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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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On April 8, Voyageurs National Park will celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Established in 1975, Minnesota’s national park has inspired adventure, connection, and conservation for five decades. Signed into law by President Richard Nixon, the establishment of Voyageurs National Park was designed to “preserve, for the inspiration and enjoyment of present and future generations, the outstanding…
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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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Check out the April 5th Coaches Corner! Where Augie was joined by 4 players from the Littlefork-Big Falls Vikings Softball team: Kadence Schmidtbauer, KoDee and Kambree Gustafson, and Ellie Wendt. Be sure to listen to Coaches Corner every Saturday morning on KSDM from 9-10am.
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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Last week the Minnesota Senate released their bonding bill target, which came in at $1.35 billion. The funds from a bonding bill would then get spread across the state to help fund infrastructure projects. The Red River Watershed Management Board is seeking $48 million in funds to help fund flood mitigation and water storage problems,…
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