Author: Prestin Douville

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Mahnomen County Fair kicks off tomorrow 

The Mahnomen County Fair Kicks off tomorrow! (July 4) Mahnomen County Fair board members Joe and Gerri Swiers give us a rundown of Thursday’s events and attractions, which includes some new events.  There will also be a free firework show at dusk at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. A full schedule of events can…
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July 3, 2024 0

Hail Storm ravages crops in Northeast Norman County and North West Mahnomen County 

Hail storms from the weekend ravaged crops in Northeast Norman County and Northwest Mahnomen County, leaving some crops completely destroyed. Gary area farmer Jeremey Sather tells us more about the damage and what he’s seeing.  Sather says the soybean crop in the area will likely not be economically worth it as well.  Sather shared similar…
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July 3, 2024 0

Ada City Council Meets 

The Ada City Council held more discussions on the ongoing lot project located west of the Ada Borup West sports complex during their council meeting on Tuesday night. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us more about what was discussed.  Hintz says the council also received good news regarding the Dekko Center update project fundraising campaign…
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July 3, 2024 0

Pasture conditions and hay production thriving 

Recent wet weather trends have caused issues for many crop producers throughout the Red River Valley, but one area that is thriving is hay production. NDSU Extension Rangeland Management Specialist Kevin Sedivec, explains what he’s seeing.  While conditions are good now, Sedivec says there are some things that producers need to be on the lookout…
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July 2, 2024 0

Events at Itasca State Park this week 

Itasca State Park’s summer programming continues into July with over 50 programs going on throughout July for people of all ages and interests. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us some of the events going on in the first half of this week.  Cox says there are also many events happening later in the…
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July 2, 2024 0

Be safe on the lake this Independence Day 

Independence Day weekend is one of the busiest and most dangerous days for lake goers on Minnesota’s 10,000 plus lakes. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther gives some boating safety reminders so that you can do your part in keeping Minnesota’s lakes safer this Independence Day.  Guenther also reminds boaters to do their part in stopping…
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July 2, 2024 0

Hatton Men’s Club 4th of July Celebration 

The Hatton Men’s Club will be holding their annual 4th of July Celebration this week. Originally the celebration was supposed to start Monday night with their Midnight Swim and Firework Show but weather caused the swim to be canceled and the Firework Show postponed to Wednesday night. Men’s Club member Ben Cigelske gives us a…
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July 2, 2024 0

PTSD and mental health  services available to veterans 

PTSD Awareness Day was June 27, and Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky says there’s many different services and programs that are available to North Dakota and Minnesota Veterans who are dealing with PTSD and other mental health issues. Blotsky highlights some of these resources available to you and how your County’s Veterans…
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July 2, 2024 0

Minnesota “Move Over Law” 

During his “Ask a Chief” segment on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was recently asked a question regarding Minnesota’s “move over laws”, also known as the Ted Foss Law which and what your supposed to do when coming up on an emergency responder with their lights on. Vehicles covered under Minnesota’s move…
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July 2, 2024 0

Busy month at Ada Public Library 

It’s a busy month for activities at the Ada Public Library. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn says they will be offering two unique programs this month including a free magic show on July 11.  The busy month continues at the library with over a dozen free events over the month of July, and Osborn highlights some…
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July 1, 2024 0