Author: Prestin Douville

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Last week to take Norman Mahnomen Public Health Survey 

Norman Mahnomen Public Health is still taking survey submissions for their Opioid Settlement Dollars  Advisory Council, but they’re asking that people have their opinions submitted by the end of the week. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health reminds us what this survey is for. To complete the survey go to the Norman-Mahnomen Public Health…
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January 8, 2025 0

Ada Public Library Programming Update 

The Ada Public Library is kicking off the new year, with a month filled with fun events and programs for people of all ages. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn previews some of the activities that will be going on.  Osborn says their Winter Reading Challenge is in full swing as well, and she also encourages you…
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January 8, 2025 0

Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation looking forward to 2025 

2024 was a big year for the Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation (HEDC), and they’re looking forward to their success continuing into 2025. HEDC Vice President Dustin Nagel tells us what the organization will be focusing on in 2025.  Childcare has been a major focus of the HEDC, and Nagel says there are some things happening…
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January 8, 2025 0

Red River Watershed Management Board hoping for Bonding Bill in 2025 

The 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session is set to kick off next Tuesday, and many area entities are getting prepared for what’s expected to be a chaotic year in St Paul. Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) Director Rob Sip says this year’s session is already having a different feeling than past years.  Last year there…
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January 8, 2025 0

Hillsboro Seniors going to Bismarck next week

School is back in session at Hillsboro, and students are currently in their first full week of classes. Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler says they are excited to have students back in the building, and that they’ve done a good job getting back into the swing of things.  Baesler is also excited to announce…
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January 8, 2025 0

Wayne Kroshus appointed to Ada City Council 

After the resignation of Kim Lewis at last month’s Ada City Council Meeting the Ada City Council was tasked with appointing a new member to fill the remainder two years of Lewis’s term. At Tuesday’s Ada City Council meeting, the Council appointed Wayne Kroshus to the council. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us why Kroshus…
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January 8, 2025 0

Itasca State Park Update 

Despite the lack of snow, the staff at Itasca State Park has a fun month of free events and programs planned for people of all ages. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the programming they have planned for this week.  Cox also highlighted some of the programs they have on the schedule…
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January 7, 2025 0

Traill County EDC Discusses 2025 priorities 

2025 is going to be a big year for Traill County EDC, as many large businesses are expressing interest in setting up shop in the county. One of these businesses is Riverview Dairy, who wants to build a twenty-five thousand cow facility in the county. Traill County EDC Director Jim Murphy says the project is still…
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January 7, 2025 0

Ada Borup West Science Fair

The Ada Borup West (ABW) School will be hosting their Annual Science Fair Open House this Thursday in the Cougar Den, and all are invited to check out the work students have been busy with. ABW science teacher Elizabeth Cakebread previews the event.  Cakebread says before the open house, all students will present their projects,…
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January 7, 2025 0