Author: Prestin Douville

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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 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

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

Freeze Out for the Fisher House 

Coming up this Friday, the North Dakota Friends of the Fisher House Foundation will be teaming up with the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association to host a “Freeze Out for the Fisher House” fundraiser event. Event Representative Tom Krabbenhoft explains what the Fisher House is, and who it will serve.  Krabbenhoft tells us more about their…
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February 5, 2026 0

Ada Borup West FFA seeking vendors for annual Career Fair 

Ada Borup West (ABW) FFA will be hosting their annual Career Fair later this month, and the chapter is looking for businesses and organizations to participate as vendors. ABW FFA Advisor Abbie Savage.  Savage says they’re looking for a wide variety of businesses to participate, whether they’re in agriculture or not.  Again, the Career Fair…
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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

More Child Pet Safety 

For parents with small children, dog kennels or barriers may be an excellent tool to prevent potential incidents between pets and small children, but proper supervision should not end with one of these, especially if it’s with an animal that’s not your own. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains.  For more child safety…
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February 4, 2026 0

Pair of community Projects Raising Money through Norman County One Fund Drive 

The Norman County One Fund Drive is accepting donations through the end of the month, and donors may notice a pair of new names on this year’s donation slip. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares says they were excited to add a couple of projects to this year’s One Fund Drive.  Lucas Spaeth of the Landmark…
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February 4, 2026 0