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Benedictine Ada Update 

Last Month the Benedictine Foundation held their Exquisite Tables Fundraiser and Foundation Director Cassie Visser says it was a very successful night.  Benedictine recently started a new program called Mission Court Companions and program head Morgan Hviding tells us more about it and their next event.  For more information on the ceiling track project and…
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May 1, 2024 0

Be aware of scams 

Law enforcement agencies across Northwest Minnesota are saying that they have seen an increase in phone and internet scams as of late, and Andrew Hanson of the Fosston Police Department reminds you to be extra cautious of these scams.  Hanson says people also need to be vigilant of malware scams, he reminds people to check…
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May 1, 2024 0

Hillsboro Elementary Spring Concert Kicks Off Busy Week of Music for Hillsboro Public Schools

It’s spring concert season for our area schools, including Hillsboro Elementary. Their annual spring concert is tomorrow. Elementary Music Teacher, Julie Zerface, talks about the theme of this year’s concert. Zerface mentions some of the selections of this year’s program. The Hillsboro Elementary Music Concert tomorrow night begins at 7pm at the Hillsboro Events Center.…
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May 1, 2024 0

New Exhibit honoring life of Korean War veteran set to open at Becker County Museum

The Becker County Museum will be opening a new exhibit later this month that will honor the life of a Callaway resident U.S. Army Sgt. Vernie Ambrose Zurn who went missing in action during the Korean War in June of 1953. Bethany Vareberg of the Becker County Museum tells us more about the life of…
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May 1, 2024 0

Area School Graduating Spring 2024 Classes this week 

Some area colleges and universities will be graduating the 2nd half of their class of 2024 this week. Area Schools that will be holding their Spring 2024 Commencement this week include. More information on individual commencements can be found on each of the college’s websites.


May 1, 2024 0

Farm Bill Update

Progress on a new Farm Bill in the US House of Representatives has been minimal, but many across the agriculture industry are calling for Washington to ramp up progress. One of these people is Luther Markwart of the  American Sugarbeet Growers Association who says that getting a bill done before the end of May is…
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May 1, 2024 0

Itasca State Park ramping up spring activities 

It’s a busy month of Activities at Itasca State Park as they have over a dozen events planned for this May. Itasca State Park Lead Interpretive Naturalist Connie Cox says events kick off on May 11 with their Bird Spotting Program.  Later that afternoon Cox says the Itasca State Park Jr Naturalist Program will resume…
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May 1, 2024 0

Skywarn Class At Ada-Borup-West

You can learn how to spot severe weather conditions before they reach your neighborhood.  There’s a Skywarn class put on by the National Weather Service coming to Ada next week. Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson has details. There is no charge for the Skywarn class.  Again, it’s Thursday, May 9 at 7pm at…
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May 1, 2024 0

Ada Police Department Welcomes New Officer

The Ada Police Department welcomed a new officer to their ranks. Kevin Mustafic was sworn in at a ceremony at Ada City Hall on Tuesday night in front of a dozen members of his family and community members. Mustafic says he’s excited to get started and explains why he chose to come to Ada.  Mustafic…
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April 30, 2024 0

Mitchell Claims ND State B Poetry Title for Northern Cass

Several students from our main listening area on the North Dakota side of the Red River competed in the Class B State Speech meet last Saturday.  Northern Cass brought back several pieces of hardware, including an individual state championship. Grayson Mitchell took the top spot in Poetry Interpretation at the competition in Mandan. Other Jaguars…
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April 30, 2024 0