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City of Ada Project Updates

The Ada Dekko Center Pool will be closed today, as work involving the hot tub will be underway. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives us an update on the Hot Tub Project, and explains the reasoning behind the closure.  The City of Ada recently wrapped up the event center project, and Larson is excited to…
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July 16, 2025 0

Mahnomen County Historical Society Thursday Tickets

MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen County Historical Society has its next two Thursday Tickets planned.  Historical Society volunteer Terry Schoenborn has the details. The Thursday programs at the Mahnomen County Historical Society begin at 2pm.  The Historical Society’s museum is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from Noon to 4pm.


July 16, 2025 0

NDSU Extension holding field day in St Thomas 

North Dakota State University Extension will be holding a field day in St Thomas North Dakota on Thursday, and producers from across the Red River Valley are invited to attend. Dr Mark Boetel of NDSU Extension gives us a preview of the event, which is covering a wide array of topics, including sugarbeet root maggot. …
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July 16, 2025 0

MN Energy Resource Partnering with International Falls Library

At the International Falls Library, along with checking out a book you can also get yourself a free water conservation kit. These kits were given to the library by Minnesota Energy Resources as part of their program to promote water conservation and help Minnesotans save money. We got in touch with Alison Trouy, the Senior…
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July 15, 2025 0

Oh Canada Show – July 15th

For the Oh Canada Show, Ed Gackley had quite a few guests interviewed talking about the up and coming Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. He first interviewed Troy Norman, a 3x FFCBC champ. Next Ed would talk with Jeanette Cawston from the FFCBC Bass Tournament Organizers. Then, he was joined by Heather Johnson the Executive…
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July 15, 2025 0

FHS Football Summer Training Camp Day 1

The Broncos Football team began their Summer Training camp on Monday, July 15th. I got the opportunity to speak with Head Coach Seth Ettestad about the team and the main focus during Summer Training.


July 15, 2025 0

Area Veterans encouraged to reach out to local VSO

Many changes have been made in Veterans Affairs Health Benefits over the last couple years, which means it’s important for veterans to make sure they are getting the benefits they are entitled to. Kurt Ellefson of Polk County Veterans Services encourages all area veterans to reach out to their local veterans service office to get…
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July 15, 2025 0

Polk County Sheriff discusses emergency preparedness 

Over the last month, Northwest Minnesota, and Eastern North Dakota have been hit with multiple severe weather storms, and it’s highlighted the need for emergency preparedness. During his visit on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman spoke more about emergency preparedness, specifically how you should respond when a storm starts. …
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July 15, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FCCLA attends National Convention in Orlando 

Last week, almost a dozen students from Ada Borup West FCCLA attended the National FCCLA Convention in Orlando Florida. Ada Borup West FCCLA Advisor Miki Hennen gives us a recap of the trip, and how it went.  While the trip was a lot of fun, Hennen says Ada Borup West FCCLA also learned a lot,…
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July 15, 2025 0

Uncertainty in the market likely to affect agricultural producers

Grain and soybean markets are struggling with low prices, and producers across the region are dealing with the challenges that are as a result. Bell Bank Vice President and Director of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson speaks more on these struggles, and how producers may respond.  Paulson says uncertainty with tariffs is also having its effects…
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July 15, 2025 0