Author: Prestin Douville

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Hawley School to hold second round of superintendent interviews next week 

Finalists have been named for the Hawley Superintendent Search, and the District is hopeful that they’ll come to a decision by their next school board meeting. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they will be conducting a second round of interviews next week.  Again, the finalists for the Hawley Superintendent job are Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent…
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February 6, 2026 0

Bidding officially open for Ada Public Works building project 

The Ada Public Works building project has been a major talking point for the City of Ada since it was destroyed in a storm this past summer, and the project just hit a major milestone as bids officially opened on Thursday. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen says this will be a unique bidding process,…
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February 6, 2026 0

Ada Native Nick Wagner covering Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco 

After spending time in Minneapolis this past week covering the ICE Protests, Ada Native Nick Wagner will be bringing his talents to San Francisco to Cover Super Bowl 60 for the Seattle Times. Wagner’s no stranger to the big game, as this will be the third super bowl he’s covered, but this will be his…
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February 6, 2026 0

Northern Cass Community Health and Wellness Center fundraising through Giving Hearts Day 

Over the past couple years, the Northern Cass Community has been hard at work raising funds to build a Community Health and Wellness Center, and the community is participating in Giving Hearts Day for the 2nd straight year. Project representative Amber Lockhart tells us more about the project.  Once completed, Lockhart says the center would…
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February 6, 2026 0

Traill County Community Showcase held at Siwek Lumber 

Traill County EDC and the Siwek Lumber in Hillsboro teamed up to host a Community Showcase for Traill County on Thursday. Traill County EDC Director Jim Murphy tells us more about the event, and how things went.  Murphy says events like this could be a major benefit to Traill County.  You can learn more about…
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February 6, 2026 0

Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman retiring at the end of the year 

After more than 30 years of service to the county, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman announced that he will not be seeking re-election in 2026, and will instead be retiring at the end of his term. Tadman made the announcement during the KKCQ Food for Thought Program on Thursday morning.  Tadman says his career with…
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February 5, 2026 0

Wind break programs available to producers looking to combat wind erosion 

Wind erosion is always a concern for many producers across North Dakota, and Northwest Minnesota, and many organizations are encouraging producers to plant more trees. Dr Angie Peltier of the University of Minnesota Extension tells us more.  If you are worried about, or are suffering from Wind Erosion, Peltier says you should contact your local…
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February 5, 2026 0

Ada Native covering Twin Cities protests 

The Twin Cities Ice Protests have been in the national news over the past couple of weeks, which has brought Ada Native, and Seattle Times Photojournalist Nick Wagner back to his home state. While he wishes it was for a better circumstance, Wagner says it was nice to be back in Minnesota.  Wagner says being…
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February 5, 2026 0

Ada Girl Scouts seeking Service Project ideas 

2026 is going to be the first full year for the Ada Girl Scouts, and the group is looking to accomplish big things this year. Ada Girl Scout Leader Bonnie Ballard says the girls have been busy planning for 2026.  Ballard says one of the things the girls have been working on is setting up…
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February 5, 2026 0

Naytahwaush Nightriders holding annual Ride for Hospice this weekend 

The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club will be holding their annual Ride For Hospice this weekend starting at Pinehurst Resort on South Twin Lake. Steve Paul of the Naytahwaush Nightriders tells us more.  Paul says all money raised from the ride will go to Hospice of the Red River Valley, which they have donated over $180,000…
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February 5, 2026 0