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Waubun Candidates Forum Saturday

WAUBUN, MN—Waubun residents have a chance to hear from local and state candidates for office Saturday. The GWFC Library Club is holding a candidate forum Saturday from 1 to 5pm at the Waubun Community Center.  Candidates for several offices have been invited, including Mahnomen County Sheriff, County Attorney, County Board, City Councils, and Minnesota Senate…
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September 18, 2026 0

Nicole Smart Haugen To Enter ABW Hall of Fame

ADA, MN—One of the most decorated athletes in Ada-Borup history will be inducted into the Ada-Borup-West Hall of Fame on Saturday.  Nicole Smart Haugen won six letters in track and field and was a four-time all conference player in volleyball.  But it was on the basketball court where Nicole stood out.  She lettered six times,…
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September 18, 2026 0

Who is Hawley’s new Middle School Principal Alex Sandahl?

The Hawley Middle School has seen a lot of changes over the last year, with the biggest change being the opening of their new middle school. However, this also means that a person to lead the middle school needed to be hired, and that’s when new Middle School Principal Alex Sandahl came into the picture.…
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September 18, 2026 0

Waubun Ogema White Earth School News 9/17/26

News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District


September 17, 2026 0

Mahnomen School News 9/16/26

News and information from the Mahnomen School District


September 17, 2026 0

Ada Public Library Update 

The fall season is here, and the Ada Public Library will be celebrating accordingly, with a  series of events and programs, throughout the rest of the month. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn highlights some of their events and programs coming up.  If you have any Christmas, Halloween or other holiday decorations you’d like to get rid…
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September 17, 2026 0

This weekend at Itasca State Park 

It’s expected to be a decent weekend weather wise coming up, and one way you can enjoy the early fall season is by taking a trip to Itasca State Park, as they will be holding a series of events. Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be kicking off the weekend on Friday with…
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September 17, 2026 0

East Polk Heritage Center To Host Big Events

The East Polk Heritage Center just wrapped up with it’s Heritage Days event over the weekend celebrating 40 years of operation and 31 years of the Heritage Days, and Executive Director Bonnie Stewart and President Stephanie Anderson spoke to R&J Broadcasting to discuss what is next on the calendar for the Center with that in…
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September 17, 2026 0

FSA Deputy Director discusses Farm Bill 

It’s been eight years since Congress has passed a Farm Bill, and with the farm program expiring at the end of the month, time to pass a new bill is running out. But what will happen at the local level if a new deal isn’t reached by the end of the month? During a panel…
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September 17, 2026 0

Norman County Sheriff’s Office to start Seatbelt/Car Seat Enforcement Campaign 

The Norman County Sheriff’s Office will be looking to crack down on seatbelt, and child passenger safety, thanks to their latest Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Campaign. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall explains.  Fall says the Norman County Sheriff’s Office will be pursuing more TZD funding for campaigns next year.   For more information on Towards Zero…
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September 17, 2026 0