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The 2026 FIRST Robotics Season is in full swing, and did you know that there’s a lot more to robotics than just building and driving robots? MN Robotics Coaches Association President and Nevis Robotics mentor Olaf Netteberg says a big section of his team does nothing with the robot and focuses on Impact, which is…
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Every year, the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) gives out three awards to recognize artists and arts advocates who stand out in terms of artistry or volunteerism, and this year’s winners have been announced. NWMAC Director Mara Hanel tells us who will be taking home their Northwest Artist of the Year for Visual Art. Hanel…
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The Mahnomen School Board had discussions about their summer programming at their meeting earlier this week. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says they will be making no major changes to the program, but are always looking for ways to improve. Like many area school districts, the Mahnomen School District is dealing with a shortage of substitute…
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The Minnesota State FCCLA Convention is coming up this weekend, and Ada Borup West will be well represented this weekend. Ada Borup West FCCLA Advisor Miki Hennen previews this year’s state convention, which over 30 students will be attending. Hennen says the state convention also gives the opportunity for students to qualify for Nationals, which…
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Benedictine Living Community – Ada was recently chosen as the winner of the LeadingAge Minnesota Photo Contest for a photo that was taken at their National Grandparents Day celebration last year. Morgan Hviding of Benedictine Living Community in Ada tells us more. Hviding says the photo is a perfect representation of their mission at Benedictine…
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Minnesota State Representative Michelle Fischbach has been named a Small Business Deduction Champion by the National Federation of Independent Business, a group that advocates for small businesses. The award recognizes members of Congress who were instrumental in securing the permanent 20% Small Business Deduction. This tax provision prevents a significant tax hike on over 33…
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The Fosston School District will have a new face leading the district next school year, as Superintendent Todd Selk has accepted the superintendent position at another Polk County School. Selk made the announcement on KKCQ 96.7 FM earlier this morning. Selk says this move back to Crookston brings his career full circle, and he’s looking…
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A road closure notice for motorists in the area this Wednesday.Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on March 25th, the intersection of Mowat Avenue and Church Street will be closed to all traffic due to a watermain repair. Officials say the closure is expected to last for one day.Drivers should also be aware of possible lane width…
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The 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session is in full swing, and the Red River Watershed Management Board is keeping a close eye on legislation potentially coming out of St Paul. Red River Watershed Management Board Director Rob Sip says of the 2,000 bills implemented during the session, they’ve flagged about 50 of them. Sip says out…
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