Local Radio
Like many rural school districts across Minnesota, the Bagley School District has seen a steady decline in enrollment, and this may cause the district to make many future changes, and budget cuts, if this trend does not change. Bagley Superintendent Erich Heise talks more about enrollment, and the effects its having on the schools financials. …
Read more
Combine harvesters save farmers a lot of time in the field during harvest season. But combines can also cause fires. Halstad Fire Chief Gaylord Christianson talks about combine fires. Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser says dry conditions, like what we’ve had this year, raise the possibility of a combine fire spreading. It’s recommended that farmers…
Read more
The 2025 Fall harvest continues to move along. After high temperatures hit the region last week, Gary Farmer Ron Pinske says that these cooler temperatures were very much needed. Pinske says that this year’s crop has been good for the most part. Ada farmer Jake Kroshus also tells us how the harvest is shaping up…
Read more
Fall temperatures have finally arrived in the region, and the Ada Borup West School District is reminding parents to check their children before they head out the door to make sure they are dressed appropriately for the weather. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett. Triplett says they will also be doing a special activity…
Read more
A Norman County man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attacking another man and robbing him during a domestic dispute. According to court documents, 43-year-old Jordan Kjos was arrested following an incident that began with a report of a man driving while intoxicated. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office was called to an address in…
Read more
HALSTAD, MN—As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Halstad Fire Department is holding an open house on Wednesday. Halstad Fire Chief Gaylord Christianson says it will be at the city’s Fire Hall. Christianson says the open house has become a tradition in Halstad. Again, the Halstad Fire Department’s open house is Wednesday at the Halstad…
Read more
During Fire Prevention Week, you often hear reminders to change the batteries in your smoke alarm. Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser says you may need to change something else–your smoke alarm. Visser says you should check your smoke alarm to see if it’s past its life expectancy. If you have a combined smoke and carbon…
Read more
The Norman County East School District is celebrating Walk and Bike to School this week, and all students and their families are welcome to participate. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says walking or biking to school has many benefits. Students and families participating in…
Read more
The Hillsboro City Commission approved phase one of their upcoming city electrical project at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more. Eggermont says the commission also approved a new city budget for next year. Lastly, Eggermont says the commission approved a number of miscellaneous items, including a new tax…
Read more