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Parents encouraged to get 2025/2026 school year paperwork submitted 

It may only be July, but the 2025/2026 school year is fast approaching, and the Ada Borup West School District is encouraging parents to get their paperwork submitted as early as possible. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more.  Parents with questions about the registration process should contact the Ada Borup West district…
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July 9, 2025 0

124th Polk County Fair kicks off today 

The 124th Annual Polk County Fair kicks off today in Fertile, and all are invited. Polk County Fair Board representative Danny Grunhovde gives us a preview of some of today’s and tomorrow’s events and attractions.  Grunhovde has been involved with the Polk County Fair for over 40 years, and he tells us what his favorite…
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July 9, 2025 0

Tornadoes Near Reynolds & Beltrami

There were tornadoes spotted in Traill and Polk Counties Monday night.  Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt says a tornado touched down near Reynolds. Meanwhile, Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland tells R&J News there were two small tornadoes reported near Beltrami Monday night.  There are no reports of damage or injuries. The National Weather Service…
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July 8, 2025 0

Ada Borup West making changes to bus routes 

The Ada Borup West School Board had a lengthy discussion regarding transportation at their meeting on Tuesday morning, and the board approved major changes to their bus routes. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us what’s changing, and why.  Cook says the Ada Borup West School Board also approved an updated 10 year facility…
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July 8, 2025 0

Iconic Fest 2025 – Leavin Page Town 7-8-25

The members of Leavin’ Page Town join the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to talk about their upcoming appearance at Iconic Fest, Saturday July 12th, 2025 at 5 pm.


July 8, 2025 0

Iconic Fest 2025 – Wade Hayes Interview 7-7-25

Wade Hayes joins the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to talk about his upcoming appearance at Iconic Fest, Saturday July 12th, 2025 at 7 pm.


July 8, 2025 0

Ada Legion Baseball holding fundraiser on Wednesday 

The Ada American Legion Baseball team will be holding a fundraiser Wednesday in the Supermarket Foods Parking Lot in Ada. Ada baseball player Cadyn Dahl tells us more about what they will be doing.  Ada Legion Baseball coach Nate McCraven thanks the community for their continued support, and he  also invites you to Tony Sipe…
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July 8, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Crop Update 

The sugarbeet growing season is in full swing, and crop outlook across the Red River Valley is all over the place. Dr Eric Branch with NDSU Extension tells us how the sugarbeet is faring across the valley.  In other farm news, Dr Branch previews some upcoming events and programs that producers should mark down in…
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July 8, 2025 0

Deadline for Opioid Advisory Council RFP fast approaching

The deadline for project proposals through the Norman County Opioid Advisory Council is fast  approaching, and interested parties are encouraged to get their request submitted as soon as possible. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health gives us a refresher on where the funding from this council is coming from.  Meyers also tells us what…
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July 8, 2025 0