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Russell Group President Randy Russell discussed the potential government shutdown and how it could affect the new farm bill that has yet to pass in the House of Representatives. Russell gives an update on what’s happening in DC. Russell also gave a timeline of when a new deal will have to be reached. Russell also…
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The Fertile Community Club will be hosting their 35th annual Fall Craft Show this Saturday at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Event organizer Stacy Erickson tells us what people can expect to see at this show. The Craft Show begins at 9:00 am in the industrial building at the Polk County Fair Grounds and runs till…
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced on Wednesday that 36 cities across the state of Minnesota would receive nearly $24 million dollars in Small City Development Program Grants. The grants will be used for residential and commercial property rehabilitation, upgrading public facilities, and other economic development projects. These grants are awarded to Minnesota cities with fewer…
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Listen back to the Business Matters program with Jim Austinson of Jim’s Locksmithing Services from Wednesday, September 20 2023.
The City of Halstad issued a voluntary water conservation notice on Wednesday in order to combat the drought that’s affecting the area. Lucas Spaeth with the Halstad Municipal Utilities discusses this notice and what it means for Halstad residents. This is a voluntary notice so Halstad residents aren’t required to reduce their water usage but…
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Norman, Mahnomen, and Polk County 4-H will be hosting an Outdoor Adventure Day on Sunday, September 24 at the Waubun School Forest. Mahnomen County Extension Educator Rebekah Donner has the details. While registration for this event is closed Mahnomen County 4-H does have some more events coming up, and hopes to do more Outdoor Adventure…
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The annual Lake Park Pumpkin Fest celebration kicks off tomorrow with a number of events for people of all ages. Event representative Keith Zachariason highlights Thursday’s events. The fun continues into Saturday with a full schedule of events. Zachariason gives a sneak peek into some of Saturday’s festivities. That’s just a sliver of the events…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are now accepting comments on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet regarding the rehabilitation of the Lake Bronson Dam located at the Lake Bronson State Park in Kittson County. According to the MN DNR the purpose of the rehabilitation project is to improve the safety of the Lake Bronson Dam, which…
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The Norman and Mahnomen County Project Linus chapters will be hosting their “Make a Blanket Day” at the Good News Fellowship Church in Gary on Saturday, September 23 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Chapter representative Kay Oakland explains what Project Linus is and what the goal of the organization is. Oakland also discussed “Make…
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As drought conditions continue to affect Minnesota Agriculture University of Minnesota Extension Crops Specialist David Nicolai has some tips regarding pasture management and how farmers can avoid over grazing during this dry season. Those aren’t the only ways that farmers can avoid over grazing. Nicolai shares some more tips that farmers can take advantage of…
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