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ABW Superintendent Visits Capitol

ADA, MN—Ada-Borup-West and Win-E-Mac School Superintendent Aaron Cook visited state lawmakers Tuesday at the Capitol in St. Paul.  Cook talks about the trip. Cook was asked if his group got a heads-up on what Governor Tim Walz’s education budget would be. There will be more about Wednesday’s Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting Thursday morning at 9…
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Mahnomen School News 3/11/26

News and information from the Mahnomen School DIstrict


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Local and Regional News, Wednesday 3/11/2026

The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding travelers heading north for March Break to plan ahead for a smoother trip across the border.Officials say in 2025 the agency welcomed more than 82 million travelers, while also intercepting over 83 thousand kilograms of illegal drugs and seizing more than 17,700 weapons and firearms.The agency encourages travelers…
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Polk County Extension hosting Beef Quality Assurance Workshop 

Area beef producers are invited to the Polk County Extension office next month, as they will be holding a free Beef Quality Assurance Workshop. Heather Dufault of Polk County Extension tells us more.  Dufault says Polk County Extension, and other organizations worldwide are celebrating women in agriculture this month as well.  For more information on…
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Itasca State Park Update 

Itasca State Park will be holding a number of free events and programs over the next couple weeks. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have going on in the park over the next couple weeks.  Cox also reminds park goers to start making their camping and lodging reservations, as the…
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Mahnomen School hosting annual Lock In this week 

Coming up on Friday, students from the Mahnomen and Waubun Junior High will be gathering together for their annual Lock In event. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about this longstanding school tradition.  Again, that will take place this Friday starting at 6:00 at the Mahnomen School.


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Norman County well represented at Minnesota State E-Sports Competition 

The Minnesota State E-Sports Competition is set to kick off later this week, and Norman County will be well represented at this year’s competition. Ada Borup West E-Sports Advisor Mark Farwell says they will be sending nine students to the competition this week.  Norman County East E-Sports General Manager Kain Schow says they will be…
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Great Northern Regional Robotics Competition kicks off Thursday 

Starting tomorrow, robotics teams across Minnesota, and North Dakota will be flocking to the Alerus Center in Grand Forks for the Annual FIRST Robotics Great Northern Regional. Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference Representative Jesse Frost previews the event.  While there will be a livestream of the event, Frost says this is an event you’ll want to…
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The High 48s & Becky Schlegel To Perform At Top Hat Theatre

ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen is presenting The High 48s with Becky Schlegel this Friday night. Eric Christopher of the High 48s describes the band. Christopher tells us about Becky Schlegel and her musical background. And how did Schlegel and the High 48s get together? The High 48s with Becky Schlegel will perform…
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Tri Valley Opportunity Council Transportation Program seeking public feedback 

The Tri Valley Opportunity Council Transportation Program is currently conducting a public survey, and they’re asking all residents of Northwest Minnesota to take a couple minutes and participate. Tri-Valley RTC Program Manager Marcia Haglund tells us more. Haglund explains it’s important for you to take this survey. Haglund says they want everyone to participate in…
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