Author: Prestin Douville

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Detroit Lakes Polar Fest back for 28th year 

Detroit Lakes Polar fest is back and has a full month of winter fun planned. Event organizer Grace Thost says that this event has been a staple in the community since 1996.  Polar fest begins on February 8 and runs through February 25 and has many different events for people of all ages. Thost highlights…
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January 25, 2024 0

Ada Volunteer EMS Program Update 

Ada Police Chief and Public Safety Committee member Steve Hager appeared on the Kaleidoscope program to give an update on the possibility of the City of Ada adding a Volunteer EMS Service. Hager says talks are ongoing and that he’s pushing for this service to be added.  Hager says that this service is needed and…
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January 25, 2024 0

Mahnomen County Administrator search continues 

The search for a new Mahnomen County administrator is underway. Acording to current Administrator CJ Holl, the search is down to two finalists.  Holl’s last day is February 20. The Mahnomen County Commissioners also held their regular meeting on Tuesday, and Holl gave an update on the ongoing canoe art project. Holl says the commission…
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January 25, 2024 0

Bagley-Fosston/Clearbrook Gonvick Hockey holding Fight to Defeat cancer night 

The Bagley-Fosston/Clearbrook Gonvick Bantam Hockey team is in action Friday night as they host the Rock Ridge Wolverines, but this isn’t just any regular game as they will be hosting their Fight to Defeat Cancer Night. Organizer Tammy Hanse tells us more.  Hanse says that 100% of the proceeds will go right back to their…
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January 24, 2024 0

Hawley City Council Meets 

The Hawley City Council met on Monday night. City Administrator Lonnie Neuner says that the meeting went by quickly but some miscellaneous topics were addressed including an update from Clay County Public Health and some personnel policy changes.  The City of Hawley will meet next on Monday, February 22. 


January 24, 2024 0

Ada Police Chief Excited about Addition of School Resource Officer program 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager appeared on the Kaleidoscope program Tuesday morning to give the latest update on the Ada Borup West School Resource Officer position. Hager was excited to announce that an agreement was reached and was visibly excited about the news.  Hager also explained what needs to be done moving forward and he…
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January 24, 2024 0

Greenbush-Middle River One Act Wins Subsection 

The Greenbush-Middle River One Act Play was victorious at the Subsection 8A One Act Play Subsection Tournament in Lake of the Woods on Monday. Greenbush-Middle River Director Kaitelynn Creviston says she is proud of how her cast performed and explained what their performance was about.  Creviston says the tournament went very well for the other…
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January 24, 2024 0

Heart of the Valley Golf Course Winter Social this Saturday 

The Heart of the Valley Golf Course in Ada is hosting their 26th Annual Winter Social this Saturday at the Ada Event Center. Mike Burke of the Heart of the Valley Golf Course tells us more about the history of the event and why they host it each year.  Tickets to the social are still…
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January 24, 2024 0

Ada Public Library offering free state park passes for winter recreation 

As more snow continues to fall many Minnesotans will be flocking to State Parks across the state to take advantage of Minnesota’s many recreational trails, programs and winter wildlife. With this Ada Public Library Librarian Asha Osborn reminds us that Lake Agassiz regional libraries are offering free park passes to borrow through their state park…
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January 24, 2024 0

Voting open for Minnesota Name a Snowplow Contest 

Voting is now open for the 2023-24 Name a Snowplow contest. The Minnesota DOT says the top eight vote-getters will become MnDOT snowplow names with one new name for each MnDOT district. Voting will remain open through Sunday, January 28, and Individuals will be able to vote once and select up to eight of their…
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January 24, 2024 0