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Mahnomen School holding senior scholarship night on Thursday 

The Mahnomen School District will be holding their annual Senior Scholarship Night this Thursday at the Mahnomen High School. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the night, and what they can help students with.  Again, that’s this Thursday. March 13 at the Mahnomen School.


March 11, 2025 0

Spay and neuter this spring 

Kitten season is right around the corner, and area animal rescues are reminding people about the importance of spaying and neutering their pets. Sidney Williams of Smileys Rescue in Fertile tells us more about the importance of spaying and neutering this time of year.  Like most rescues in our area Smiley’s Rescue is completely full,…
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March 11, 2025 0

City of Twin Valley looking to crack down on nuisance properties this spring 

The Twin Valley City is looking to crack down on blight in 2025. At their council meeting on Monday night, the Twin Valley City Council had lengthy discussions on nuisance issues they would like to see cleaned up ahead of the all city cleanup on April 24. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton says this year…
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March 11, 2025 0

Ada Borup West revamping tardy policy 

The Ada Borup West School Board approved a new tardy policy at their board meeting on Monday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more about the new policy, and why it needed to be changed.  Cook says the board also approved the 2025/2026 school calendar with the exception of graduation, and he…
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March 10, 2025 0

Spring Programming on the Horizon at Lake Bemidji State Park 

Spring is right around the corner, and the staff at Lake Bemidji State Park are celebrating accordingly. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake gives us a preview of a new program they’re offering centered around arts and crafts.  Drake says she also has a pair of fun activities planned for later this month as…
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March 10, 2025 0

More tips on protecting your home from break ins 

Spring time is a time of travels as many across the state are traveling after being stuck at home due to the winter weather. This traveling however, can leave your home more at risk of a break in. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some things you do as a homeowner to lower the chances…
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March 10, 2025 0

Speaking Proudly looking for high school girls to compete in 2025 competition 

Minnesota based organization Speaking Proudly is looking for high school girls across the state of Minnesota to participate in this year’s Speaking Proudly Speech Competition at the Minnesota State Capital in November. Organization Representative Sherie Wallace (Share-e) tells us more about Speaking Proudly.  While the application process doesn’t open until November Wallace says girls interested…
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March 10, 2025 0

Legislative Committee Deadline coming up in Early April  

The Minnesota Legislative Committee Deadline is set for early April, and legislators down in St Paul are trying to get their bills through committees so that they can be heard on the House and Senate floors for 2025. One of those Legislators is Rep. John Burkel (R-Badger) who has a number of bills in committee.…
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March 10, 2025 0

Win-E-Mac Kindergarten Registration

ERSKINE, MN—Administrators at the Win-E-Mac School District are looking ahead to the next school year.  Win-E-Mac Principal Casey Reierson is asking parents of children who will be five years old by September 1 to register for kindergarten or pre-school. You can get more information by calling the Win-E-Mac School office at 218-687-2236.


March 10, 2025 0