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A new year is here, and the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotions Council (MSR&PC) is continuing their work in funding research projects across the state of Minnesota. MSR&PC District 1, 2 & 3 Director Corey Hanson tells us more about the council, and how they are different from your local soybean growers association. As for…
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Winter time has arrived, and the staff at Itasca State Park is reminding people that despite the cold weather, now is a great time to spend some time outdoors and do some birdwatching. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says there are over 30 different bird species you can see in the park over the…
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The wait is almost over, as Norman County Ag is now just one week away, and all area producers are invited to attend. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension gives us a preview into this year’s event. Dufault says registration for the event is not required, and there will also be lunch served. Again, Norman…
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The Hawley Ministerium is teaming up with other local organizations for a chili cookoff on Saturday, January 17 at Hawley Lutheran Church. Solem and Hegland Lutheran Church Pastor Micah Johnson tells us more about the event, which doubles as a fundraiser. Johnson says if you would like to participate in the cook-off, there’s still plenty…
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The Ada Public Library is introducing a new program this month, and all area families are invited to participate. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more about this program they’re calling “Open Play”. You can see more information about Open Play, and other library programs by going to the Ada Public Library website at larl.org/locations/ada.
Almost 30 percent of Americans set a New Year’s Resolution at the beginning of the year, but studies have shown that more than half of these people will give up on their resolution in the first couple months of the year. If you are one of these people who have set a resolution, Kim Myers…
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The Norman County One Fund Drive is now underway, and community projects have been added to this year’s donation slip. One of the projects featured on this year’s One Fund Drive is the Landmark Tornado Safe Room Project, which project representative Lucas Spaeth tells us more about. Spaeth also tells us why he thinks a…
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The Ada City Council will have further discussions in the coming weeks about the future of the Ada Municipal Liquor Store, after they were approached by Tony’s Foods owner Tony Huotte regarding a potential buyout. Ada Mayor John Hintz recaps the discussion that was had at Tuesday night council meeting. Hintz says the council also…
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The Norman County Commission approved the hiring of a new county coordinator at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Norman County Commission Chair Jesse Lee tells us who the commission decided to hire, and why. Lee says the commission also agreed to move forward with a wage study. Reorganization also took place at Tuesday’s meeting, and…
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The Sugarbeet Research and Education Board will be holding their annual Reporting Session on Tuesday, January 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo, and all area producers are invited to attend. Dr Eric Branch of Minnesota and NDSU Extension says the event is an excellent opportunity to learn about all the sugarbeet research being…
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