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Waubun Ogema White Earth School District ready for new year 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board called the school district’s general election for this November at their meeting on Wednesday. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says there will be at least one new face on the board, and that he’s very happy to see a large amount of interest in serving the school district.  The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth…
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August 23, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac School Board meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board approved changes in personnel meeting on Tuesday. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says this included the final steps in the elevation of Brady Langemo to the Dean of Students position.  Cook says they also approved a bus contract to fill one of their routes.  Lastly Cook says they also reached an agreement…
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August 23, 2024 0

Soy foam to be used to fight fires 

Corey Hanson of the Norman County Soybean Growers will be giving a presentation to Norman County fire departments regarding soy foam and how it can be used to fight field fires. Hanson tells us more about this product.  Hanson says this product will also benefit producers across the region, especially soybean producers.  For the latest…
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August 23, 2024 0

Ada Police Department promotes longtime officer 

Bruce Coonfield has been with the Ada Police Department for 11 years, and it was announced Thursday that he is being promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Coonfield tells us more about this new role, and what it means to him.  Coonfield also told us more about his career as a cop, and what he…
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August 23, 2024 0

Minnesota Drainage and Conservation Summit recap

The first ever Minnesota Drainage and Conservation Summit was held yesterday in Rothsay. Rob Sip of the Red River Watershed Management Board was in attendance, and says the event was a huge success. Sip says talks are already starting for next year’s summit, as plans are for this to become an annual meeting.   Interviews wit…
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August 23, 2024 0

Mahnomen Wild Rice Days

MAHNOMEN, MN—Mahnomen’s annual Wild Rice Days is coming up Saturday.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us about what’s on tap. There will also be art demonstrations, moccasin games and a classic car show.  There’s more information on Mahnomen’s Wild Rice Days on the Wild Rice Day Facebook page.


August 23, 2024 0

Barnesville Potato Days Begins Friday

BARNESVILLE, MN—Barnesville’s annual Potato Days celebration begins Friday and runs through Saturday.  Director of Potato Days Missie Goheen talks about Friday’s events. Saturday’s schedule at Potato Days includes a parade through town at 1:30.  Goheen says this year’s parade has more than one grand marshal. There’s a full schedule of events at Barnesville’s Potato Days…
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August 23, 2024 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick School Ready For New Year

Like many school districts across Minnesota, Clearbrook-Gonvick is getting ready for the start of a new school year.  Clearbrook-Gonvick Superintendent Ryan Grow says he’s ready. While many school districts in the area have been talking about new cell phone policies, Grow says that’s not an issue at Clearbrook-Gonvick. The first day of school at Clearbrook-Gonvick…
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August 23, 2024 0

Farm and Field 8/22/2024

Harrison Weber (Red River Valley Growers Association) Cory Hanson (Norman County Corn & Soybean Growers) David Arends (Ada Area Farmer) Adam Sip (Bayer Crop Science) Mike Skaug (Area Farmer)


August 22, 2024 0

Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuge offering many special hunting opportunities 

Rydell Wildlife Refuge And Glacial Ridge Refuge  will be offering many different opportunities to take in the Minnesota outdoors, and do some hunting this fall. Refuge manager Gregg Knutsen tells us more about some of the opportunities for hunters. Knutsen says Rydell is also excited to be bringing back the 29th Annual Accessible Deer Hunt…
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August 22, 2024 0