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City of Ada meets with MnDOT over Highway 9/Highway 200 Intersection 

The City of Ada recently had a meeting with the Minnesota Department of Transportation over the Highway 9 and Highway 200 Intersection after Ada Police Chief Steve Hager brought up some safety concerns last month. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says some things have already been done to help make the intersection safer, but work…
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August 21, 2025 0

Two vehicle crash results in car being rolled on its side in Ada 

Shortly before 1:00 PM on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 reports of a two car accident was reported at the intersection of 6th Avenue and 5th Street West in Ada.  According to the Ada Police Department, a Dodge Ram truck was headed southbound on 5th Street, when it failed to yield at the intersection resulting in…
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August 20, 2025 0

Ada City Council Special Meeting

ADA, MN — The Ada City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday night. The main item of discussion was the bids for the Ada Public Works cold storage building. City Administrator Ashley Larson gives details of the Council’s decision. Larson says the construction of the building should begin soon. The City was also taking…
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August 20, 2025 0

Norman County East gearing up for 2025/2026 School Year 

The first day of school is just under two weeks away at the Norman County East School District. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says they are not quite ready for school yet, but there’s a lot of excitement for the upcoming year, especially with their back to school night next week.  Kalina says he…
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August 20, 2025 0

Hawley City Council Meets 

The Hawley City Council held their monthly meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us about some of the items discussed during Monday night’s meeting.  Neuner says there was also a discussion about a potential apartment development opening in Hawley.  The City of Hawley has had some street projects being worked on…
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August 20, 2025 0

Hillsboro welcoming students back to school today 

Today is the first day of the 2025/2026 school year for students at the Hillsboro School District. High School Principal Dr. Carly Theis says she is excited to welcome students back to school, in what’s her first year as principal.  For the latest news from the Hillsboro School District, tune into the Hillsboro School news…
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August 20, 2025 0

Mahnomen School Board meets 

The Mahnomen School Board met in regular session on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says the board approved a number of action items, including an SRO agreement, and new hirings.  Simon says there were a number of items discussed in committee reports as well, including staff negotiations, and district policies.  Simon says the board…
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August 20, 2025 0

Farm Bill update 

It’s been over seven years since congress last passed a full Farm Bill, and producers across the region are eagerly waiting for a new one. Neil Rockstad of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association tells us where things are at with the Farm Bill heading out of August recess, and what still needs to happen.  Rockstad…
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August 20, 2025 0

Top Hat Theatre Part 2

ULEN, MN—We continue to look at the schedule for the Top Hat Theatre’s 2025-26 season.  Top Hat Executive Director Carrie Jirava says Katie Brekke, who played at Top Hat previously, will be coming back on November 1. Then on December 6, the Copper Street Brass will celebrate Christmas at Top Hat. Tickets for the Top…
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August 20, 2025 0

Let’s Talk About It August 19th – Big Rainy Cafe

For the August 19th edition of Let’s Talk About It, Dawn was joined by Ben Burgess and his little sidekick Emerson Mannausau. Be sure to check out Big Rainy Cafe in International Falls, MN!


August 19, 2025 0