Author: Prestin Douville

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City of Ada and Ada Police Department still working on blight solutions 

The City of Ada alongside the Ada Police Department have been trying to crack down on blight over the last year,, in order to clean up the town, and make it more presentable. Police Chief Steve Hager says they are continuing to make progress, but are continuing to face some delays due to the court…
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July 24, 2024 0

Child Nutrition 

Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope on Monday. One topic that she discussed was child nutrition and how she’s seeing an increase in youth energy drink consumption. Merkens says parents and youth alike should avoid consuming energy drinks and she explained why.  Merkens says another important aspect…
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July 24, 2024 0

Vietnam Moving Wall stopping in Moorhead 

The Vietnam Moving Wall will be on display at the Moorhead American Legion from July 25 through 29. Moorhead American Legion General Manager Scott Moen explains what the Moving Wall is and its significance.  Moen says they will also be holding an opening ceremony on Thursday afternoon starting at 3:00.  As he stated earlier Moen…
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July 24, 2024 0

Alluma Open House is tonight 

Alluma will be holding their Grand Opening at the Firefly Center for the Arts and Wellbeing in Fosston this evening. Firefly Center for the Arts and Wellbeing Interim Director Heidi Danos tells us more.  The open house comes after Alluma began offering their services in Firefly Center for the Arts and Wellbeing, and Danos highlighted…
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July 24, 2024 0

Marshall County Fair Begins Wednesday 

The Marshall County Fair will kick off on Wednesday in Warren and runs through Sunday. Fair Board President Jim Myrfield says a staple of the Marshall County Fair is their grandstand events which has something going on every day.  That’s not all for entertainment, as Myrfield highlights some of the acts that will be performing…
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July 23, 2024 0

Grand Forks County Plot Tour is Thursday 

NDSU Extension will be hosting their Annual Grand Forks County Plot Tour at Nelson Farms near Thompson on Thursday night starting at 5:00. Katelyn Landeis of Grand Forks County Extension tells us more.  Landeis says they also have some guest speakers on the schedule as well.  For more information on the plot tours go to…
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July 23, 2024 0

Norman County Commission permanently closes Norman County Jail 

The Norman County Commission voted to permanently close the Norman County Jail at the commission’s meeting last Thursday. Norman County Commission Chair LeAnn Hall explains why they decided to close the jail, which was closed temporarily due to COVID-19.  Hall says the commission also voted on the formation of a new water district during their…
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July 23, 2024 0

Back to School Preparation 

While it may not feel like it, the 2024/2025 school year is fast approaching, and parents are encouraged to start getting their children ready for the year. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says one thing parents should start doing soon is getting their kids back on a healthy bedtime routine.  Merkens says scheduling…
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July 23, 2024 0

Ada Police Department discusses changes to “dangerous” intersections in Ada 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says the Ada Police Department along with the City of Ada is discussing potential changes to a pair of heavily used intersections in town after a series of dangerous incidents. Hager says one of the intersections that they are looking to make changes to is the one at the corner…
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July 23, 2024 0

Plot Day in St Thomas 

NDSU Extension will be holding their annual Plot Day in St. Thomas North Dakota on Tuesday. NDSU Research & Extension Entomologist Dr. Mark Botel tells us what we can expect from the event.  Dr Botel especially encourages producers who want to learn more about spring tail to attend, as they will be featuring spring tail…
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July 22, 2024 0