Author: Prestin Douville

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Ada Public Works keeping busy this spring

The Ada Public Works department will be keeping themselves very busy over the next few months. One of the things that will keep them busy are storm sewer projects, which Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen says they’ll have almost a dozen of this year.  Rasmussen was a guest on the Kaleidoscope program, which airs weekdays…
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May 12, 2026 0

NCE School holding Open House and ABC Fashion Show 

The Norman County East (NCE) School has been in the midst of a school wide construction project since last summer, but with the project approaching the finish line the district will be holding an open house next week to show off all the work that’s been done. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more.  Kalina…
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May 12, 2026 0

Spring Planting Update 

Commodity markets are in a rough stretch currently, and one major question locals have had to ask themselves is whether they should change their crop rotations, to get a bigger return on their investments. For Ada farmer Cory Jacobson, his answer to this question was to mostly stay on their current rotation schedule.  Planting season…
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May 12, 2026 0

Area Farmers reminded to beware of powerlines 

With planting season currently underway Wild Rice Electric in Mahnomen is reminding producers to beware of electric poles and wires while they are working in their fields. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric tells us more.  If you do hit a powerline, Houdek reminds you, and any onlookers to remain in their vehicle until help…
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May 12, 2026 0

Minnesota Senate passes bill to create Office of the Inspector General  

The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved Senate File 856 which will create the Office of the Inspector General to combat fraud in the State of Minnesota. During Monday’s Senate Floor Session, bill author Heather Gustafson (D-Vadnais Heights) spoke about her bill, which she says will help solve Minnesota’s fraud issue.  Senator Mike Kreun (R-Blaine) said…
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May 12, 2026 0

Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds kicks off Thursday 

The 29th Annual Festival of Birds is set to take place later this week near Detroit Lakes, and the event offers an opportunity for residents to learn more about the vast amount of birding opportunities in the area. Kelly Blackledge of the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge tells us more about the festival.  Blackledge says the…
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May 12, 2026 0

Sugarbeet Research Update with Minnesota Extension’s Ashok Chanda 

The Sugarbeet Planting Season is underway, which means another season of research has begun for the University of Minnesota. Minnesota plant pathologist and Associate Professor Dr Ashok Chanda tells us more about the research he will be conducting this season.  In other news, Chanda tells us more about a new cercospora leaf spot chemistry that…
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May 11, 2026 0

Ada City Council to fill open seat, Fire Department to hold Fundraiser Gold Tournament 

There’s another vacancy on the Ada City Council, after the resignation of Scott Nordquist. Ada City Council Members Wayne Kroshus and Shawn Roux say they will appoint a new member next month, and they’re also looking for people to run for office as they also have multiple council seats up for election this fall.  In…
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May 11, 2026 0

Ada Police Department Promoting Bike Safety 

Its bike riding season within the City of Ada, and the Ada Police Department is sharing a reminder for parents and young riders. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager reminds riders that all traffic laws apply to them and that they should be following them accordingly.  On top of following traffic laws, the Ada Police Department…
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May 11, 2026 0

White Earth Secretary Treasurer addresses White Earth Nation 

White Earth Nation held their annual State of the Nation Address last weekend, and White Earth Secretary Treasurer Michael LaRoque was one of the five RBC members to reflect on the year, and lay out goals for the tribe moving forward. After the address, LaRoque spoke with R&J News and laid out the accomplishments from…
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May 11, 2026 0