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Ada Borup West Choir holding annual Spring Concert on Thursday 

The Ada Borup West High School Choir will be holding their annual Spring Concert this Thursday, and the community is invited to attend and show their support for the arts. Ada Borup West Choir Director Tanya Kemper gives us a preview of the show.  Kemper says it will be a busy week for her high…
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April 22, 2026 0

Mahnomen School Board not moving forward with “Yondr Pouch” cell phone policy

The Mahnomen School Board had further discussions regarding their cell phone policy at their meeting and Monday night, and made the decision to not move forward with the Yondr Pouch system. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon explains.  Simon says the board also took more action on the establishment of a teacher apprenticeship program.  Simon says the…
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April 22, 2026 0

Ada 150th Planning meeting set to take place on Thursday

Coming up on Thursday, there will be another planning meeting for the Ada 150th Celebration, which is set to take place this July. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says all are invited to the meeting, and she highlights some of the events that had been added to the 150th celebration schedule.  One event that’s expected…
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April 22, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office holds fundraiser for reserve program 

The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office held a pancake fundraiser for their Sheriff’s Reserve program on Sunday. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says the event was a success, as they were able to raise some funds for the program.  Halverson says the Sheriff’s Reserve Program is a massive asset to the sheriff’s office, and he explains…
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April 22, 2026 0

Twin Valley American Legion hosts National Legion Commander 

The Twin Valley American Legion welcomed a very special guest to their post on Sunday, as the National Legion Commander was in town for a quick visit. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halvorson recaps the visit.  Halvorson says being a place where veterans can gather and meet with other veterans is one of the many…
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April 22, 2026 0

Minnesota Ag Secretary Thom Peterson discusses State AG Legislation 

The Minnesota Legislative Session is continuing to move along, and a number of agricultural bills are being considered by the legislature. Minnesota Ag Secretary Thom Peterson says one bill that has been discussed is an ag financing bill which stalled recently, and he’s hoping that it will be brought forward again.  Peterson says his office…
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April 22, 2026 0

Oh Canada Show – April 21st

On the April 21st edition of the Oh Canada Show, Ed Gackley was joined by his first guest, Nancy Steinberg of Ducks Unlimited. His second guest was David Burnsy Burns from McTaggarts and Taggs Sports. They talked about the Fort Frances Lakers Player of the Week. Then, Stacey and Kristen from the Flint House would…
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April 21, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Tuesday 4/21/2026

In northern Minnesota, a new home-building approach could reshape how affordable housing is constructed.A partnership between Fresh Energy and Itasca County Habitat for Humanity has created a home in Cohasset that’s both energy efficient and cost-effective.The home includes thicker walls, better insulation, and an all-electric heating system—helping reduce energy costs while improving indoor air quality.Organizers…
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April 21, 2026 0

SAFE Kids Grand Forks holding annual Hands on Learning Fair this weekend 

SAFE KIds Grand Forks invites you to their annual Hands on Learning Fair this weekend at the Purpur Arena in Grand Forks. Jasmine Wangen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks tells us more about the fair, and how it’s different from other health fairs.  To give you a better idea of what you can expect from…
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April 21, 2026 0

MN Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen inducted into the MN FFA Hall of Fame

Minnesota FFA inducted MN Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen into the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame at their State Convention earlier this week. Commissioner Petersen says he is honored to be inducted.  Despite not being a member of FFA in his youth, Petersen says FFA is a very valuable organization. Peterson says FFA teaches students numerous…
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April 21, 2026 0