SAFE Kids Grand Forks teaching the importance of child-pet safety
Dogs are considered man’s best friends, but in some rare cases they can also become very dangerous to young children when the correct safety precautions aren’t taken. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks reminds parents to take proper precaution when it comes to their child interacting with pets, as there have been children tragically…
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Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation kicks off 10th straight Giving Hearts Day campaign
The Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation (BOLF) is participating in giving Hearts Day for the 10th straight year this year, and early giving is underway. BOLF Director Tracy Dunham says they’re excited to be a part of another Giving hearts Day campaign, as they helped kick off the foundation over a decade ago. Dunham says it’s…
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Watermark Art Center holding “Good Stories” Exhibit featuring the work of Naytahwaush artists
There’s a new exhibit at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji that features the artwork of families that call the White Earth Reservation their home. Guest Exhibit Curator Kent Estey tells us more about the exhibit called “Good Stories”. Estey says one goal of the exhibit was to highlight the work of artists, whose art…
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Dekko Center hot tub officially open
After countless hours of work and unseen delays, the hot tub at the Dekko Center in Ada is finally open. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen made the announcement on Thursday’s Kaleidoscope program. Eggen says if you’re planning to use the hot tub, there are new instructions and rules that you need to be aware of. …
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Fischbach Announces Infrastructure Funding
WASHINGTON, DC—Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach announced Thursday that over $9 million in federal funding has been secured for eleven infrastructure projects across the 7th Congressional District. Among those projects are $750,000 for a water improvement project in Barnesville, with Polk County also getting $750,000 for a water improvement project and Wheaton receiving $750,000 for a…
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Section 8A One Act Play Competition Saturday In Bagley
Fosston and Bagley are two of eight schools in the Section 8A One Act Play competition Saturday in Bagley. Fosston One Act Play Director Abby Pearson talks about her school’s play, which is titled “Oz.” Bagley Director Marilyn Hood talks about her play. The Section 8A One Act Play competition begins Saturday morning at 10am…
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Neil Rockstad wraps up two year term as ASGA President
The American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) held their annual meeting in California earlier this week, and the meeting signaled the end of Neil Rockstad’s time as president of the association. Rockstad, who farms outside of Ada, reflects on his time as President of ASGA and the experiences it gave him. Rockstad says representing ASGA and…
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Park Christian students excel at school Science Fair
After months of hard work, the 8th and 10th graders at Park Christian School presented their science fair project boards to 20 judges mainly comprised of professors from NDSU, MSUM, and Concordia. 10th grade science teacher Kyle Kemp oversaw the completion of the sophomore’s ideas and was thoroughly impressed by the finished product. Gavin Dagenais…
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Traill County Sheriff’s Department to explore K9 Unit
After operating without a K9 unit for the last few years, Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt says there’s interest in bringing the unit back. Hunt says the unit would be solely focused on detecting narcotics, but would be helpful in multiple types of situations. Sheriff Hunt also mentioned the frequency of the use of the…
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