Author: Prestin Douville

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Area Schools and agencies trying to cut down on youth vape use 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says that one issue that area schools and law enforcement agencies are trying to cut down and educate on is the growing issue of vaping.  Hager says attempts to cut down on usage have been mixed and that he and other departments and agencies have been trying to come up…
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April 25, 2024 0

Northwest Minnesota Foundation seeking applicants for PROMISE Act Grant Funding 

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NWMF) is looking for businesses and nonprofits to apply for PROMISE Act Grant Funding. NWMF Community Revitalization Program Manager Sarah Linda explains what the purpose of these grants are and who can apply.  Linda says the application deadline is fast approaching with an April 30 deadline, and she tells us how…
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April 25, 2024 0

Northern Cass School District receives $1,000 donation for Wellness Center 

The Northern Cass School District recently received a donation totaling $1 Million dollars with help from BankNorth. Northern Cass Superintendent Cory Steiner tells us more.  Steiner says the donation will go toward the construction of a health and wellness center, which will provide many amenities to communities in the Northern Cass School District.  Steiner says…
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April 25, 2024 0

Norman County Fairgrounds and Raceway installing Fiber Optic Internet 

The Norman County Fairgrounds and Raceway is currently having fiber optic internet installed. Fair Board President Don Merkens says the project could help open the door to new projects and innovations at the fair.  Norman County Raceway manager Jake Bitker says the fiber optic project will be a great benefit to the race track as…
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April 25, 2024 0

Minnesota Broadcasters Association visits KRJB 

Minnesota Broadcasters Association President Wendy Paulson and Director of Operations & Member Services Tim Hyde visited the KRJB Studio in Ada today. Paulson explains what brought her to Ada.  The Minnesota Broadcasters Association works with over 300 Radio and TV stations across the State, and Paulson and Hyde explain what kind of work the Association…
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April 24, 2024 0

Ada Borup West School Resource Officer Update 

Progress continues to be made in the hiring of a school resource officer for the Ada Borup West School District. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says an offer has been accepted but there’s lots of things that still need to be completed before the new officer starts.  Once this is done Hager says the goal…
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April 24, 2024 0

Insect risk higher for area producers this planting season 

After a mild winter NDSU Extension Entomologist Dr Mark Botel says the risk for insects is higher this planting season. Dr Botel tells us what insects producers should be on the lookout for this season.  Botel says the risk for Springtails is also higher this year and encourages producers to add plant protection. For the…
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April 24, 2024 0