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City of Ada Provides Lawn Care Reminders for Residents

Ada, MN — The City of Ada and Ada Public Works is strongly encouraging resident to stay up on their mowing or face a hefty bill. The city has given some property owners some slack to start the year due to unfavorable weather, but now that it’s drying up and conditions have stabilized, grass letters…
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June 7, 2022 0

Escape Room, Rickshaw Transportation, & Smelt Fry Highlights Additions to Fertile Car Show

Fertile, MN — Head to downtown Fertile for classic cars, crafts, food, games and more. The 8th Annual Fertile Car Show returns this Saturday, June 11th. Cars and trucks of all years and styles will be on display from 9am until 3pm on Washington Ave and Lincoln Ave with crafters, vendors, and food trucks set…
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Central Lakes College announces new leadership in Performing Arts Center

Release from Central Lakes College: Central Lakes College is pleased to announce the addition of two new leaders in its Performing ArtsCenter. Joey Yow has been named Director of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center andCory Johnson will serve as theatre faculty within the Liberal Arts and Sciences at the college. “The arts are…
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June 7, 2022 0

Aitkin Schools staying busy with end of 2021-22 school year

(Aitkin, MN) — With High School Graduation signaling the end of the 2021-22 school year for Aitkin Public Schools, work only continues for Superintendent Dan Stifter and ISD #1. In our monthly update from Superintendent Stifter, he spoke about putting a few finishing touches and quick maintenance on some projects at the High School. The summer before the…
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June 6, 2022 0

Goose River Hosts Grand Opening on Friday, but Best is Yet to Come

Hillsboro, ND — This past Friday marked an important milestone in the history of downtown Hillsboro with the grand opening of the new Goose River Brewing. But while it marked the official opening of Hillsboro first brewpub, it also is just the start of even greater things to come. Owner Terry Sando says they will…
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With Mosquitos Increases Comes Increased Risk for West Nile Virus

Ada, MN — Conditions are perfect for a summer filled with mosquitoes! The standing water makes for an ideal breeding ground and soon it may be difficult to go outside without some sort of protection. And with an increased in mosquitoes comes an increased risk of West Nile Virus.  West Nile virus is a mosquitoborne…
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Koochiching County Sheriff talks flooding and relief efforts.

Sheriff Peryin Hedlund was my guest this morning as we talked about the Governors visit on Saturday, as well as all the effort going into trying to save homes and keep roads open during this record breaking flood.


June 6, 2022 0

Record flooding on Rainy Lake engulfs MN-Ontario border communities

Fort Frances, Ontario resident Nathan Calder said the town’s Rainy Lake shorefront would normally be busy this time of year with beach-goers, baseball games and drivers cruising up the riverfront. For weeks, Fort Frances residents and those in the neighboring Minnesota communities of International Falls and Ranier have watched Rainy Lake and Rainy River waters…
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June 6, 2022 0

Special City Council Meeting for emergency declaration

At a special City Council meeting on June 3rd, the City Administrator explains to the council what actions are to be taken for the emergency declaration. Mayor Harley Droba asked the status of the water treatment plant and what actions at the facility were upcoming. Public Works Director explains.


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