Ada, MN — With conditions prime for fire to spread, the Ada Fire Department responded to a potential combine fire west of Ada on Wednesday afternoon. The call came in shortly after 12:30pm and fire crews were dispatched to seven miles west and one mile north of Ada. However, with winds gusting out of the…
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Ada, MN — Ada native Julia Nelson continues to put her mark on the world in the sport of International Skeet Shooting and is racking up medals on her way to a potential bid at the Olympics. Nelson, who is currently enrolled in the University of Florida, won Gold in the Individual competition and bronze…
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Ada, MN — Earlier this month, the Ada City Council removed the Interim Police Chief label from veteran police officer Steve Hager and appointed him the new full-time Chief for the city. Chief Hager joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program where he discussed the big promotion. While he is very excited about the new position, Chief…
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ADA, MN—Chocolate lovers rejoice! Ada will once again hold its chocolate holiday extravaganza on Friday, November 4. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson has details. The chocolate holiday extravaganza will be held at the Ada Area Event Center on Friday, November 4 from 6 to 9pm. Tickets are $20 and will include dinner and a chance…
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ADA, MN—The Norman County Fairgrounds was a busy place Wednesday as the Minnesota Region 1 FFA held its annual fall rally in Ada. Abbie Savage, the Ada-Borup-West FFA coordinator, says the event was for students in grades seven through nine who are interested in joining FFA. Savage tells us what went on at the fall…
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Ada, MN — The Ada Police Department is looking into a new form of non-lethal defense that they can use an alternative to deadly force. Interim Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says they are hoping to purchase PepperBall gun as new, non-lethal option to stop criminals or take control of a situation. Officer Hager explains…
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Ada, MN — The Ada Police Department is reminding residents to please lock up your outbuildings and storage sheds following a recent uptick in thefts in the community this past month. Ada Interim Police Chief Steve Hager says these snatch and grab thefts are mostly occurring in unsecured, unattached sheds and encourages residents to either…
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Ada, MN — Essentia Health in Ada won’t be hosting their annual health fair again this fall, however they are providing an opportunity for community members to get the usual health fair lab work and screenings that they normally would get at the event. Angie Skyberg with Essentia Health in Ada says this week, September…
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Ada, MN — Experience Fun in the Flatlands this weekend in Ada! Fun in the Flatland’s is Ada’s annual festival that runs September 8th through the 11th and includes partnerships with a number of other organizations and events, including the Norman County 4-H Achievement Days, Norman County Historical Society’s Pioneer Days, and the Kelly Thronson…
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Ada, MN — With school returning to session next week, the Ada Police Department is asking motorists to be extra cautious and follow the rules of the road around town and specifically around the school. Interim Ada Police Chief Steve Hagar says they consistently have had issues with people not coming to a full stop…
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