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You hear a lot about gluten-free diets these days…and gluten sensitivity. Gluten is a protein that’s found in wheat, rye and barley. Brian Sorenson, the new executive director of Minnesota Wheat, says there are lots of misunderstandings about gluten. Sorenson goes on to say that wheat has been feeding the world for centuries and will…
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The Norman County Soybean and Corn Growers Association is helping those who need food this Easter. Corey Hanson, president of the Norman County Soybean and Corn Growers, says they’re making a donation to help stop hunger. Hanson says the donation to REACH comes to $150 in hams.
President Biden’s proposed tax increases for family farms and small businesses aren’t sitting well with a Minnesota Congresswoman. Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has joined with Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra to oppose the President’s plan. Their letter states: “Since the founding of this nation, America’s farmers and small businesses have been the backbone of…
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Last Saturday, the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Cass County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sobriety checkpoint on I-29 at the southbound exit at mile marker 60. During the checkpoint between 5 and 7:30pm, a thousand vehicles went through the checkpoint. 13 drivers were screened for impairment, which led to two DUI arrests Four drug related…
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There will be a public hearing Friday, March 22 at 1pm about the proposed White Earth State Forest Land Transfer. The White Earth Tribal Court is located in the tribal offices in White Earth. You can submit written testimony by March 29 to: lori.thompson@whiteearth-nsn.gov
MAHNOMEN, MN—There will soon be new security cameras installed in Mahnomen. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther: The new security cameras will be installed the week of April 1st on Mahnomen’s Main Street, alleyways, mini park and river park.
HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro Business Association is holding its annual bean bag tournament this Saturday at the Hillsboro Armory. Hillsboro Business Association Past President JR Strom tells us how many teams they’re looking for. Strom says there will be prize money on the line. The Hillsboro Business Association bean bag tournament starts Saturday afternoon at 4…
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A native of Fisher, Minnesota is the new executive director of Minnesota Wheat. Brian Sorenson says he grew up on the family farm. Sorenson talks about how much wheat is grown in Minnesota. Sorenson starts his new job on April 2. He’ll work with both the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and the Minnesota Wheat…
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It’s been talked about for a couple of years, but Fertile-Beltrami School District Superintendent Brian Clarke says the District is now taking bids for a big project. You can hear the latest Fertile-Beltrami School News Tuesday mornings at 10:30 on Gold 101.5 KRJM.
Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther will be spending the next few days at the State Capitol. She tells R&J News why. Guenther says getting bonding to rebuild the Mahnomen Hospital is a top priority. Meanwhile, at Monday’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council approved a $1000 sponsorship for the Mahnomen County Fair.