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September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to celebrate the positive aspects of aging and explore ways to enhance the wellbeing of older people. Sam Roth, a University of Minnesota Extension educator, says the physical aspect of aging isn’t the only one to consider. The University of Minnesota Extension Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing…
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Here’s something to keep in mind if you’ll be driving through Grand Forks County this weekend. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says it will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at a predetermined location in Grand Forks County on Saturday. Along with that, there will be saturation patrols Friday and Saturday in Grand Forks County. The goal…
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Break out your aprons and make your way over to Ada on Saturday, as the annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ will take place in conjunction with Fun in the Flatlands. Ada Mayor, and BBQ representative John Hintz invites all to Ada on Saturday, and he gives us a look into this year’s competition. Hintz also…
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The Twin Valley-Gary Area Community Fund and Joseph Urdahl Memorial Fund (TVGACF) are now accepting grant applications for projects that will enhance and/or improve life for the residents and visitors of the Twin Valley and Gary area. TVGACF Board President Tracy Christianson tells us more about the available grants. While the grant is available to…
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The Norman County Commission had a discussion about their 2025 budget at their meeting on Tuesday. Norman County Commission Chair LeAnn Hall tells us what was discussed, and what needs to be considered when finalizing this budget next month. Hall says during the meeting the Commission also heard a report from County Attorney Elizabeth Brained…
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The Norman County Historical Society invites you to Ada this Saturday during Fun in the Flatlands for their annual Pioneer Days celebration. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us what’s on the menu for this year’s meal. Kitchell says the museum will also be open for visit, as well as art demonstrations,…
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After some changes to the start of the 2024/2025 school year Ada Borup West Elementary will welcome students back today. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says she is excited for students to be back and is ready for another school year. While the high school’s first day was Tuesday the elementary school has been busy the…
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The 2024 sugarbeet harvest season is underway, and results have been promising. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar says pre harvest has been showing the signs of a strong sugarbeet crop. Hastings also discussed stockpiling and processing goals with the fall harvest fast approaching. Diseases like root rot were a major concern for producers ahead…
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A group of girls from Ada-Borup-West will be holding a car wash Sunday at Lee Brothers in Ada. Avery Johnson’s FCCLA—Family, Career and Community Leaders of America—group is raising funds for their parliamentary team’s competitions. She tells us what a parliamentary team is. Sunday’s car wash will be from 4 to 7 pm at Lee…
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FOSSTON, MN—Fosston will hold its 29th annual Heritage Days celebration Saturday. Bonnie Stewart tells us where the celebration is located and what’s on tap. Stewart says there will also be several artists demonstrating their crafts. The Sons of Norway will also have a tent set up from 9am to 2pm featuring Norwegian artifacts and more. …
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