Author: Joe Lancello

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Sonrise Block Party Tuesday

Sonrise Evangelical Free Church in Ada is holding a block party on Tuesday night, June 13.  Pastor Dave Ingraham of Sonrise tells us details. Ingraham says you’ll have the chance to play some games. This block party is also free of charge. The block party will be at Sonrise Evangelical Free Church at 510 West…
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June 12, 2023 0

Gary Days This Weekend

The annual Gary Days celebration is coming up this weekend.  Lori Thronson, one of the Gary Days organizers, says the festival will begin with a movie and music Friday night. Then from 7 to 10pm, Rhoda Habedank will sing at Who’s Place.  There will be many more things going on Saturday and Sunday.  We’ll go…
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June 12, 2023 0

Benefits Of Dairy Foods

June is Dairy Month…a time to remember the benefits of including dairy products in our diets.  On last Saturday’s Access Health program, Alyson Fendrick of Midwest Dairy talked about why dairy products are good for us. Fendrick goes on to talk about the essentials we get from dairy foods. Another benefit from dairy foods is…
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June 12, 2023 0

Ada City Council Talks Reserve Police Officer

One of the items discussed at this week’s Ada City Council meeting was hiring a reserve police officer.  Ada Mayor John Hintz says the idea has merit. There was also discussion about buying a new police car for the city.  No action was taken on either item and there will be further talks at the…
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June 10, 2023 0

Minnesota DNR Has Free Activities This Weekend

If you’re interested in doing something outdoors this weekend, you’re in luck.  Sara Berhow with the Minnesota DNR says this is Take A Kid Fishing Weekend. Berhow goes on to say that Saturday is a day when you can get into all Minnesota state parks free of charge. You would still have to pay to…
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June 9, 2023 0

2023-24 Mahnomen School Year To Start Early

When it comes time to start the new school year in August, Mahnomen students may feel like their summer vacation was awfully short.  And they’d be right.  Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson says the 2023-24 school year in Mahnomen will start two weeks earlier than usual. Pederson says that families that want to take a…
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June 9, 2023 0

Ada: Help Wanted

The City of Ada has a couple of summer jobs available for mowing.  The problem is that no one has even applied for these jobs.  Ada Mayor John Hintz wonders why. Hintz says you can still apply for these jobs. You can contact Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson for more information on these summer jobs.


June 9, 2023 0

Precipitation & Markets

Rainfall around the Red River Valley has been scattered…with some areas getting more than others.  Allison Thompson with The Money Farm in Ada says the differences in rainfall are affecting the markets. Thompson was speaking on KRJB’s Farm and Field Show, which airs Wednesday afternoons from 2 until 5.


June 9, 2023 0

Seyfried, Saure Re-elected To Central Valley School Board

Both incumbents running for re-election to the Central Valley School Board won their respective races Tuesday.  David Seyfried was re-elected to the Area 4 seat and Greg Saure was re-elected in Area 7.  Both candidates ran unopposed.  


June 8, 2023 0

Fertile Car Show Saturday

Downtown Fertile will be filled with classic cars this Saturday at the ninth annual Fertile Car Show.  Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden was asked how many classic cars are expected on Saturday. Liden says Fertile’s city wide rummage sale will also take place on Saturday. There will also be a pancake breakfast Saturday from 8am…
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June 8, 2023 0