Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Ada City Council News & Notes from February 8th Meeting

Ada, MN — The Ada City Council spent a great deal of time on Tuesday night debating how to proceed with a pair of hot ticket items in need of repair at the city owned Dekko Community Center. The sauna has been down for the last couple months and while the hot tub is working,…
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February 9, 2022 0

A.P. Grooming Opens New Mobile Pet Grooming Business in Fosston & Bagley

Fosston, MN — A new pet grooming business is opening this weekend in Fosston and Bagley. Operating out of a mobile grooming bus, AP Grooming owner Ashley Fults will be hosting a grand opening this weekend at her two locations, the East Polk Canine Kennels in Fosston and Fireside Grill and Patio in Bagley. Fults…
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February 8, 2022 0

Representative Marquart Talks Expectations as Legislative Session Gets Underway

St. Paul, MN — The 2022 Minnesota Legislative session got underway last week and there is a lot on the line this year, according to District 4B Representative Paul Marquart. Not only is it an election year, but it’s also a redistricting year and the legislature needs to address a more than $7 billion budget…
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February 8, 2022 0

Between Giving Hearts Days & Benefit Dinner, It’s a Big Week of Fundraising for St. Michael’s School

Mahnomen, MN — It’s a big week of fundraising for the St. Michael’s Catholic School in Mahnomen, including their biggest fundraiser of the year in their annual benefit dinner. The St. Michael’s School Benefit Dinner is scheduled for 5pm this Sunday, February 13th. Tickets are still available, according to Development Director Tina Penner, and include…
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February 8, 2022 0

Ada Public Works Provides Tips to Prepare for Power Outages

Ada, MN — Losing your electricity in the middle of winter can be dangerous or at the very least an uncomfortable situation if for an extended period of time, and it does happen on occasion. Recently on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, we spoke with Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen on how to prepare for…
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February 8, 2022 0

Private Pesticide Applicator Training Coming Up in Norman County

Ada, MN — An opportunity to become certified or recertified for the Private Pesticide Applicator Training is coming to the Ada Events Center on Monday, February 21st at 1pm. Heather Dufault, Norman/Polk County Extension Educator, encourages farmers to get preregistered if they are due for recertification. The cost for recertification is $75. Other upcoming Private…
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February 7, 2022 0

Mahnomen School District Hosts Special Election on Tuesday for $4.5 Million Referendum

Mahnomen, MN — This coming Tuesday, February 8th, Mahnomen School District residents will decide the fate of a $4.5 million building referendum as part of a special election. The district initially made a number of critical investments back in 2016 that included new elementary classrooms, HVAC upgrades, proper bus drop offs, and other site improvements.…
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February 7, 2022 0

Winterfest Provides Great Opportunity to Explore AELC

Fertile, MN — The Agassiz Environmental Learning Center in Fertile is providing free, fun, and safe outdoor recreation for community members this winter. Wayne Goeken, Executive Director of the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center says they have around 10 miles of cross country ski and snow shoe trails and they are in excellent condition! If you’ve…
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February 3, 2022 0

White Earth Nation’s Annual Ice Fishing Derby Heads to Strawberry Lake

White Earth, MN — White Earth Public Safety and White Earth Natural Resources invite all to participate in their 2nd annual White Earth Nation Ice Fishing Derby this Saturday, February 5th on Strawberry Lake. The event will run from 11am and 3pm and participants are asked to use the Christian Retreat Access located on the…
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February 3, 2022 0