ADA, MN—The Log Cabin Museum near the Norman County Fairgrounds will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Wednesday. Solveig Kitchell, the curator of the Norman County Historical Society, says there’s going to be quite a celebration. Kitchell says the concert is BYOLC: bring your own lawn chair. Free will donations will be accepted for the dinner,…
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ADA, MN—A woman from Fargo was taken to the hospital after her SUV left the road Monday afternoon east of Ada. The Minnesota State Patrol says 22-year-old Sophia Ochoa was westbound on Highway 200 at 12:19 pm when her SUV left the road and went into the ditch. Ochoa was taken to Essentia Health in…
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ADA, MN—There’s going to be a tractor safety course in Ada aimed at 14 and 15 year olds. Heather Dufault with Norman and Polk County Extension talks about the reason for the course. Dufault says the course will take place at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada. We have a link to register for this…
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ADA, MN—The recent storms that moved through Ada showed the importance of the city’s text messaging system. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson explains. To sign up for the City of Ada’s text messages, text Ada to 91896.
One of this weekend’s attractions at the Norman County Fair in Ada is Laura J’s Strong and Amazing Aerial Show by the 4-H Building. Laura J says this is a legit one woman show. She says her act isn’t simply a circus act. Show times are at 3pm Friday, and at 11am, 2pm and 4:30pm…
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Friday night’s feature attraction at the Norman County Fair in Ada is one of the biggest in the fair’s history. The Legends of Monster Trucks will make their first ever appearance in Ada tonight at 7:30. If you get a VIP pass, you can attend a pit party from 6 until 7 and meet the…
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The Kinfolk Market in Ada and Crookston Farmers’ Market Association have received grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Farmers’ Market Nutrition Assistance Grant Program. The Kinfolk Market received a $10,000 grant, while the Crookston Farmers’ Market Association received $5,485. These grants are meant to help strengthen and expand nutrition assistance. 29 farmers’ markets across…
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The University of Minnesota Extension will offer a youth tractor and farm safety training this summer at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada. U of M Extension educator Emily Krekelberg says this will be one of five training courses held in Minnesota this summer. Krekelberg talks about the training and who’s eligible for it. She…
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ADA, MN—Ada’s American Legion and VFW Posts sponsored the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Ada Municipal Cemetery. Outgoing VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson reminded us that Memorial Day is to honor those who died while serving their country. Lori Pladson placed the wreath on the tomb at the Ada Municipal Cemetery.
WASHINGTON, DC—It’s not every day that someone is congratulated in the US House of Representatives for getting a job out of college. On Tuesday, Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach paid tribute to a young man from Ada. Former Ada-Borup football player Mason Miller is now preparing for life in the National Football League with…
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