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It’s Independence Day week and many people will be celebrating the United States’ Birthday with fireworks. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us to be safe this week and reminds us about Minnesota’s fireworks law. Hager says the 4th of July is one of the deadliest days for Minnesota drivers and he reminds people to…
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The Rural Enrichment And Counseling Headquarters (REACH) is gearing up for the 2024/2025 school year and is taking donations for their School Supply Distribution and Backpack Program. Reach Executive Director Stephanie Schneck tells us more about the school supply program and the kind of items they are looking for. Schneck also highlighted some items that…
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The First Norman County Historical Society July Coffee Conversation is today starting at 10:00 AM at the Norman County Museum near the fairgrounds. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us what today’s topic is and goes over the schedule for the rest of the month. All coffee conversations are also live streamed…
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The Mahnomen County Fair Kicks off tomorrow! (July 4) Mahnomen County Fair board members Joe and Gerri Swiers give us a rundown of Thursday’s events and attractions, which includes some new events. There will also be a free firework show at dusk at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. A full schedule of events can…
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Hail storms from the weekend ravaged crops in Northeast Norman County and Northwest Mahnomen County, leaving some crops completely destroyed. Gary area farmer Jeremey Sather tells us more about the damage and what he’s seeing. Sather says the soybean crop in the area will likely not be economically worth it as well. Sather shared similar…
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The Ada City Council held more discussions on the ongoing lot project located west of the Ada Borup West sports complex during their council meeting on Tuesday night. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us more about what was discussed. Hintz says the council also received good news regarding the Dekko Center update project fundraising campaign…
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Whether you call it Bags, Cornhole, or Tailgate Toss it’s a game that requires you to throw a bean bag into a hole is one of the most popular backyard game in the Midwest. This 4th of July you could have an opportunity to showcase your skills at Cornhole by heading over to Vi’s Pizza/TNT…
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by Kyle Brown of KSTP A court hearing for a Minnesota legislator accused of burglarizing her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home was again postponed on Monday as her attorneys asked prosecutors to produce more documents related to the case. Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, was arrested early the morning of April 22 after she admitted to entering the house…
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by Boyd Huppert of KARE 11 Note: This story originally aired Sept. 6, 2020. ORIGINAL STORY: Most Minnesota encounters with sunfish come at the end of line. Holly Jorgensen has encounters of another kind. Clasping in her hand a wiggly bowl, Holly walks onto a wobbly wooden dock while scanning the lake around her. Holly Jorgensen…
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Recent wet weather trends have caused issues for many crop producers throughout the Red River Valley, but one area that is thriving is hay production. NDSU Extension Rangeland Management Specialist Kevin Sedivec, explains what he’s seeing. While conditions are good now, Sedivec says there are some things that producers need to be on the lookout…
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