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Summer weather has already arrived in the Red River Valley, and that means area residents need to be taking the appropriate steps in the prevention of dehydration and heat exhaustion. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares some things you should keep in mind all summer long. Merkens says it’s also important to be…
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The state of Minnesota is in the midst of the 100 deadliest days to be on Minnesota’s roads, and in response, area law enforcement will be participating in a Toward Zero Death speed campaign. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says that drivers need to be slowing down, as they will likely be getting a ticket…
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The Future of Soy Summit is coming up in July, and Minnesota Soybean is inviting area soybean producers to attend. Minnesota Soybean Communication Specialist Mark Askelson tells us more about the summit, and the opportunities for you to attend. If this sounds like an event you’d like to attend, Askelson explains how you can apply…
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Summer programming is in full swing at Itasca State Park, and the park’s staff of naturalists have a full weekend of activities planned to close out the month of May. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have planned. Wildflowers are one of Itasca’s biggest attractions this time of year, and…
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Coming up next week at the Norman County Fairgrounds, First Baptist Church of Ada will be kicking off summer with a multi day Summer Celebration. Josh Visser of First Baptist Church of Ada tells us more about this new event. Josh’s wife Carri tells us more about their special guest Jared Greer, who runs Overcoming…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding hikers, campers and anyone else enjoying outdoor recreation to do their part in preventing conflicts with bears. Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden reminds area residents to be bearwise. If a bear does start hanging around your home or property, Baden says there are things…
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Hawley Rodeo Fest has officially kicked off, which means that it’s just about time for the annual Hawley Breakfast on the Farm. Event representative Keith Aakre tells us more about Breakfast on the Farm, which is being held Saturday morning at Kasin Farms. While the event is mostly similar to past years, Aakre says they…
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The Ada Police Department will be participating in a training program soon. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says the training will revolve around taser usage, and it’s interesting as it actually utilizes virtual reality. Hager says these different scenarios will be based on how you’re behaving with the headset on. Hager says the department will…
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Summer has arrived in the Red River Valley which means that people spending time outside will need to break out their sun screen. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says children as young as six months need to be using a mineral based sun screen. Merkens also recommends that people use SPF 30 and…
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Summer break is now underway for students in Norman County, and the Ada Public Library has a free summer reading program available to any Norman County student or family. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more. Osborn says reading consistently over the summer can have many benefits, especially when it comes to avoiding the summer…
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