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KC Pro West coming to South Twin 

It’s going to be a very cold weekend, but that’s not going to stop the KC Pro West snowmobile races from coming to town this weekend. Andy Lavoy of Pinehurst Resort gives us a preview of this weekend’s races.  While the temperatures are supposed to be very cold, Lavoy says there will be places you…
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January 23, 2026 0

Tips and Tricks to cut down on your energy bill

This week is National Energy Saving Week and residents across the region are encouraged to take steps in conserving energy. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric Cooperative in Mahnomen shares some simple tips and tricks you can do to cut back on your energy bill.  If you’re trying to cut down on your heating bill,…
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January 23, 2026 0

Frostbite

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect through Noon Sunday for the listening area.  Frostbite can be a major risk in these frigid conditions.  Kelsey Merkens, a registered nurse with Norman Mahnomen Public Health, says you can get frostbite easily when it’s this cold. Merkens tells us how to know if you have frostbite. She…
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January 23, 2026 0

Waubun School Board hold work session on potential athletic facility project 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board held a working session before their regular meeting on Wednesday, to have further discussions about a potential athletic facility building project. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth talks more about the meeting, and what’s currently being discussed.  During their regular meeting on Wednesday, Spaeth says the board also approved a pair of…
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January 23, 2026 0

City of Ada to have further discussions about Public Works building Project 

The City of Ada will have to make some big decisions about the public works building project soon, but before they do so, the city will still have a lot of work ahead of them. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives us an update on the project, and what’s coming up next.  While she won’t…
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January 22, 2026 0

Red River Valley a major force in the baked bean industry 

Baked beans are a staple in almost every midwest home, but did you know that this is made possible due to  Minnesota and North Dakota dry bean producers? Robert Loggins of Bush Beans tells us more.  In 2022 North Dakota and Minnesota were the two largest producers of Dry Beans in the United States, with…
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January 22, 2026 0

NWMAC seeking submissions for Annual Art Exhibit 

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is currently seeking submissions from local artists for their annual Art Exhibit. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about this year’s Exhibit, and what they’re looking for.  While the event is in Warroad, Hanel says the NWMAC is seeking submissions from artists all across Northwest Minnesota.  To…
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January 22, 2026 0

2026 Legislative Session preview 

The 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session is less than a month away, and like the past few years it’s expected to be a very interesting year in St Paul. Minnesota Senator Steve Green (R-Fosston) expects that it will be “one of those years” with a lot of unknowns heading into the session.  As for priorities, Green…
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January 22, 2026 0

Clear Fuels Conference

The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council has led a delegation to the Clean Fuels Conference this week in Orlando.  Paul Freeman of Starbuck is one of those in Orlando; he talks about the growth of biodiesel. Freeman explains why there is uncertainty. The Clean Fuels Conference wraps up today in Orlando.


January 22, 2026 0

Norman County East School Board meets 

The Norman County East School Board approved their 2026-2027 school calendar at their meeting on Wednesday evening. NCE Superintendent Rob Nudell says there are no major changes to next year’s agenda.  Nudell says the board also approved an audit services contract.  School Boards typically reorganize at the beginning of the year, and Nudell says this…
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January 22, 2026 0