Local Radio
FSA County Executive Director Nathan Peterson checks in with this weeks FSA report. He starts with reminding listeners about the current existing Marketing Assistance Loans. Nathan brings to light few things that will need to be addressed before producers are able to receive these loans. Before signing off Nathan has one additional available loan in…
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The deadline for Rydell National Wildlife Refuge is soon approaching. Rydell National Wildlife Refuge annually hosts a special Mentored Youth Deer Hunt for kids ages 12-15. A maximum of 15 youth will be allowed to participate. Youth will be required to hunt with a parent, guardian, or mentor. Up to 3 deer may be harvested…
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This weekend the Pioneer Farmers Show will be taking place at Lake Itasca. The weekend will be packed with family friendly events and exhibits. Tickets are $15 and will get you access for the entire weekend with children under 12 being free. Camping is also available for the weekend for $30. Tim Johnson of Fosston…
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Clearwater County Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg checks in with this months Sheriffs update. Deputy Wittenberg starts with thanking the community for a fun and safe fair season this year: With the beginning of school just around the corner, Deputy Wittenberg reminds the public the importance of School Bus Safety and watching out for kids as…
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Clearbrook City Administrator Lucie Thompson checks in with a brief update from the recent City Council Meeting on August 14th. The next city council meeting is scheduled for September 11th at 7:00.
The East Polk Heritage Center in Fosston will be hosting Heritage Days September 8th & 9th in Fosston. Collaborating this year with the Sons of Norway, this event will be fun for all ages. Bonnie Stewart shares her excitement for the events going on throughout the weekend: The event kicks off with a concert 7:00…
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City Administrator Cassie Heide has recently aided Fosston in yet another grant award. This grant awards Fosston $960,460 from DEED’s Greater Minnesota Business Developmental Public Infrastructure Grant Program (BDPI). The grant will help with construction needs regarding streets and utilities in the industrial park. The city estimates up to 40 million in private business investments…
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Polk County Officers Justin Swang and Tom Brault were in studio to talk about Internet Safety and Scams. Scams are nothing new but more and more often children seem to be the focus of scams, something that as a parent troubles me. Swag and Brault explain how these scams work and what to watch out…
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Rick Roed of Roed Seed Sales checks in with an update on local crops in the area. Roed talks about this summers unusual weather patterns and how it has affected crops. Roed mentions the weed content in the fields and how it compares to past years. Roed states that even with the hail damage throughout…
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Nathan Peterson checks in with this weeks FSA report. There have been a lot of calls locally regarding Haying and CRP land updates. Nathan explains even with emergency haying there are only certain practices that are eligible. Please contact your local FSA office to check on eligibility. Nathan reminds owners and operators that you must…
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