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Ada Beautification Committee Update

The Ada Beautification Committee recently held a meeting earlier this month on Wednesday, July 12. Ada Beautification representative Brianna Eggen recaps some of the things discussed at this meeting.    Eggen also wants to remind people about park shelter reservations for their events.  Eggen also gave an update on Bosworth Park and explained a project that’s…
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July 26, 2023 0

Minnesota DOT reminds WE Fest attendees of parking restrictions along Highway 59 in Detroit Lakes

In a press release from Tuesday the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Minnesota State Patrol reminded WE Fest attendees that no parking is allowed along Highway 59 starting on Monday, July 31 at noon. The Minnesota DOT and Minnesota State Patrol  stated that Vehicles arriving before noon on Monday will not be permitted to park…
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July 26, 2023 0

Win-E-Mac School Hosting Shoe Drive 

As the first day of school approaches the Win-E-Mac School District wants to make sure that every kid is outfitted with a pair of shoes that meet their needs. After seeing lots of success with the holiday giving tree Cassie Subbert and Melissa Smeby decided to build on that with a back to school shoe…
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July 26, 2023 0

304 fentanyl pills seized after 2 year old overdoses from fentanyl exposure in Aitkin County

According to the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office three adults have been arrested after a two year old was exposed to crushed fentanyl at a residence North of Garrison. The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office says that the incident happened on Friday, 21 after family members of the 2 year old called 911 once the child was…
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July 26, 2023 0

Norman Mahnomen Public Health issues back to school reminders. 

With school starting up soon Sandy Boman with Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to remind parents about scheduling their child’s back to school checkups and sports physicals before clinic schedules start filling up.  You can listen to the entire conversation with Norman Mahnomen Public Health on rjbroadcasting.com under Kaleidoscope in the programming tab.


July 26, 2023 0

Flom Farm Fest back for another year 

Flom Farm Fest is back for another year but it’s now on a different week than it usually is. Christina Lein of the Flom Community Club gives the details.  This year’s Farm Fest theme is Kicking it Up Country and the Flom Community Club put an emphasis on offering events for people of all ages…
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July 26, 2023 0

Mahnomen County 4-H hosting Fishing Adventure event

The Mahnomen County 4-H will be holding a Fishing Adventure event for children in pre-k through twelfth grade. Mahnomen County 4-H Extension Educator Rebekah Donner shares the details of the Fishing Adventure.  If you are interested in registering for the event you can contact Rebekah at the Extension office at 218-936-8402 or email her at…
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July 26, 2023 0

Ada Police Department holding Public Safety Meeting about potential school resource officer position 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager joined us on the latest installment of the Kaleidoscope program to discuss many topics centered around the Ada Police Department. One of those topics was the upcoming public safety meeting happening on Wednesday, July 26. At this public safety meeting Chief Hager will be presenting the possibility of creating a…
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July 25, 2023 0

North Dakota Primary Seat Belt Law goes into effect August 1 

Beginning on August 1 2023 the State of North Dakota will be moving from a secondary to a primary seat belt law. This means that law enforcement can now stop and issue a seat belt citation to someone for not wearing a seatbelt. In the past  law enforcement officers could only give out seat belt…
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July 25, 2023 0

Cattle expert warns farmers about high temperatures 

With temperatures across the states of Minnesota and North Dakota expected to be high University of Minnesota Beef Specialist Eric Mousel covers some things cattle farmers should expect and look for with the hot temperatures.  Mousel also highlighted some things farmers should consider doing with their cattle with the high temperatures this week.


July 24, 2023 0