Author: Dawson Peterson

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Dinner and a Concert April 30 in Shevlin

What better way to spend an evening out then enjoying an evening of good food and music. The Clearwater County Historical Society and Clearwater Lutheran Church have teamed up to offer a dinner of scalloped potatos and ham followed by a concert with the Lost Forty duo. Both the dinner and the concert will be…
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April 26, 2022 0

House Approves Agriculture Budget

Monday, on a vote of 70-62, the Minnesota House of Representatives approved legislation boosting investments in agriculture and food production. The legislation delivers new funding for a variety of important initiatives including soil health improvements, noxious weed and invasive plant species eradication, pollinator protection, cover crop development, and new opportunities for farmers market vendors. The…
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April 26, 2022 0

Ag Is Back and Growing Strong in Fosston

Fosston school districts strategic plan included the creation of new classes that provide more access to and information about careers and technical education. This 2021-2022 school year, the district fulfilled part of the plan by hiring a licensed agricultural teacher, Myla Donovan and reinstating the FFA program. Donavan lists the wide variety of ag-related classes…
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April 26, 2022 0

Fosston Junior Qualifies For State Speech Meet

Fosston High School Junior Alexus Perreault is on her way to the State Speech Meet at East View High School in Apple Valley this weekend. Alexus qualified for state by placing second in her category at the Section Speech Meet which was held at Fosston High School. We caught up with Alexus and asked about…
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April 21, 2022 0

Starry Starry Night Theme of Clearbrook-Gonvick Prom

Clearbrook-Gonvick juniors and seniors with be dancing under the stars at their 2022 prom. Their prom is set for Saturday, April 23rd with the theme is A Starry Starry Night. The Grand March begins at 8:00 pm. Junior Kjersti Snyder explains the fitting theme. Everyone is excited for the return of a more normal prom…
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April 19, 2022 0

Fosston Rotary Responds to Ukraine Crisis

As one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations, Rotary International has made peace the cornerstone of their global mission. They are deeply concerned about the Ukraine crisis and have created a channel for direct humanitarian support to the people in Ukraine. They are prioritizing contributions made to the Rotary’s disaster response fund through April 30th,…
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April 19, 2022 0

Agriculture Conversation With Rep. Deb Kiel

Just before the Legislature’s annual Easter Break, the House passed funding to address the breakout of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state. The Senate added an amendment to provide $1 million in funding to the Agriculture Department to address avian influenza and the House repassed the amended bill. It now heads to Gov. Tim…
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April 15, 2022 0

Farm Service Agency Weekly Report

During his weekly report on KKCQ Radio, Nathan Peterson with the FSA Office reminded CRP participants about contract stipulations and also spoke about additional drought assistance for livestock producers. Peterson reminded producers who have a CRP contract that these next few weeks as weather permits they should check the cover and perform any needed maintenance…
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April 15, 2022 0

Easter Eggstravaganza

Join the McIntosh Community Club at Roholt Park in McIntosh on Saturday, April 16th at 2 p.m. to hunt for Easter Eggs filled with treats, enjoy refreshments, and see the Easter Bunny. Kids should dress for the weather with warm jackets, gloves and boots. Register to win a bike donated by the McIntosh Fire Department!…
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April 12, 2022 0

Ode to Spring at Faith Lutheran Bagley

After a long winter, Faith Lutheran Church WELCA in Bagley is hosting an event to welcome the spring season. Their Ode to Spring Brunch will be held Saturday, April 23rd at 10:30 a.m. They’ll be serving punch, wild rice salad, fruit cups, bread and lemon bars or brownies for dessert. The men of Faith will…
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April 12, 2022 0