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District 5 County Commission Candidates participate in public forum 

District 5 County Commission Candidates met in the Twin Valley Community Center on Tuesday night for a public form ahead of the county commission primary. Public forum moderator Mark Askelson tells us more about the event and highlights some key topics from the night.  The biggest reason this forum was held was for public input…
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July 10, 2024 0

Polk County Fair Kicks off Wednesday 

The 123rd Polk County Fair kicks off Wednesday, and the fair board has put together a full schedule of events and attractions. Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grunhovd, highlights some of the major things they have going on throughout the week. A staple of the Polk County Fair is the State Championship Baja races,…
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July 9, 2024 0

 Twin Valley City Council Meets 

The Twin Valley City Council had a pair of resolutions on their agenda last night that included a request for utility easement, and an annexation agreement. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more.  The City of Twin Valley has also been trying to tackle blight as of late, and Bolton gave an update on…
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July 9, 2024 0

New Principal at Norman County East School 

There’s a new k-12 principal at the Norman County East School District. Kelly Kalina has been in education for over twenty years and is excited to start his new journey at Norman County East. Kalina tells us more about himself and what brought him to Norman County East  During his time at Detroit Lakes Kalina…
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July 9, 2024 0

Grass fed or grain fed beef? Which is better and what’s the difference? 

When you go to the grocery store to purchase hamburger you will often see the term “grass fed beef” or “grain fed beef” on the label. For many not in the cattle business the difference between the two is unknown and they don’t know which is better. Minnesota Beef Council Research Chairman John Schafer explains…
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July 9, 2024 0

Dekko Center fundraising update

The City of Ada and Dekko Community Center are continuing their fundraising efforts for the ongoing Dekko Community Center renovation project. Fundraising is currently being done as a part of the community effort portion of the Dekko Foundation grant the city received for the project. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen gives us an update on…
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July 9, 2024 0

Mahnomen County Fair Recap 

The 2024 Mahnomen County Fair is over. Mahnomen County Fair Board President Joe Swiers says despite some weather issues, the fair overall was a success.  Swiers says the fair board is already looking ahead to the 2025 Mahnomen County Fair, and he said that they will continue to build up the event, and improve.  Full…
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July 8, 2024 0

Ada Public Library hosting free magic show on Thursday 

The Ada Public Library will be hosting a Free Magic on Thursday July 11 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn Says all are invited to attend and she gives us a preview of the event.  For more information go to larl.org/locations/ada.


July 8, 2024 0