 2026 0

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