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Mahnomen County Fair kicks off today 

The Mahnomen County Fair is here. Today (Thursday) is the official kick off and there’s tons of things to do for people of all ages. Mahnomen County Fair board members Joe and Gerri Swiers tell us some of the things going on today weather permitting.  The fun goes into Friday with much to do as…
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July 4, 2024 0

Avoid BBQ Bloat 

Millions of people across the United States will be breaking out their grills and smokers for their Independence Day cookout. Nutritional educator Dr. Julie Gatza is an expert in digestive health and she shares some things you can do to avoid BBQ bloat during your 4th of July celebration.  Some other things you could do…
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July 4, 2024 0

Ada HS First Wrestling Coach To Be Enshrined In MN Wrestling Coaches Hall Of Fame

The man who started the wrestling program at Ada High School will be inducted into the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame Sunday afternoon in Crookston.  Ardell Knudsvig started Ada’s wrestling program in 1960 and coached the Vikings until 1975.   Another inductee on Sunday will be Gary Brantl, who began the wrestling program in Plummer…
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July 4, 2024 0

Dogs Hate Loud Noises–Like Fireworks

If you’re going to watch fireworks tonight, don’t bring your pets along.  Erin Wilson, manager of Scruffy Tails in Crookston, explains why. Wilson says if there’s a fireworks display nearby, keep your pet indoors. She also says if you’re going to light fireworks in your neighborhood, tell your neighbors so that they can bring their…
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July 3, 2024 0

Hillsboro Vets Club Independence Day Observance 

The Hillsboro Vets Club will be having their Annual Independence Day Observance on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Vets Club representative Terry Whal tells us what they have planned.  Wahl says the meal is free will offered and he tells us what money raised from the meal will go to. Again that’s Thursday, July…
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July 3, 2024 0

Attorney General Ellison moves to recover $58M in Big Tobacco underpayments under Minnesota’s historic tobacco settlement

Alleges Philip Morris misrepresented settlement requirements to payment administrator; moves to recover underpayments, interest, and civil penalties, and prevent future underpayments Attorney General Ellison has filed a motion to enforce Minnesota’s historic 1998 settlement agreement with tobacco manufacturers, alleging that the manufacturers have underpaid Minnesota in their annual settlement payments since 2019. The motion asks the Court to order…
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July 3, 2024 0

Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery ‘Shark Week,’ where women shine

Imagine stepping into a life-sized whale carcass decoy and steering it into deep water. You’re looking — yes, looking — for a group of hungry sharks to spark a feeding frenzy. To attract them, you shoot out hundreds of gallons of synthetic blood and chum. Then watch them lose it. That’s what marine biologist Liv…
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July 3, 2024 0

Independence Day Reminders 

It’s Independence Day week and many people will be celebrating the United States’ Birthday with fireworks. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us to be safe this week and reminds us about Minnesota’s fireworks law.  Hager says the 4th of July is one of the deadliest days for Minnesota drivers and he reminds people to…
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July 3, 2024 0