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Kicking the winter blues

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a disorder that affects many Minnesota and North Dakota residents, and is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons, especially when the change is to gloomy weather. Dr. Udo Erasmus is an expert in the topic and shares some of his favorite ways of kicking the winter blues. …
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February 9, 2024 0

Ada Borup West’s Abbie Savage wins Teacher Mentor Award 

Ada Borup West FFA advisor and ag teacher Abbie Savage was recently named the Region 1 Teacher Mentor Award winner at the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators Conference back on January 27. Savage tells us more about the award.  Savage says she is honored to receive the award and says she is now eligible for…
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February 9, 2024 0

Bagley Competes In State One Act Play Festival

Bagley High School made their seventh consecutive and eleventh overall appearance in the State One Act Play Festival in St. Paul on Thursday. Bagley had the first of the eight Class “A” performances at 9:15 am. Bagley did not receive a star performance and continue to look for their first ever star performance at a…
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February 9, 2024 0

Johnson To Run As Republican In MN 1B House Race

An announced candidate for the Minnesota House District 1B seat says he’ll run as a Republican.  Travis “Bull” Johnson of Beltrami had considered running as a third party candidate, but announced Wednesday that he’ll run as a Republican in November’s election..  Johnson joins East Grand Forks Mayor Steve Gander as announced Republican candidates for the…
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February 8, 2024 0

Swenby and Augustine named Region 8A Triple A Award Winners 

Over 30 regional students, and their families gathered in the Beaulieu Ballroom at the Shooting Star Casino on Wednesday afternoon to be honored for their Academic, Arts, and Athletic achievements for the Minnesota State High School League’s Triple A Award. Each School across Region 8A was able to have up to two nominees for the…
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February 8, 2024 0

Main Street Bar Owner discusses sudden closing 

After finding out about a structural issue in their building earlier this week, the City of Ada has announced that they will be closing the Ada Event Center and Main Street Bar for an unspecified amount of time starting Thursday. Bar Owner Amber Kroshus says she’s trying to remain positive and is still figuring out…
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February 8, 2024 0

Area Organizations Celebrating Giving Hearts Day 

Giving Hearts Day is today, and for many area organizations it’s the most important day of fundraising day of the year. Giving Hearts Day offers charities an online giving platform and encourages people to give to charities they love during a highly promoted 24 hour period. Since the event started in 2008 Minnesota and North…
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February 8, 2024 0

Hillsboro Public Schools Select Dryburgh As Next Superintendent

The Hillsboro Public School Board has announced their selection for the district’s next superintendent. After lively discussion following the final interview, the board selected current Hillsboro Elementary Principal, Jon Dryburgh. The board came to the decision Wednesday night after the conclusion of the interview with Lake Park Audubon High School Assistant Principal, Ben Hannasch. Following…
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February 8, 2024 0

Ada City Council Meeting Recap 

During the Ada City Council meeting on Tuesday night there was also a thirty plus minute discussion with Dekko Center manager Brianna Eggen about the ongoing Dekko Center project and whether or not the city will explore a potential bonding bill due to a recent estimate for the project as a whole coming in at…
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February 8, 2024 0

Fosston Drivers Ed Classes

The Spring Drivers Ed class sign-up is now available. Classes will begin April 2nd and will be held at the Fosston High School. This course consists of the State required 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of Behind-the-Wheel. The classroom prepares the student for the written permit test. All class information can be…
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February 7, 2024 0