Author: Prestin Douville

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Norman County 4H Pancake Breakfast is Sunday 

After having to cancel their annual breakfast at the fair last weekend due to rain, Norman County 4H will be holding their Community Pancake Breakfast this Sunday at the Norman County Fairgrounds. 4H Food Stand Manager Nancy Crompton tells us more about the event.  Again that will be on Sunday from 9am to 1pm at…
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June 28, 2025 0

Hitterfest is today 

You’re invited to Hitterdal today, for their annual Hitterfest Celebration. Hitterdal Lions Club President Brian Nelson previews all the events and activities that will be going on today, throughout the city of Hitterdal.  Again, that will take place throughout the day today in Hitterdal.


June 28, 2025 0

Last day of the Mahnomen County Fair 

Today is the Final Day of the Mahnomen County Fair, and the fair board has a full day of fun planned before they shut down for the year. Mahnomen County Fair representative Kelly Klinkhammer gives us a preview of today’s activities.  You can see more information, and a full schedule of events on the Mahnomen…
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June 28, 2025 0

World of Outlaws at Norman County Raceway 

The World of Outlaws Late Models are coming to Norman County Raceway on Saturday for the Ada Building Center LLC Start to Finish Showdown presented by R&J Broadcasting, in what’s expected to be one of the biggest events in track history. Norman County Raceway Track Promoter Jake Bitker previews Saturday’s races, and explains what makes…
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June 27, 2025 0

Mahnomen County Fair continues 

The Mahnomen County Fair continues today, and the fair board has another day full of fun planned. Mahnomen County Fair representative Kelly Klinkhammer gives us a preview of today’s schedule of events.  Klinkhammer also gave a sneak peak into Saturday’s activities.  You can see more information, and a full schedule of events on the Mahnomen…
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June 27, 2025 0

Jamaica Mission leaves this weekend 

This weekend, dozens of people from across Northwest Minnesota will be departing from Ada on a Mission Trip to Jamaica. Trip leader Terry Steen tells us more about what they will be doing on the mission trip, and who’s going.  While one of their tasks is building homes, Steen says the relationships they build is…
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June 27, 2025 0

Local law enforcement to conduct training exercise at the Ada Borup West School 

If you’re driving by the Ada Borup West school today you may notice a heavy presence of law enforcement. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson says not to worry, as all it is is a training exercise.  Residents should avoid going to the school while the training is underway. 


June 27, 2025 0

Opdahl’s Doughnuts celebrating 36 years at area fairs 

2025 marks the 36th year that the Opdahl’s Mini Doughnuts stand will be at the Polk County Fair, and this year may also mark the final year that Leroy and Jane Opdahl will be working the stand. Jane tells us the story about how they got into selling mini doughnuts at area fairs.  Jane also…
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June 27, 2025 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks warning parents about the dangers of hot vehicles 

On average 38 kids in the United States each year die from heat stroke after being left alone in a car. For this reason, Safe Kids Grand Forks is encouraging parents to take preventive steps in making sure their kids don’t become one of those cases. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks shares some…
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June 27, 2025 0

Drug bust in Gonvick 

There was a sizable presence of law enforcement reported in Gonvick on Wednesday, that left residents with many questions as to why. During his visit on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee confirmed that the law enforcement presence was for a drug bust.  Solee shared no other information about the…
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June 26, 2025 0