Author: Prestin Douville

Local Radio

City of Ada Update 

The City of Ada recently held a bid opening meeting for the Ada Event Center renovation project. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson is excited to announce that the city received more bids than they initially expected.  Larson also gave an updated timeline on the event center project.  Finally Larson went through some winter snow removal…
Read more


November 21, 2024 0

Rural Business Expansion Grants Available Through USDA

The USDA is now accepting applications for their Rural Business Expansion Grant program. MN State Director of USDA Rural Development Collen Landkamer says the grant can be used to help fund a plethora of business types across rural Minnesota.  Landkamer says the grant is awarded into two separated sectors, and she tells us more about…
Read more


November 21, 2024 0

ASGA Director comfortable with Ag Leadership in Washington 

With election season officially over, politics in our nation’s capital will be moving forward over the coming months. While the passing of a new farm bill is unlikely before the new administration takes their seats, American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Luther Markwart says Washington still needs to get a short term funding bill passed. …
Read more


November 21, 2024 0

Ada Borup West ECFE seeking donations 

The Ada Borup West Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program is seeking donations for their annual Shopping With Santa’s Elves event. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more about this event, and the kind of items they are asking for.  Donations for Shopping With Santa’s Elves can be dropped off at the Ada Borup West…
Read more


November 21, 2024 0

Public Invited to “The Little Mermaid Jr” at Norman County East School

The Norman County East Theatre Department will be performing two showings of the “Little Mermaid Jr” later this week, and all are invited. Musical Lead  Katelyn Duray gives us a preview of the show, and explains why you should consider attending.  Maverick Pinkske who plays King Triton tells us more about his role in the…
Read more


November 21, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac School Board Meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board heard the district’s 2024 audit report at their meeting on Tuesday. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says overall the audit was good, but there are a few things to monitor for the future.  Cook says the district also approved a new deal with Essientia Health for a sports medicine contract.  Finally Cook…
Read more


November 21, 2024 0

Ada Future Leaders to hold annual Toy Drive 

The Holidays are here, and that means that it’s just about time for the annual Ada Future Leaders Toy Drive. Scott Erickson of the Ada Future Leaders says this event is one of the organization’s mainstays, and he says people should be on the lookout for donation letters.  If you wanted to donate early however…
Read more


November 20, 2024 0

Hawley City Council approves multiple Parks and Recreation projects 

The Hawley City Council met in regular session on Monday night. Parks and Recreation was a big agenda topic as the council approved a couple sizable projects for next spring. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us more.  Neuner says the rest of the meeting was quiet however, as the rest of the meeting was…
Read more


November 20, 2024 0

Proper clothing a key to winter car seat safety 

A properly snug car seat is one of the most important aspects of vehicular safety for children, and with the temperature becoming colder as each day goes by, parents are reminded that their child’s winter clothing can be the difference maker in the effectiveness of their car seat. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks…
Read more


November 20, 2024 0

Energy Assistance Grants available through Tri Valley Opportunity Council 

The weather is starting to drop in Northwest Minnesota, and if you’re a resident of Norman, Polk or Marshall County who struggles to keep up on their energy bill during the winter months, Tri Valley Opportunity Council (TVOC) may be able to help. Chris Waechter of TVOC tells us more about the energy assistance program. …
Read more


November 20, 2024 0