Ada, MN — Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan on Tuesday announced over $20 million in funding for small cities, townships, and counties in Minnesota. The Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grants will be used for infrastructure and rehabilitation projects in 34 Minnesota cities, townships, and counties. Included in that is the City…
Read more
ADA, MN—The Knights of Columbus and Norman County Fair Board are sponsoring a pancake supper this coming Tuesday night from 4:30 to 7pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ada. Dave Stene says the supper will benefit the Dennis Riepe family. Stene talks about what will be served at the supper. The pancake supper is…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more