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The temperatures are rising across the Red River Valley, and with these rising temps, causes an increasing amount of pedestrians taking advantage of the fresh air. While adults for the most part know how to safely walk and share the road with vehicles, children may need to be reminded or taught the proper steps is…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—At Monday night’s meeting, the Mahnomen City Council accepted a bid for the County State Aid Highways 9 and 10 project. Hough Incorporated (HOWG) of Detroit Lakes had the low bid of $6.4 million. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. That $6.4 million bid is below the $7.2 million the City of…
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Tariffs have been the talk of the town over in Washington DC, and they along with other financial strains, have left area ag producers worried about an Agricultural Recession. American Farm Bureau Economist Bernt Nelson says these concerns are fair, and he tells us why. Nelson also gave advice on how producers could prepare for…
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After a proclamation by Mayor John Hintz last month, it’s officially the Week of the Young Child, and the City of Ada is celebrating, by highlighting the important role child care plays in our local communities. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us what the week means for the city. Larson also spoke more on…
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Thunderstorms don’t necessarily cover a large area–about 15 miles in diameter–but they can be dangerous. Wind gusts of at least 58 miles an hour can cause severe damage. In fact, damage from severe wind accounts for half of all weather damage in the lower 48 states and is more common than tornado damage. When there’s…
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A Hillsboro woman was taken to the hospital after her vehicle was rear-ended Saturday on I-29. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 33-year-old woman from Hillsboro was northbound on I-29 shortly after 5pm Saturday when her car was rear-ended by a pickup truck driven by a 76-year-old woman from Grand Forks. This was near…
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REACH Director Steph Schneck was in Ada on Friday to revive a pair of donations from a pair of local organizations for REACH’s food pantry ahead of the Easter Holiday. Schneck tells us more about the donations and how they will be used. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers explains why…
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While recent snow storms have interrupted our spring weather as of late, that hasn’t stopped the staff at Itasca State Park from ramping up their spring programming. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what programs they have on the schedule this month. If you’ve been cooped up for the winter, Cox says…
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It’s National Public Health Week, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is celebrating by promoting the work and role that public health plays in our communities. Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about public health, and National Public Health Week. Each day during Public Health week focuses on a certain topic pertaining…
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FOSSTON, MN—The Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing in Fosston is preparing for Saturday’s annual Festival of Tables fundraiser. Bonnie Stewart, Firefly Center vice chair, talks about the event. Laura Danielson, a Festival of Tables organizer, says there will be a guest speaker on Saturday. Stewart says there are still a few tickets still available.…
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