Author: Prestin Douville

Local Radio

Labor Day Weekend at Itasca State Park 

The Staff at Itasca State Park will be wrapping up summer break this weekend. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into what they have going on at the park later this afternoon, and on Saturday.  Cox also tells us what they have planned for this Sunday.  More information, and a…
Read more


August 29, 2025 0

Dekko Center Update 

Progress continues to be made on the Ada Dekko Center project. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen gives us a facility update, which includes the latest on the hot tub installation.  Eggen says they are still in need of lifeguards for the pool, and Eggen encourages anyone who’s interested to reach out.  Eggen was a guest…
Read more


August 29, 2025 0

Ada City Council discusses budget and public works building 

The Ada City Council met in a special session on Wednesday. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the first item up for discussion was the 2026 budget, and he tells us what the council is looking at ahead of its final approval.  There was also a discussion regarding the Ada Public Works department building, and Hintz…
Read more


August 28, 2025 0

Norman County Extension holds Mental Health Training for staff at Ada Borup West 

Staff Trainings have been taking place at the Ada Borup West School this week, and one of them included a mental health training hosted by Norman County Extension. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension tells us more.  With harvest now underway, our roads will be seeing an influx of farm equipment, and Dufault reminds drivers,…
Read more


August 28, 2025 0

Hillsboro Vets Club holding Annual Corn Feed

You’re Invited to the Hillsboro Vets Club this evening, for their annual Corn Feed fundraiser. Rich Gehrke of the Hillsboro Vets Club tells us more about this event, and what they’re raising money for.  Again, that’s this evening from 5:30 to 7:00 at the Hillsboro Vets Club. Take out and delivery is available. Call 701-636-5711…
Read more


August 28, 2025 0

Labor Day Weekend celebration at the Maple Lake Pavilion 

This Sunday, there will be a Labor day Weekend celebration at the Maple Lake Pavilion in Mentor. Maple Lake Pavilion representative Kayla Pederson gives us a look into some of Sunday’s festivities.  Pederson says they also have a lot going on in the afternoon, including many different options for food, and a special musical guest. …
Read more


August 28, 2025 0

Mahnomen & Waubun Superintendents to visit Washing DC 

Waubun, and Mahnomen Superintendents Jordan Spaeth, and Andrea Simon will be visiting Washington DC in the near future. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more about the trip, and its importance to the district.  Spaeth speaks more on the significance of Impact Aid, and explains why it’s unique.  Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says she has…
Read more


August 28, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Pre Harvest Update 

The Sugarbeet Pre Harvest is underway in the Red River Valley. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar says the harvest is off to a good start, and the crop is looking “nice”.  Hastings says recent cooler temperatures should help the beet crop.  Hastings also talked about some of the diseases being reported in the sugarbeet…
Read more


August 28, 2025 0

Veterans Warrior Foundation holding annual Veterans Warrior Ride 

The Veterans Warrior Foundation will be holding their annual Veterans Warrior Ride this weekend, at the Moorhead American Legion. Event Representative Todd Holmquist tells us more.  Holmquist tells us everything you need to know, if you would like to take part in the Motorcycle Ride.  Holmquist says there will also be plenty of prizes to…
Read more


August 28, 2025 0

Fun in the Flatlands Sneak Peak 

The Annual Ada Fun in the Flatlands celebration is next week, and the Ada Chamber of Commerce has a ton of fun activities planned. LeeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce gives us a sneak peek into some of the activities they have planned for next week.  Hall tells us her favorite part about…
Read more


August 27, 2025 0