FSA Report
In today’s FSA Report, Nathan Peterson reminds farmers to file their acreage reports. Acreage reports are required by the FSA and also for crop insurance. Peterson also has a reminder for Clearwater County producers.
Johnson Responds To DFL Calls For Sen. Mitchell’s Resignation
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and DFL Party Chair Ken Martin are calling for State Senator Nicole Mitchell to resign. Thursday’s announcement comes more than a month after she was arrested for allegedly breaking into her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes….and after the end of the Minnesota Legislative session. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East…
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Red Cross Needs Blood Donors
The American Red Cross is asking you to give blood. Kimberly Vosseteig says a lack of donors has caused a drop in the blood supply. There is a blood drive Friday at Calvary Lutheran Church in Perham from 8am to 1pm. For more information on a Red Cross blood drive near you, go online to…
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Small Town Saturday In Climax
CLIMAX, MN—On Saturday, Climax will hold its 24th annual Small Town Saturday celebration. Sheila Capistran with the Climax Community Club talks about one of the day’s big events. There will also be a car show starting at 12:30 on Main Street and a tractor pull from 1 to 4 south of the Climax Post Office. …
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Fire Destroys Hawley Home
HAWLEY, MN—An abandoned house in Hawley burned to the ground early Thursday morning and investigators are looking for the reason why. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says they, along with the Hawley Fire Department and several other agencies were called around 3am Thursday to 231 270th Street North for a report of a home fully…
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Northern Border Concerns
GRAND FORKS, ND—The US House Judiciary Committee held a hearing in Grand Forks Wednesday to discuss what they called “The Biden Border Crisis: North Dakota Perspectives.” Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach attended the hearing and said it’s not just the southern US border that has security issues, but the northern US border, too. North…
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RSVP Looking For Volunteers
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of the Red River Valley, or RSVP, connects volunteers ages 55 and up with opportunities to serve the seven counties of northwest Minnesota. Jennifer Manole, the director of the Red River Valley RSVP, says they’re looking for volunteers for their Handy Hands program. Manole says another popular RSVP program…
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Clearbrook Plane Crash Update
CLEARBROOK, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. In late April, a small plane crashed in Clearbrook, injuring the pilot. Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee checked in on the pilot’s condition. Solee went on to say the pilot, whose name has not been released, handled the plane well in order to…
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Together We Thrive
FOSSTON, MN—The Firefly Center for Art and Well-Being in Fosston holds an event called “Together We Thrive” on the 28th of each month. Heidi Danos of The Firefly Center talks about this month’s guest speaker. “Together We Thrive” starts Tuesday night at 7 at the Firefly Center for Art and Well-Being in Fosston.
Climax Small Town Saturday
CLIMAX, MN—Climax will hold its 24th annual Small Town Saturday this coming Saturday, June 1st. Sheila Capistran with the Climax Community Club says it’s going to be one busy day. There will also be a parade Saturday starting at noon on Main Street in Climax…..along with fire truck rides, a dunk tank and farmyard animals.