Aging Matters – February 2nd, 2026
George and Sue Fraik with guest Sarah Kumfer, Food Service Manager for the ARrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA). Sarah gives information on the food programs in our community.
Shock & Awe accepting donations through Norman County One Fund Drive
The Norman County One Fund Drive runs through the end of the month, and one organization that’s asking for donation consideration is Norman County Shock & Awe. Shock & Awe members Hannah Brandt and Sawyer Hemberger explain what Shock & Awe is. Brandt and Hemberger highlight some of the projects they have been able to…
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City of Ada selling Time Capsule caplets for 150th celebration
The City of Ada will be celebrating 150 years this summer, and the city is giving you a chance to leave your mark on history through a time capsule. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more. Again, you can go to the City of Ada, Minnesota Facebook page for more information.
Norman County East Snow Daze is this week
The Norman County East Student Council will be holding their annual Snow Daze Celebration this week. NCE Student Council Advisor Hunter Schow says students have been hard at work the last couple weeks planning out this week’s festivities. Schow tells us what the student council has planned for activities this week. For more news and…
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Public Health trying to fill in the Gaps of Rural Healthcare
Public Health is active in every Minnesota County, and while the work they do is very impactful, many are unaware of the sheer amount of work and programs their local Public Health Office offers. While the services offered through Public Health may differ from county to county, Sarah Kjono of Norman-Mahnomen says the ultimate goal…
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Norman County GOP and DFL Parties holding Caucus Elections on Tuesday
The 2026 precinct caucuses are on Tuesday, and the Norman County DFL and GOP parties will be gathering to show support for their preferred candidates ahead of their party conventions later this year. Norman County DFL Chair Kelly Parker explains their plans for Tuesday. Parker also tells us what she expects to be the main…
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ASGA Holds annual Meeting in California
The American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) held their annual meeting in California last week. Former ASGA President Neil Rockstad says this year’s annual meeting went well, and he shares some of the highlights, and major talking points of the meeting. There’s a lot of issues affecting sugarbeet growers right now, but Rockstad says an unbalanced…
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Benedictine Living Community participating in Giving Hearts Day
Giving Hearts Day is on February 12, and one of the many local organizations that will be participating this year is Benedictine Living Community in Ada. Cassie Visser of Benedictine says they are excited to participate in their 2nd year of Giving Hearts Day. Visser, and Tyler Rice of Thrivent say they are going to…
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Win-E-Mac Snowfest Approaches
ERSKINE, MN—It’s going to be an exciting week at Win-E-Mac School. Their annual Snowfest Dance is coming up on Friday. Win-E-Mac activities director Brady Langemo talks about what’s leading up to the dance this week. Langemo says Friday’s home basketball game against Fosston will be a “white out” game, where fans are encouraged to wear…
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Hawley School hosting Section 4A Dance Competition today
The Hawley School will be full of the area’s best dancers this week, as they are hosting the section’s dance competition today. Hawley Dance Coach Hannah Johnson says they are excited to be able to host the competition for the second straight year. Johnson also shares some details about today’s competition, including the teams that…
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