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Norman County’s Farm Family of the Year comes from Ada. The Germolus family was chosen 2023 Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota. Austen Germolus talks about the recognition. Germolus says the farm has been in the family for 140 years. The three boys are ages six, five and two…so it will…
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The newest member of the Norman County Sheriff’s Department is on the way to Ada. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall made the announcement on Friday’s Kaleidoscope program on KRJB. Sheriff Fall says the K-9 will be at the National Night Out in Ada Tuesday night, but there won’t be any demonstrations with the K-9.
MAHNOMEN, MN—Like many communities around the country, Mahnomen will hold a National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther says it will be from 5 to 7 pm at the Mahnomen High School at the southeast lot on First Street South. Mahnomen County Social Services will also be there with information. …
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There’s something new at the Johnson Sports Complex at Ada-Borup-West High School. A new scoreboard was installed at the football and track stadium. Ada-Borup-West Activities Director Kenley Wahlin talks about the new scoreboard. Wahlin says local businesses helped pay for the new scoreboard. You can see the new Ada-Borup-West scoreboard in person on Saturday, August…
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A farmer’s market in Ada began operating Thursday. Jessie Heitman, owner of Laughing Earth Gardens, tells us what’s being sold. Heitman tells us when the farmer’s market is open. The Ada farmer’s market is located in front of Laughing Earth Gardens…and it’s open on Thursday afternoons.
Now that we’re getting into the hottest part of summer, you’ll need to be aware of heat-related illnesses and how to avoid them. Dr. Sree Gopi with Essentia Health-Ada talks about the various heat-related illnesses. Dr. Gopi also describes the signs of heat-related illness you should be aware of. Dr. Gopi adds that very young…
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CROOKSTON, MN—A year ago, the University of Minnesota-Crookston established the Center for Rural Education in Science and Technology, or CREST. The idea is to allow underserved and underrepresented schools in northwest Minnesota to have opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math that are commonly found in larger schools. Amber Murry, the K-through-12 CREST outreach coordinator,…
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LAKE PARK, MN—Here’s an update to a story the No Coast Network has been following. Fundraising to rebuild the Lake Park American Legion has been getting closer to the Legion’s $400,000 goal. Legion Post 181 Adjutant Karen Erickson says they recently received a very generous donation. Erickson says the Legion’s Build Back Better fundraiser on…
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Back to school isn’t too far away….and so the Norman County Salvation Army is preparing backpacks and supplemental school supplies for children who are in need. Aimee Eggen, chair of the Norman County Salvation Army service unit, tells us who can qualify for backpacks. Applicants may be asked to provide a picture ID for all…
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HAWLEY, MN—There seems to be a truce in Hawley when it comes to the City Council and parents concerned that the softball and baseball fields near the rodeo grounds would be sold. You’ll remember last month, the Council said it had been approached by a business about buying the land west of the ball fields.…
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