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ADA, MN—There’s been quite a change at the Norman County Developmental Activities Center. DAC Executive Director Hiliary Chisholm says their building has been remodeled over the last six months. Chisholm says the DAC’s clients like the changes. Chisholm says the DAC building also has a new entrance and administrative office.
Ada, MN — The Ada Police Department is looking into a new form of non-lethal defense that they can use an alternative to deadly force. Interim Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says they are hoping to purchase PepperBall gun as new, non-lethal option to stop criminals or take control of a situation. Officer Hager explains…
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Ada, MN — The Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters, or REACH, will once again be teaingm up with R & J Broadcasting to raise money for one of their great programs. The REACH Radiothon will be held on Tuesday, September 27th from 10am until 3pm on 106.5 KRJB and will feature a number of guests…
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It’s not just corn, sugar beets and soybeans that are being harvested now across the region. Wild rice is also being harvested. Dusty Roy with White Earth Natural Resources talks about this year’s harvest. Roy says harvesting wild rice is a tough job. Roy says while there are many old-timers who are harvesting wild rice,…
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Ada, MN — Network with other women and leave with a more positive outlook during the Rural Women’s Empowerment Summit this Wednesday morning, September 28th at the Ada Events Center. The summit, which is being sponsored by REACH, will feature presentations from Monica McMonkley, a rural counselor with the University of Minnesota, and Dawn Chisholm,…
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Reynolds, ND — Enjoy a beer or root beer, some delicious German food, and socialize with friends in Reynolds, ND this Saturday, September 24th during the Reynolds Community Betterment’s Oktoberfest! This family-friendly event will be run from 3-7 at the Reynolds City Park. Missy Adams with the Reynolds Community Betterment invites everyone to strap on…
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Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their 2nd monthly meeting on Monday night, September 19th and it was also the 2nd meeting for new City Administrator Taylor Vonderharr, who took over for former Administrator Kari Kirschbaum at the beginning of the month. Vonderharr says she’s starting to settle in and looking forward to…
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Ada, MN — A highly anticipated debate between Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton and challenger Tim Boe is set to take place this Saturday, September 24th at the Ada Events Center, but the debate might be very one sided as the incumbent Sheriff has never committed to attending. In a conversation with Sheriff Thornton this…
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MAHNOMEN, MN–Students in Mahnomen have been learning about wild rice harvesting this week. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson says a field trip was part of that learning. Pederson says students will also hear from community members about ricing. Pederson says Mahnomen’s Indian Education program has played a big part in this week’s lessons on ricing. …
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