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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is looking for exhibitors for the 2024 Minnesota Organic Conference which is the only statewide conference on organic agriculture. The Minnesota Organic Conference and its 80-booth trade show will take place on January 11 and 12, 2024, at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. The conference offers keynote…
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The Fosston School Board met on Monday for their regular meeting. One topic that was highlighted was some great work done by the students at Magelssen Elementary School in regards to their Pennies for Pencils program. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk discusses recaps this presentation. Selk says that they also received the results from their annual…
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The Ada-Borup-West Elementary has a full schedule heading into next week as they will be bringing awareness to Spina Bifida throughout the week. Ada-Borup-West Elementary Principal Bree Tripplett shares more details. The Ada-Borup-West Elementary and High School are also holding a book drive for Shock and Awe. Triplett also gave an update on how things…
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It might not feel like it but the holiday season is fast approaching and that means that the Norman County Salvation Army is approaching their busiest time of the year. One program that they are busy with is the Angel Tree Christmas Gift Program which has its application deadline set for next week. Norman County…
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Red River Valley Co-Op Power is celebrating the grand opening of their new facility in Halstad today from 12:00pm to 3:30pm. Red River Valley Co-Op Power CEO Rich Whitcomb highlights what people can expect from the open house. The new facility is located at 109 2nd Ave E in Halstad. Whitcomb also appeared on the…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier gives an update on the sugar beet harvest after American Crystal Sugar’s big announcement. Revier also says that this is a record breaking harvest for American Crystal Sugar. For the latest news in area agriculture go to rjbroadcasting.com
Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Though Program with Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk from Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is increasing Chronic Wasting Disease testing in Northwest Minnesota. This increase in testing includes mandatory sampling in Norman and Polk County. MN DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Robert Baden discusses the increase in testing and the reason for it. With this mandatory testing being in place hunters will have…
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The City of Ada is looking for individuals who would be interested in serving on a public service committee. City Administrator Ashley Larson has the details and how you can put your name in the running for one of these positions. Larson says that the city is also looking for residents to participate in a…
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R&J Ag reporter Nick Revier gives an update on the ongoing sugarbeet harvest and explains how progress has been for area farmers. Revier also says that recent weather and American Crystal factory capacity may cause some harvest delays. For the latest news regarding area agriculture go to rjbroadcasting.com.