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Ada Clean Up Week and Spring Maintenance Reminders 

The City of Ada’s annual clean up week kicks off today and runs through Saturday. During clean up week Ada residents will have the chance to drop off their unwanted and-accumulated items, junk or debris. Al Disposal will be collecting these items at the Old City Hall parking lot on 4th Ave, between West Main…
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May 2, 2024 0

Senate Democrats Express Confidence in Anti Junk Fees Bill 

Minnesota State Senator Lindsey Port installed her confidence into a senate bill that would eliminate junk fees for Minnesota businesses. Senator Port says the bill will produce fair competition between businesses and lead to more transparency between business and consumer.  Senator Port says the bill does not ban gratuity/service fees at restaurants but does eliminate…
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May 2, 2024 0

Norman County East taking registrations for Annual “Be Kind Day”

The Norman County East School is looking for community members in need to register for their annual Be Kind Day. Be Kind Day organizer Jodi Douville tells us more about this yearly Norman County East Tradition.  Douville also explained how those in need can get their yard registered.  People with questions about Be Kind Day…
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May 2, 2024 0

Ada Chamber of Commerce receives grant though the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council 

The Ada Chamber of Commerce announced earlier this week that they have received a grant through the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council  that will be used to enhance the Fun in the Flatlands celebration this Summer. LeAnn Hall of the Chamber of Commerce tells us more about this grant and how they plan to use it. …
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May 2, 2024 0

Ada Borup West Student Council hosting Blood Drive 

The Ada Borup West Student Council will be hosting their annual Blood Drive on Friday, and are looking for volunteers to fill some much needed blood donation slots. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson tells us more.  Carlson says the Ada Borup West 6th grade is currently in the Twin Cities for their…
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May 2, 2024 0

Playground Benefit Concert

Be sure to join the Bagley School District for a night of great music and help support the playground at the same time! A split the pot drawing will be held at the end of the night as well. KKCQ News writer Abby Pearson shares more:


May 1, 2024 0

Changes for Veterans Insurance

Veterans Officer Kurt Ellefson was in studio to discuss opportunities for veterans in the area, beginning with a pancake fundraiser in May: Next, Ellefson discussed the upcoming 911 Bonus Deadline Lastly, Ellefson explains some of the changes with the V.A. Healthcare in regards to Toxic Exposure:


May 1, 2024 0

Hillsboro Senior Book Awards 

We’re approaching the end of the 2024 school year and many area schools will be starting to do their end of the year senior class events and traditions. One tradition that will be taking place next Wednesday is the Hillsboro Book Awards. High School Principal Terry Baesler tells us more about this school tradition.  For…
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May 1, 2024 0

Benedictine Ada Update 

Last Month the Benedictine Foundation held their Exquisite Tables Fundraiser and Foundation Director Cassie Visser says it was a very successful night.  Benedictine recently started a new program called Mission Court Companions and program head Morgan Hviding tells us more about it and their next event.  For more information on the ceiling track project and…
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May 1, 2024 0

Be aware of scams 

Law enforcement agencies across Northwest Minnesota are saying that they have seen an increase in phone and internet scams as of late, and Andrew Hanson of the Fosston Police Department reminds you to be extra cautious of these scams.  Hanson says people also need to be vigilant of malware scams, he reminds people to check…
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May 1, 2024 0