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Wild Rice Festival 

The Annual Wild Rice Festival will be going on in Mahnomen this Saturday, August 26. Event Organizer Rebecca Dallinger gives us a brief history of the festival and what it’s all about.  Dallinger also highlighted some of the events happening on Saturday including a Parade.  There will also be events like a car show going…
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August 25, 2023 0

Farm Safety Reminder 

The harvesting season is not only the busiest time for local farmers but also the most dangerous. Dawn Chisholm from If Only LLC is very familiar with the importance of farm safety and has created her own organization that focuses on the importance of safety in the workplace. Chisholm tells us her story on why…
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August 25, 2023 0

Local threshers hosting a threshing presentation

Some local threshers will be hosting a threshing presentation during the Flom Area Lions Pancake Brunch this Sunday in Flom. Local thresher Mike Klemetson explains the event.  Klemetson also explained what threshing is and how it’s done.  The presentation is open and free to the public.


August 25, 2023 0

Local Musician Releases 1st Album 

Mahnomen native and local country music artist Steve Turner recently released his first album and will be performing music from his new album “Troubadour Dream”. Turner discusses his album and what you can expect from it.  Turner also talked about his journey from Mahnomen to Nashville and why he pursued a career performing country music. …
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August 25, 2023 0

Mahnomen 4-H’ers at the Minnesota State Fair 

Four Mahnomen County 4-H’ers will be participating or presenting at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. According to Mahnomen County 4-H Extension Educator Rebekah Donner the four 4-H’ers representing Mahnomen County include Askel Askelson for crafts, Sarah Boman for Indoor Gardening, Allison Braaten for Global Connections and Logan Braaten-Jackson for Foods.  Be on the lookout for…
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August 25, 2023 0

Potato Days Grand Marshal Has Special Ride For Saturday’s Parade

BARNESVILLE, MN—The grand marshal at a parade usually rides in an open top convertible, waving to everyone.  But Tammy Grommesh, the grand marshal at Saturday’s Potato Days parade in Barnesville, will be riding something else–a tractor that’s a family heirloom. Saturday’s parade at Potato Days in Barnesville begins at 1:30.


August 25, 2023 0

Barnesville Woman injured in semi crash 

A 21 year old Barnesville woman was injured in a semi crash on Wednesday afternoon in Otter Tail County. The Minnesota State Patrol says that at 3:22 p.m. 21 year old Samantha Lammers of Barnesville was traveling North on Highway 108 when her Chevy Suburban collided with a Mack Semi Truck at an intersection.  Lammers…
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August 24, 2023 0

Ada City Council Special Budget Session

Ada Mayor John Hintz full interview 8-23-23


August 24, 2023 0

Area Wheat and Soybean Harvest Update 

With wheat harvest underway for farmers across the region Brian Mueller of West Central Ag discusses how the wheat harvest has been going for his guys in the Beltrami area.  Mueller also discussed the quality of the wheat they’ve seen being harvested.  Corey from Alton Grain also discussed the quality of wheat they’re seeing during…
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August 24, 2023 0

Back to School Bus Safety 

With it being back to school season, Ada-Borup-West Transportation Director Shawn Roux wants to remind drivers about bus safety. One of the most important bus safety reminders is the stop arm rules.  Roux also recommends that parents have safety talks with their children.  Parents are also encouraged to contact their school or attend their open…
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August 24, 2023 0