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Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ is Saturday 

The annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ is set to return this weekend, as a part of the Fun in the Flatlands celebration. Ada Mayor John Hintz gives us a look into this year’s competition, and tells us what we can expect.  Hintz says there’s still time to enter the competition, if you would like to…
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September 5, 2025 0

Fun in the Flatlands kicks off today 

The annual Fun in the Flatlands celebration kicks off today with a new addition event. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says all are invited to the Ada Event Center later today, to celebrate its re-opening.  Fun in the Flatlands continues on Saturday, as the Norman County Historical Society will be holding their annual Heritage Days…
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September 5, 2025 0

Norman County moves to judge rotation

Changes have been made to the Norman County Judgeship. Minnesota Judicial Branch’s Director of Public Affairs Kim Pleticha tells us what’s changing, and why.  Pleticha says this change is not a temporary fix to the judgeship position in Norman County.  As for the impact this will have on court in Norman County, Pleticha says that…
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September 5, 2025 0

Norman County Raceway honors partners on new grandstand

If you’re going to be at the Norman County Fairgrounds this weekend for the annual Fun in the Flatlands celebration, you may notice a change to the new grandstands at the Norman County Raceway. (NCR) NCR Track Promoter Jake Bitker tells us more.  You can listen to the full interview with Bitker during the Racing…
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September 4, 2025 0

Farm & Field Show – 9/4/2025

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September 4, 2025 0

This month at Lake Bemidji State Park 

The summer season may be over at Lake Bemidji State Park, but the park’s naturalists still have a number of fun activities planned for this month. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake gives us a preview of this month’s programming.  If you’re just looking to visit the park, Drake says there are many…
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September 4, 2025 0

Norman County 4H Achievement Days is this weekend

Norman County 4H will be holding their Annual 4H & Alumni Achievement Day this Saturday, as a part of the Fun in the Flatlands celebration in Ada. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H tells us more about this year’s event.  Houglum says there are multiple exhibits that alumni can participate in.  More information about Norman…
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September 4, 2025 0

Minnesota National Guard teaming up with DGF School for Salute to Service Game 

The Minnesota National Guard and Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School will be honoring military members and veterans in our communities during their football against Park Rapids on Friday night. Master Sargent David Morse of the Minnesota National Guard tells more about their plans for Friday.  Captain Daniel Erickson of the Minnesota National Guard says the event will also…
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September 4, 2025 0

Mahnomen City Council continues to discuss 2026 budget 

The Mahnomen City Council approved a $20,000 resolution to the Mahnomen EDA at their meeting on Tuesday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther explains the reasoning for this resolution, and what the money is for.  The Council also had discussions about their 2026 preliminary budget, and Guenther explains how budget talks are shaking up.  The…
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September 4, 2025 0

First Day of School at Ada Borup West Elementary 

Today is the first day of school at the Ada Borup West Elementary School. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says she’s excited to welcome kids back to the building, and she shares some reminders for parents.  The reason the elementary is starting later than the High School is because the elementary school has been doing their…
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September 4, 2025 0