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Gabe Foltz (Clay County Soil and Water) Darrole Ike (Southern Minnesota Agronomist) Mark Sirjord (Area Farmer) Jochum Wiesma (Research and Field Day) Farmers Wife Jeff Petry (Ada Area Farmer) Old Farmer Maureen Abol (Research and Field Day)


July 11, 2024 0

Detroit Lakes Water Carnival returning for 88th Year 

The Detroit Lakes Jaycees is back for its 88th year beginning Friday. Over the years the event has been a staple for the Detroit Lakes Community and it continues to grow. Water Carnival Admiral Rachel Kohler tells us more about the history and details of the event.  As mentioned, the eleven day celebration kicks off…
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July 11, 2024 0

Area farmers still dealing with fallout from severe hail storm 

After a hail storm ravaged northern Norman County on June 28, many farmers’ focus have drifted to dealing with the fallout. Jeff Petry who farms North of Ada is one of these producers, and he tells us what the fallout has been like.  Mark Sirjord who also farms in Northern Norman County says much of…
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July 11, 2024 0

Polk County Fair Continues 

The 123rd  Polk County Fair in Fertile continues today and runs through the weekend. Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grunhovd gives us a rundown of today’s schedule of events.  Grunhovd says the fun continues into Friday, which is also senior citizens day.  R&J Broadcasting will be holding live broadcasts from the Polk County Fair,…
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July 11, 2024 0

Red Cross Needs Blood Donors

The American Red Cross is asking you to donate blood.  Sue Thesenga with the Red Cross of Minnesota and the Dakotas says they’re offering an incentive for you to give blood. Thesenga also reminds you that every two seconds, someone needs blood.  For more information on donating blood, or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED…
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July 11, 2024 0

Ada A’s Edge Dilworth 7-6

MOORHEAD, MN— The Ada A’s exploded for five runs in the first inning and held on to defeat Dilworth 7-6 Wednesday night at Matson Field in Moorhead. The A’s had six hits in that first inning off Dilworth starting pitcher Grant Anderson.  Ethan Opsahl and Jake Osowski both had 2 rbi doubles in that inning,…
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July 10, 2024 0

Hillsboro Airport Fly-In Thursday

HILLSBORO, ND—Want to get an up-close look at airplanes?  The Hillsboro Airport is giving you a chance to do that Thursday evening.  Devon Cote is manager of the Hillsboro Airport. Cote says there will be an added attraction. The Hillsboro Airport Fly-in starts at 5pm Thursday with flights, weather permitting, starting at 7pm.


July 10, 2024 0

Summer Season Update: Int’l Falls Ice Cats

I got to talk to some players on the Ice Cats 12U team who have also been having a successful season. So I asked Everlie LaVigne, Greta Larson, and Bradley Heibel what their favorite moment from this season so far. And what’s their favorite part about softball? I then asked them what was the biggest…
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July 10, 2024 0