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Norman County 4H Gearing up for Minnesota State Fair 

The Minnesota State Fair is fast approaching, and Norman County 4H will be well represented at this year’s livestock encampment which is set to take place later this month. Norman County 4H Coordinator Linda Houglum says Norman County will be well represented at this year’s encampment.  Houglum also tells us who will be representing Norman…
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August 13, 2026 0

Sugarbeet Pre-Stock Harvest to begin Friday 

Starting on Friday, the sugarbeet harvest season will officially kick off with the pre-stock harvest. American Crystal Sugar General Agronomist Joe Hastings goes over their plans for the pre-stock harvest, and why they get started as early as they do.  Hasting tells us how the crop is looking heading into pre-stock, as it has had…
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August 13, 2026 0

Wild Rice Days returns to Mahnomen after year off 

After taking a year off last year, the City of Mahnomen will once again be bringing back the Wild Rice Days community celebration. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guether gives us a preview of this year’s festivities.  Guenther says a lot of work has been done behind the scenes to bring back Wild Rice Days.  More…
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August 13, 2026 0

Ulen Days kicks off today 

The Annual Ulen Days Community Celebration is this week, and the Ulen Civic & Commerce has been hard at work getting things ready for the big weekend. Shelly thordal of the Ulen Civic & Commerce says Ulen Days will kick off with some festivities on Thursday and Friday.  Thordal says Saturday is the big day…
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August 13, 2026 0

NDSU Extension Holds Field Day in Prosper 

NDSU held a field day at their research site in Prosper on Tuesday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at the event, and caught up with NDSU Sugarbeet Specialist Dr Eric Branch, who talks more about what was presented at the field day.  While it has been mostly under control this year, Dr…
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August 12, 2026 0

Emergency Haying and Grazing available for Producers in Norman County 

Drought has been a major talking point across the Red River Valley, and local cattle producers may be one of the most affected groups. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize says the lack of rain has led to many producers reaching out to FSA to see how they can help.  Kruize says the recent drought…
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August 12, 2026 0

Northwest Minnesota Arts Council seeking submissions for Folk Art Exhibit 

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is currently seeking art submissions for an upcoming Folk Art Exhibit in Thief River Falls. NWMAC Director Mara Hanel tells us more about this upcoming exhibit.  Hanel also shared some examples as to what is considered folk art.  In other arts council news, Hanel says they are also accepting…
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August 12, 2026 0

Crookston Ox Cart Days ramping up activities Thursday 

Crookston Ox Cart Days continues today in Crookston, but activities will really start to pick up in Crookston tomorrow. Ox Cart Days Organizer James Pogatshnik tells us what’s all going on across town today.  If Ox Cart Days sounds like something you’d enjoy, Pogatshnik  says you can take in most of this week’s activities for…
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August 12, 2026 0

Wings, String & Hometown Things 

Coming up on Saturday, Hometown HOPE will be holding their first ever Wings, String & Hometown Things event in Hendrum, and they invite all area families, and community members to join them in celebration. Hometown HOPE Director Kristi Beyl tells us more.  If you’ve never flown a kite, Beyl says there’s nothing to worry about,…
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August 12, 2026 0

SAFE Kids Grand Forks promoting Farm Safety this Harvest 

Harvest season is officially underway in the Red River Valley, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is sharing some youth farm safety reminders, that all families and operations should be taking into consideration this harvest. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks explains.  Hansen says it’s also important for adults to be setting a good example…
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