Author: Prestin Douville

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Area Clubs celebrating National 4H week

Its National 4H Week, and area 4H clubs are celebrating, by promoting opportunities that 4H offers to area youth. Norman County 4H member Hadley Abentroth tells us more about her 4H background, and the different things she’s been able to compete in.  Abentroth is also a 4H Ambassador, and she tells us more about what…
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October 7, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Fall Campaign kicks off 

American Crystal Sugar officially kicked off their Fall Campaign on Monday night. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar says the campaign is kicking off later than they originally expected.  Hastings says it’s not just air temperatures that American Crystal Sugar is closely monitoring.  With warmer temperatures expected in the coming days, Hastings says that there’s…
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October 7, 2025 0

Twin Valley Man convicted of sexual conduct in plea deal 

A Twin Valley man accused of sexually abusing a child under his care took a plea deal in Norman County Court last Friday.  57 year old Juan Carlos Garza, of Twin Valley pleaded guilty under an Alford plea to 3rd Degree Criminal sexual conduct.  In an Alford plea, the defendant does not admit guilt, but…
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October 6, 2025 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks promoting proper cell phone usage during Fire Prevention Week 

National Fire Prevention Week is this week, and this year’s theme centers around Lithium Ion Batteries. One way that we use lithium ion batteries every day is in our cell phones, and Safe Kids Grand Forks says that there are multiple ways that your phone can cause a fire. Because of that, Carma Hansen of…
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October 6, 2025 0

Minnesota Fall Hunting Seasons off to a slow start 

The Minnesota Deer Archery Season kicked off earlier this fall, and so far the season has gotten off to a very slow start. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden explains why.  Baden says another season that has also started slow is the Minnesota Waterfowl season.  However, Baden says one season that may go well, is…
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October 6, 2025 0

Ada Public Works building update 

Progress is continuing to move along in the Ada Public Works building project. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen says the project is moving along slowly, but they did receive their first rough draft of a building rendition.  While the first rendition of the building included space for the Police Department and Ada City Hall,…
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October 6, 2025 0

Gully 100 presents “Gully Home Companion Goes to New Orleans” 

This Saturday the Gully 100 will be hosting a special performance of the “Gully Home Companion Goes to New Orleans”. Event representative Doug Robbins tells us more about the show.  Robbins tells us how you can secure a seat for the production, as well as how the money raised from this year’s show will be…
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October 6, 2025 0

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Who’s most at risk? 

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, and area health agencies are promoting ways that you can help protect yourself from a cancer late diagnosis. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says breast cancer can affect all types of women, but there are factors that can put you more at risk, and that these individuals should…
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October 6, 2025 0

Its National Fire Prevention Week 

It’s National Fire Prevention Week, and local fire departments across the region are taking part, by promoting ways that you can prevent a fire. Each year, there’s a theme for Fire Prevention Week, and Twin Valley Fire Chief Pete Pazdernik says this year’s theme centers around Lithium Ion Batteries.  Pazdernik says Fire Prevention Week also…
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October 6, 2025 0

Mahnomen School celebrating Homecoming Week

The Mahnomen School kicked off their Homecoming week yesterday (Sunday) with their annual Powder Puff Football Game, and the Mahnomen Students Council has a lot of other fun activities happening throughout the rest of the week. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more.  You can hear more news and announcements from the Mahnomen School…
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October 6, 2025 0