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The Ada Girl Scouts will be holding a fundraiser at the Dekko Center this weekend, and the community is invited out to come learn more about Ada’s newest organization. Ada Girl Scout Leader Bonnie Ballard tells us what the girls have planned this weekend. Ballard says the fundraiser is also a good opportunity for the…
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The Red River Valley could be in store for some severe weather tonight. Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson fills us in. That’s the first scenario; here’s the second. Johanson also tells R&J News utility companies around the region are concerned about power outages overnight. And meteorologists believe a derecho is possible in the…
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The Red River Valley has seen a steady amount of rain the last week, which means that homeowners will have to break out their lawnmowers. Ada Public Works Supervisor Brian Rasmussen reminds homeowners to not blow their grass into the streets as it can cause problems. Rasmussen also shares a reminder for homeowners with sump…
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Rain has been prevalent this week, and it may have an effect on area crops. Local producer Paul Johnson says he’s pleased with this wheat crop so far, but these recent rains do make him worry. As for soybeans, Johnson says the moisture is welcome, but he is fighting iron deficiency chlorosis. Lastly, Johnson gave…
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Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson was a guest on the KKCQ Food for Thought program this week, to give an update on the latest with Veterans Services. Ellefson says there haven’t been a lot of changes made to veteran’s benefits, but there’s still some things that veterans should be aware of. Ellefson says…
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The Minnesota 2025/2026 Deer seasons are fast approaching, and licenses are now available for purchase. Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden highlights some of the upcoming deer season opening dates. The question hunters have every year is “how many deer can they expect to see on the landscape?” Baden says you can expect…
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Blyss Flower Farm in Rural Ada invites you to their 4th Annual Blyss Flower Fest next Tuesday. Alyssa Johnson of Bliss Flower Farm gives us a sneak peak into what she has planned for next week’s festivities. Johnson says this is truly an event for people of all ages. Alyssa’s daughter Esley tells us what…
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The Ada City Council heard multiple presentations from local organizations at the beginning of their meeting on Wednesday night. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us what these presentations were about. There was also a discussion about the Ada Public Works building, and Hintz tells us where things are at for that. The Dekko Center was…
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August is National Breastfeeding Month and this week is World Breastfeeding Week. Amanda Dingeldein, the wellness coordinator for Polk County WIC, talks about the benefits of breastfeeding—to both child and mother. To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, Mama’s Milk Connection, a monthly lactation support group, is holding a Party at the Playground Thursday from 530 to…
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