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Protect your heart, avoid mixing caffeine and snow removal  

Snow removal is something most people in Minnesota and North Dakota will have to deal with, but did you know that health professionals actually advise against drinking caffeinated beverages like coffee before you go out? Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health explains.  The best thing you could drink before and after heading outside for snow…
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January 5, 2026 0

DNR Conservation Officers Honored For Lifesaving

The Minnesota DNR’s Enforcement Division has recognized nine conservation officers for lifesaving efforts.  On the early evening of September 1, conservation officer Coby Fontes of Warroad learned a boat had overturned on Lake of the Woods and the two occupants’ life jackets were trapped under the watercraft.  He located the anglers…one of whom was on…
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January 3, 2026 0

City of Hawley reminds residents about winter parking 

The City of Hawley has already seen multiple snowfalls, and the city is reminding Residents about their winter parking and snow removal rules. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner.  More information on snow removal or other city ordinances can be seen on the City of Hawley website at hawley.govoffice.com.


January 3, 2026 0

Snow depth and trail reports available through Minnesota DNR

Minnesota has thousands of miles of recreational trails, but with the weather always changing and varying across the state, choosing the right trail can be difficult. However, the Minnesota DNR does have an online resource available to you to choose the right trail. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more.  Again, just go…
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January 3, 2026 0

Infrastructure was a big focus for the City of Ada in 2025 

2025 was a big year for the City of Ada, especially when it came to the city’s infrastructure investments. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says that one of the infrastructure projects the city was most excited to wrap up in 2025 was the Ada Event Center project.  Larson says the city also made big investments…
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January 2, 2026 0

Benedictine Foundation raises over $100,000 in 2025 

Giving was in the air this past year at Benedictine Living Community in Ada. Benedictine Foundation-Ada Executive Director Cassie Visser is excited to share that they raised over $100,000 in 2025.  As for how the money raised was used, Visser says the Benedictine Foundation was able to make some big purchases that will better the…
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January 2, 2026 0

4th Annual Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo Corn Hole Tournament fast approaching 

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo Corn Hole Tournament, which is set to take place on January 10 in Halstad. Event representative Cayley Steen tells us more about the event.  Steen says the funds raised from the tournament also goes to a great cause.  If the tournament or scholarship fund sounds…
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January 2, 2026 0

Norman County East FFA makes big strides in 2025 

The Norman County East (NCE) FFA program has only been around for a couple years, and over those years there’s been a lot of turnout in their advisor position. However, after the hiring of a new Ag instructor this past summer the program is seeing stability, and growth. NCE FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner.  As for…
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January 2, 2026 0

Helping Police With Elderly Adults

FOSSTON, MN—Police and EMT’s are often called to the home of an elderly adult on a medical call.  And if that adult lives alone and isn’t conscious when help arrives, it can be hard for that elderly adult to get the proper treatment.  Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve has a suggestion for elderly adults who…
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January 2, 2026 0

Ada Bio Girls expanding in 2026

2026 is officially here, which means the Ada Bio Girls Chapter will be opening a new registration period soon. Tera Johnson of the Ada Bio Girls says their programming will be staying pretty similar to last year, but they will be expanding the amount of members and mentors who can join the Ada Bio Girls. …
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January 1, 2026 0