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Ada City Council Discusses 2025 Budget 

The Ada City Council held a budget planning meeting on Wednesday night, and while nothing was finalized the council did reach an agreement on an estimated budget increase. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us what the council is looking at budget wise, and the reasons for the increase.  The council also approved a change…
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August 29, 2024 0

Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion back for 71st year 

The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR)  is returning for their 71st year, and this year’s feature will excite many members of the agriculture community. WMSTR President Roger Meyer tells us what you can expect from this year’s feature centered around the history of John Deere.  John Deere won’t be the only part of the…
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August 29, 2024 0

Plot tours taking place in Foxholm Thursday 

Dr Eric Branch of NDSU Extension will be in Foxholm North Dakota on Thursday for a series of plot tours that includes some research that he’s been conducting on sugarbeet diseases. Dr Branch tells us more about the trials he’s been working on.  Finally Branch says that there will be another half dozen trails presented…
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August 28, 2024 0

Fall Weed Control 

The Fall harvest season has begun, and many farmers across the region are wrapping up their wheat harvest, and will be starting their fall weed management plan. NDSU Weed Specialist DR Tom Peters gives his recommendation on how producers should approach their fall weed control plan.  Dr Peters also discussed some chemical options, and explained…
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August 28, 2024 0

Waubun Ogema White Earth School reminds students and parents about new cell phone policy 

Class will be back in session at the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District next Tuesday, and things are going to be very different for students this year. This summer the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District made major changes to their cell phone policy, and Superintendent Jordan Spaeth reminds students and parents about this new policy.  Spaeth says…
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August 28, 2024 0

Ada Police Department to hold public hearing on body cameras 

The Ada Police Department will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday, September 24 starting at 5:30 as a part of their process in the adoption of a body camera program for all on duty officers. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more.  Hager also explains why they are looking to implement this new…
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August 28, 2024 0

Year of the Deere in Rollag 

It’s the Year of the Deere at this year’s Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion, and many John Deere enthusiasts will be coming together to celebrate the history of their favorite tractor manufacturer. One John Deere enthusiast who will be in attendance this year is Randy Klassen of RDK Enterprises. While he won’t be able to…
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August 28, 2024 0

Hendrum Family Fun Night is Wednesday 

The Hendrum Community Club will be hosting their annual Hendrum Family Fun Night on Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00. Event representative Anne Tommerdahl highlights some of the fun activities they have planned.  Tommerdahl says they will also be bringing back the Back Seat Driver Competition, and an opportunity to dunk the mayor.  Again that’s Wednesday…
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August 27, 2024 0

Back to school travel safety 

North Dakota Schools are in session, and Minnesota is set to begin next week, which means that school buses will be out and about on their daily bus routes. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve reminds drivers to be more cautious and to follow school bus traffic rules so that we can keep our kids safe. …
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August 27, 2024 0

USDA Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden Visiting Benson + Turner Foods in Waubun

On Wednesday USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Basil Gooden will be visiting Benson + Turner Foods in Waubun. USDA Rural Development State Director for Minnesota Colleen Landkamer tells us more about the visit.  Landkamer also told us more about the capabilities of the facility, and why the USDA helped secure over $5 million…
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August 27, 2024 0