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With the sugarbeet growing season now underway, most producers have shifted their focus over to weed management. Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension says despite great conditions early in planting, producers have been left with a real challenge when it comes to weed management. Peters says two weeds that have been especially challenging to producers…
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It will be a busy couple months for the Norman County Corn and Soybeans Growers, as they will be out in the community, promoting the use of a new soybean product that will help keep our area fire departments more safe. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers tells us what they…
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Construction has begun at the Johnson Sports Complex on the Ada Borup West campus, and work is expected to last all summer long. Ada Borup West Activities Director Kenley Wahlin tells us what’s included in this project. Wahlin says this project was only made possible by the thousands of dollars in donations from area businesses,…
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Starting on July 1 of this year, Minnesotans will need to be aware of a new law that will implement new requirements for residents to legally operate a boat. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries department explains what will be changing next month. Olson says this deadline is only phase one of the new…
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Area Producers are reminded that there are weekly free webinars available to them through the University of Minnesota Extension. Heather Dufault of Minnesota Extension tells us more about this program, and how you can take advantage of them. For more information go to the Minnesota Extension website at extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events/strategic-farming.
The Ada City Council had a lengthy discussion about their water and sewer infrastructure at their meeting on Tuesday night. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says a bulk of the conversation was about what the city wants to do for projects over the next couple years. Larson says the council also received some really exciting…
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June is here, and that means it’s fair season for Norman County 4H. While June is already a very busy month for Norman County 4H, Extension Educator Linda Houglum says they will be holding a new event on Friday to help kids prepare projects for the fair. Houglum also previewed the rest of the month…
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Summer break is here, and for many area students, this may be one of the first times that they’re left home alone, while their parents are at work. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks says there are some things that parents need to consider before leaving their kids home alone. Hanson went over more…
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Northwest Minnesota offers a plethora of opportunities to get outside, and a hidden gem that’s open for the summer is the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges in rural Erskine. Refuge Manger Gregg Knutsen highlights some of the many activities that you can partake in at the refuge this Summer. More information about Rydell and…
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Members of the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives held a work group on the Omnibus K-12 Education Bill, in order to prepare for the upcoming special session that’s expected to be called by Governor Walz in the coming days. Rep Cheryl Youakim (D-Hopkins) outlines the current agreement between Democrats and Republicans when it comes…
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