Author: Prestin Douville

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Minnesota Watersheds gathering in Roseau 

Watershed Organizations from across the State of Minnesota will be meeting in Roseau this Tuesday and Wednesday for the Annual Minnesota Watersheds meeting. Red River Watershed Management Board Director Rob Sip will be one of the many in attendance, and he tells us more about the meeting.  KRJB 106.5 FM will be broadcasting interviews from…
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June 23, 2025 0

Wild Rice Electric crews continuing to work on getting residents power restored 

Servicemen continue to work on getting power restored to all residents within the Wild Rice Electric service area. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric provides an update on the work being done, and the damage sustained in the storms this past weekend.  Houdek says the goal for Wild Rice Electric is to get everyone back…
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June 23, 2025 0

Norman County fair a success despite severe weather 

The Norman County Fair came to a premature end due to severe weather on Saturday. Despite this, Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens says it was still a great year for the Norman County Fair. Merkens also shared some of his highlights from this year’s fair.  Full interview with Don Merkens:


June 23, 2025 0

Enbridge Energy Palooza Interviews:

 Gail Wahlberg with Bugger McArthur  Gail Wahlberg with Patrick Hughley


June 23, 2025 0

June is Audio Book Appreciation Month

June is national audio book appreciation month, and the Ada Public Library is celebrating. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn reminds community members that they have access to thousands of audiobooks at no cost.  For more information on library programs, go to Ada Public Library website at larl.org/locations/ada.


June 23, 2025 0

World of Outlaws at Norman County Fair sneak peak 

The World of Outlaws Late Models are coming back to the Norman County Raceway (NCR) on June 28 for a second consecutive year, for the Ada Building Center LLC  Start to Finish Showdown presented by R&J Broadcasting. NCR Track Promoter Jake Bitker gives us a sneak peak into this special event.  To get tickets for…
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June 23, 2025 0

Win-E-Mac School starting a new Adsis program 

The Win-E-Mac School district is looking to fill a couple new staff positions, after receiving state funding for a new Adsis program. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more about this new program, and the positions they will be looking to fill.  For more information, contact the Win-E-Mac District office.


June 23, 2025 0

Wildflowers blooming at Itasca State Park 

Wildflowers at Itasca State Park are starting to bloom, and all are invited to make their way over to the park to come see them. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says now’s a great time to visit, as the white and pink lady slippers are out.  Cox shares some of the other wildflowers that…
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June 23, 2025 0

Princess Kay of the Milky Way visits the Norman County Fair 

Rachel Visser, the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way was in Ada earlier this week for the 129th Norman County Fair. Visser tells us more about herself, and her background in dairy, which can be traced back to Norman County.  The goal of Princess Kay of the Milky Way is to promote dairy across…
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June 21, 2025 0

New Grandstands at Norman County Raceway 

If you’re going to the Ada Nationals Battle of the Businesses Bus Races today at the Norman County Fair, you may have a chance to sit in the new grandstand at Norman County Raceway. Track Promoter Jake Bitker says this new grandstand wouldn’t have been possible without the help from businesses.  The Battle of the…
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June 21, 2025 0