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Fosston Heritage Days is this week 

The 30th Annual Fosston Heritage Days celebration kicks off this Friday. Event Representative Bonnie Stewart says the celebration kicks off on Friday with a special musical guest, playing classic country music.  Stewart, and Sue Roland of the Sons of Norway, say the festivities continue into Saturday, and they give us a look into some of…
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September 1, 2025 0

Norman County Field Day is next week 

Next week, Norman County Extension will be holding a Field Day at the Corey Hanson Farm, and area producers are invited to attend. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension tells us more about what’s happening at the field day this year.  Dufalut says there will also be a meal provided, and she encourages everyone to…
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August 29, 2025 0

REAL ID Rollout goes smoothly 

Enforcement of the REAL ID travel requirement went into effect earlier this year, and many licensing centers, and other entities are dealing with the fallout. Stacy Erickson of the Norman County Recorder, and Licensing Center says the rollout for REAL ID has gone well, and she tells us what you need to know if you’re…
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August 29, 2025 0

United Beet Seed holding multiple trials across Red River Valley 

The Sugarbeet Pre Harvest is underway, and is expected to ramp up in a couple weeks, which also means that different trials across the Red River Valley will also start pulling beets for research purposes. Matt Kaufman of United Beet Seed says they have a ton of trials happening throughout the valley.  Kaufman says they…
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August 29, 2025 0

Labor Day Weekend at Itasca State Park 

The Staff at Itasca State Park will be wrapping up summer break this weekend. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into what they have going on at the park later this afternoon, and on Saturday.  Cox also tells us what they have planned for this Sunday.  More information, and a…
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August 29, 2025 0

Motor Vehicle Deaths on the Decline in Minnesota 

Motor vehicle fatality rates in Minnesota are on the decline. During his appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope this week, Ada Police chief Steve Hager talked about the motor vehicle death trends being reported in Minnesota this year.  Hager did say however, that ATV/UTV fatality rates have been moving in a troubling direction.  The Kaleidoscope Program…
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August 29, 2025 0

Dekko Center Update 

Progress continues to be made on the Ada Dekko Center project. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen gives us a facility update, which includes the latest on the hot tub installation.  Eggen says they are still in need of lifeguards for the pool, and Eggen encourages anyone who’s interested to reach out.  Eggen was a guest…
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August 29, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Pre Harvest Update 

The Sugarbeet Pre Harvest is underway in the Red River Valley. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar says the harvest is off to a good start, and the crop is looking “nice”.  Hastings says recent cooler temperatures should help the beet crop.  Hastings also talked about some of the diseases being reported in the sugarbeet…
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August 28, 2025 0

Ada City Council discusses budget and public works building 

The Ada City Council met in a special session on Wednesday. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the first item up for discussion was the 2026 budget, and he tells us what the council is looking at ahead of its final approval.  There was also a discussion regarding the Ada Public Works department building, and Hintz…
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August 28, 2025 0

Labor Day Weekend celebration at the Maple Lake Pavilion 

This Sunday, there will be a Labor day Weekend celebration at the Maple Lake Pavilion in Mentor. Maple Lake Pavilion representative Kayla Pederson gives us a look into some of Sunday’s festivities.  Pederson says they also have a lot going on in the afternoon, including many different options for food, and a special musical guest. …
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August 28, 2025 0