Author: Prestin Douville

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Winter weather likely to impact on pests 

After a mild winter an impact of the Minnesota and North Dakota pest populations is likely. University of Minnesota Extension Regional Educator Anthony Hanson explains the implications this weather can have in the Spring and Summer months when it comes to pests.  Hanson also explained things that producers should consider doing this planting season when…
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April 2, 2024 0

KRJB Kaleidoscope – Darvin Schoenborn (Mahnomen County)

Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Mahnomen County Commission Chair Darvin Schoenborn.


April 1, 2024 0

Ulen Hitterdal School hosting Open House before referendum election 

The Ulen Hitterdal School District will be holding an open house on Wednesday, as they prepare for their April 9 referendum election. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says the open house is an excellent way for you to get any questions or information about the referendum answered.  The Open House will take place from 6:30…
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April 1, 2024 0

Ada Scouts and Cub Scouts Scouting for Food 

The Ada Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts Troop #624 will take the streets of Ada on Tuesday evening scouting for food. Troop leader Pat Pfund tells us more.  If you won’t be around Tuesday evening and would like to donate contact Pat Pfund or any member of the Cub or Boy Scouts to have a…
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April 1, 2024 0

Hawley Art Show and Sale back for 55th Year 

The 55th Annual Hawley Art Show and Sale is set to take place on April 11 through 14 at the Hawley Community Center and they will be taking submissions shortly. Art Show representative Sandy Maydole tells us more about this community tradition.  There are some rules artists will have to follow, and Maydole walks us…
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April 1, 2024 0

Lake Bemidji State Park April Events 

It’s officially spring, and Lake Bemidji State Park is celebrating accordingly. Park Naturalist Christa Drake highlights some events they will be hosting in the Month of April.  Drake says there’s also plenty of recreational activities to do during the Spring months including, hiking and biking on the park’s many trails.  For more information on events,…
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April 1, 2024 0

Ada Borup West seeking volunteers for Reality Store 

TheAda Borup West School will be hosting a Reality Store event on April 12, and are inviting students from the Norman County East, and Ulen Hitterdal Schools. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson says they are looking for businesses from all three school districts to volunteer for this event.  People and businesses interested…
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April 1, 2024 0

National Public Health Week is this week 

April 1 through 7 is National Public Health Week. Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health explains what Public Health Week is, and what this year’s theme is.  Each day this week there is a different focus point, and Kjono says April 1 is Civic Engagement Day, and she explained what that has to do…
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April 1, 2024 0

TRAILL EDC BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC SPACE GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2024

Traill County Economic Development announced earlier this month that the 2024 grant cycle is now open for business improvements and public spaces. They will be offering competitive matching grants up to one thousand dollars for business updates. Executive Director, Jim Murphy, mentions how those grants could be applied. The competitive matching grants for creating or…
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March 30, 2024 0

Benedictine Foundation Ada Presents the Exquisite Tables Event 

The Benedictine Foundation Ada’s Exquisite Tables Event is back for another year, but with a few changes. Cassie Visser of the Benedictine Foundation says they will now be holding the event in Halstad on Friday April 12, and she explained why these changes were made.  Visser also explained what people can expect from the Exquisite…
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March 29, 2024 0