Author: Prestin Douville

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Ogema Days kicks off Thursday 

The Annual Ogema Days celebration kicks off Thursday, and runs through Saturday. Event organizer Jamie Weigel says they have tons of fun planned over the next three days, and she highlights what they have going on on Thursday and Friday.  Things really pick up on Saturday, as Weigel says they have a full day of…
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August 29, 2024 0

Construction to have impact on start of the year at Hawley School District 

The Hawley School District has had construction going on all summer, and it will be spilling into the start of the school year, which is set to begin next Tuesday, and Wednesday. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says construction has impacted the ability of teachers to get into their rooms, and get them ready for the…
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August 29, 2024 0

Mahnomen School hosting Open House on Thursday 

The Mahnomen School District will be holding their Open House on Thursday night starting at 3:30. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson says they have a ton of things going on during the open house including band sign ups.  Pederson says the open house is also a good opportunity to meet all the new staff that…
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August 29, 2024 0

Ada City Council Discusses 2025 Budget 

The Ada City Council held a budget planning meeting on Wednesday night, and while nothing was finalized the council did reach an agreement on an estimated budget increase. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us what the council is looking at budget wise, and the reasons for the increase.  The council also approved a change…
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August 29, 2024 0

Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion back for 71st year 

The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR)  is returning for their 71st year, and this year’s feature will excite many members of the agriculture community. WMSTR President Roger Meyer tells us what you can expect from this year’s feature centered around the history of John Deere.  John Deere won’t be the only part of the…
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August 29, 2024 0

Plot tours taking place in Foxholm Thursday 

Dr Eric Branch of NDSU Extension will be in Foxholm North Dakota on Thursday for a series of plot tours that includes some research that he’s been conducting on sugarbeet diseases. Dr Branch tells us more about the trials he’s been working on.  Finally Branch says that there will be another half dozen trails presented…
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August 28, 2024 0

Fall Weed Control 

The Fall harvest season has begun, and many farmers across the region are wrapping up their wheat harvest, and will be starting their fall weed management plan. NDSU Weed Specialist DR Tom Peters gives his recommendation on how producers should approach their fall weed control plan.  Dr Peters also discussed some chemical options, and explained…
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August 28, 2024 0

Waubun Ogema White Earth School reminds students and parents about new cell phone policy 

Class will be back in session at the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District next Tuesday, and things are going to be very different for students this year. This summer the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District made major changes to their cell phone policy, and Superintendent Jordan Spaeth reminds students and parents about this new policy.  Spaeth says…
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August 28, 2024 0

Ada Police Department to hold public hearing on body cameras 

The Ada Police Department will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday, September 24 starting at 5:30 as a part of their process in the adoption of a body camera program for all on duty officers. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more.  Hager also explains why they are looking to implement this new…
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August 28, 2024 0

Year of the Deere in Rollag 

It’s the Year of the Deere at this year’s Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion, and many John Deere enthusiasts will be coming together to celebrate the history of their favorite tractor manufacturer. One John Deere enthusiast who will be in attendance this year is Randy Klassen of RDK Enterprises. While he won’t be able to…
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August 28, 2024 0