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Learn to fish at Maplewood State Park 

The Friends of Maplewood State Park invite you to the Josh Hanson Memorial Picnic Shelter today to learn how to fish for muskies, walleyes, and bass from one of Minnesota’s best. Friends of Maplewood State Park Media Coordinator Linda Today tells us more.  The Park is also open all year round, and has a lot…
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August 24, 2024 0

Empty Pesticide Container Collection

HAWLEY, MN—Farmers who have empty pesticide containers might want to rinse them out and take them to Hawley next week.  Shannon Thompson with Clay County Solid Waste explains. Thompson reminds us this empty container collection is only for agricultural pesticide users, and not for household containers.  For more information, call Clay County Solid Waste at…
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August 24, 2024 0

FM Legion Nightriders coming to Ada 

The FM Legion Nightriders will be coming to Twisted Sisters at Pub 21 in Ada on Saturday for their Fun Run, and all are invited to come and show their support for area veterans. Lori Pladson of Twisted Sisters at Pub 21 tells us more.  Pladson says there will also be a free will meal,…
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August 23, 2024 0

Ada Event Center Update 

It’s been over 8 months since the Ada Event Center had to shut down due to structural issues and unsafe conditions. Since then the city has been in the process of getting it back up and running, but the process has been complicated. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson explains why. Larson says there will also be…
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August 23, 2024 0

Dozens Turn Out for Largest Between Two Cities Market

Vendors from across the region filled Main Street in Hillsboro Thursday for the largest turnout in Between Two Cities Market history. Offerings ranged from lamb and salmon to potato dumplings and purple bell peppers.  In addition to bringing farmers market enthusiasts together, it also served as an opportunity to promote local agriculture. The market partnered…
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August 23, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac School Board meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board approved changes in personnel meeting on Tuesday. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says this included the final steps in the elevation of Brady Langemo to the Dean of Students position.  Cook says they also approved a bus contract to fill one of their routes.  Lastly Cook says they also reached an agreement…
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August 23, 2024 0

Waubun Ogema White Earth School District ready for new year 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board called the school district’s general election for this November at their meeting on Wednesday. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says there will be at least one new face on the board, and that he’s very happy to see a large amount of interest in serving the school district.  The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth…
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August 23, 2024 0

Soy foam to be used to fight fires 

Corey Hanson of the Norman County Soybean Growers will be giving a presentation to Norman County fire departments regarding soy foam and how it can be used to fight field fires. Hanson tells us more about this product.  Hanson says this product will also benefit producers across the region, especially soybean producers.  For the latest…
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August 23, 2024 0

Minnesota Drainage and Conservation Summit recap

The first ever Minnesota Drainage and Conservation Summit was held yesterday in Rothsay. Rob Sip of the Red River Watershed Management Board was in attendance, and says the event was a huge success. Sip says talks are already starting for next year’s summit, as plans are for this to become an annual meeting.   Interviews wit…
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August 23, 2024 0

Ada Police Department promotes longtime officer 

Bruce Coonfield has been with the Ada Police Department for 11 years, and it was announced Thursday that he is being promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Coonfield tells us more about this new role, and what it means to him.  Coonfield also told us more about his career as a cop, and what he…
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August 23, 2024 0