May Students of the Month The following students were nominated by the staff for SOTM based on three criteria:1) Student displays behaviors such as respect for others, high levels of motivation, andencouragement to peers.2) Student is an example of a positive role model/mentor to other students.3) Student is in good standing and gives superior effort…
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Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West Elementary students this week participated in a unique tradition that offers them the opportunity to learn try out some potential new hobbies and learn some new skills that they normally wouldn’t learn in the classroom. Ada-Borup-West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says they held their annual mini-labs on Monday and Tuesday…
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Waubun, MN — Community Co-ops has now begun work installing Natural Gas service to the Waubun community. This project was a couple years in the making and was delayed this year due to the wet spring, but Jake Swiers of Community Co-Ops says they are in town and encourage residents to get in touch with…
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White Earth Lake, MN — The Waubun Wildlife Club will be hosting their 30th annual Spring Fishing Tournament this Saturday, May 21st on White Earth Lake. The 45-team tournament, which is full, will be based out of the New Horizons Resort. Walleye will be the main target for teams, but a prize for biggest pike…
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Ada, MN — The Dekko Foundation celebrated their 40th anniversary this week by visiting the communities and projects they’ve supported in Norman County, and also gave one of those projects a nice boost to continue their support for future development. The Gary Pines, located one mile north of Gary, was surprised with a $4,000 donation…
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Ada, MN — Winter seemed to last forever this year and even though Spring has finally arrived, it still has not been very kind for outdoor work. But since the temps finally warmed up last week, the City of Ada Public Works and Parks Department have been working hard to get their parks and facilities…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro High School Seniors are being treated like royalty this week with grilled steaks and the annual Senior Skip Day highlighting their final week of classes. During the Hillsboro School News this week, High School Principal Terry Baesler shared that as part of a long-standing tradition, they will be serving up…
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Mahnomen, MN — The City of Mahnomen invites community members to an Open House for their recently renovated Fire Hall this Saturday, May 21st from 10am until 2pm. The city of Mahnomen has invested nearly $2 million into the facility since officially deciding to move forward with the renovations in October of 2020 and now…
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Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held a special meeting on Tuesday morning, May 17th to continue discussions in regards to an extended leave of absence request for Special Education Teacher Lisa Thompson. Due to an unfamiliarity with the request, which was an estimated 3-5 years, the board tabled their action at their regular…
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Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 16th, where they approved a new pairing agreement and hired a new K-12 principal. Current Principal Dustin Flaten has accepted the Superintendent position at Ulen-Hitterdal, so with his upcoming departure the school board approved hiring Raina Askin…
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