Minnesota Lawmakers considering the legalization of Sports Betting
One topic that has been discussed over the past few years in Minnesota is the legalization of sports betting. Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel says that this year is no different and that legislation may reach the house floor soon. Currently 38 States and the District of Columbia have legalized sports betting through online sports…
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Plans for Ada Rescue Squad coming together
In late 2023 the interest in establishing a volunteer rescue services was expressed by members of the community. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager appeared on Tuesday’s Kaleidoscope Program to give an update on the progress being made in the potential creation of this department. Hager says everything is starting to come together and is confident…
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54th Annual Snodeo at Pinehurst
For the second weekend in a row there will be racing at Pinehurst! The Nightriders Snowmobile Club is teaming up again with Cor Powersports for the 54th running of the Snodeo 200. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Nightriders tells us more. Paul says there will be more than just racing going, as there will also…
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City of Twin Valley hoping to complete Heiberg Park Trail Project by end of the year
The City of Twin Valley announced plans to create a new trail system near Heiberg Park at their most recent City Council meeting. Twin Valley Parks and Rec member and City Council member Mark Askelson tells us more about this project and what it would entail. Askelson laid out a potential timeline for the project…
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Itasca State Park March Events
As we enter the back end of the Winter season Itasca State Park still has many events and programs scheduled for the month of March. Itasca State Park Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter highlights some of the things going on next month. Then near the end of the month there will be more events and programs…
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Katie Brommenschenkel Vilmo Scholarship accepting applications
The Katie Brommenschenkel Vilmo Scholarship, a scholarship fund hosted by Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF), is seeking qualified applicants to apply for the 2024 scholarship round. The annual scholarship supports students from school districts in Red Lake Nation, White Earth Nation, and 12 counties: Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington,…
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Norman County East ESports returns from State Tournament
The Norman County East ESports team wrapped up a successful year two by sending over a dozen students to compete in the ESports State Tournament in UND this past Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Norman County East ESports Advisor Kain Schow shares how his team did. This is the second year Norman County East has had…
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End of Life Care legislation in early discussions at Legislative Session
Minnesota Representative Deb Kiel was a guest on the Food for Thought Program last Friday and discussed legislation that is being discussed in St Paul. Kiel Says that one topic that has been discussed by some of her constituents is end of life care, also known as assisted suicide. For the full conversation with Representative…
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City of Ada Announces New Presidential Primary Polling Location
After the closing of Ada Event Center due to the building being unfit for use the City of Ada was tasked with choosing a new location for the 2024 Presidential Primary on March 5. City of Ada AP Clerk Stephanie Knutson says the election will now take place at Sonrise Church in Ada, and explains…
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