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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Dr. Mark Botel of NDSU extension to discuss the use of sugarbeet insecticides in 2024. Botel discusses the use of insecticides with Pilot, and what it means for producers for the upcoming growing year. Dr. Botel also recommends that producers dispose of all their old insecticides in…
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During their meeting on Tuesday, the Mahnomen County Commission finalized the hiring of a new crime victims advocate. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl tells us more. Holl’s time as Mahnomen County Administrator will be coming to an end soon and the search for his replacement is still ongoing. Holl gives an update on the search…
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Youth substance abuse continues to be a nationwide issue and it’s a problem that has serious consequences. Studies have shown that approximately 90% of substance addictions start when the person is under 18 years of age which is also when substance abuse could have its biggest effect on a person’s development. While parents can’t control…
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The Fertile-Beltrami School Board changed their fund balance policy at their board meeting on Tuesday night. Superintendent Brian Clarke explains the changes and why it was done. Clarke says the board also accepted a pair of resignations as well. Finally Clarke announced that the school recently received a grant through Garden Valley that will be…
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After years of delays the Bemidji Veterans Home opened its door and welcomed its first resident on Tuesday. Veterans Home Public Affairs and Volunteer Coordinator Maryhelen Chadwick says the opening was a long time coming and that they’re excited to keep welcoming more guests. Chadwick tells us a little more about the home itself and…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking people interested in Lake of the Woods fisheries management to share their perspectives about future management of the lake. The Lake of the Woods fisheries management plan was last updated in 2018, and the MN DNR is looking to update it so it will reflect public values…
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listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope wit James Kruize of Norman County FSA.
Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Norman County 4 H Extension Educator Linda Hoglum.
There will be a fundraiser concert going on at the Bagley High High School on Saturday afternoon that aims to help veterans with travel expenses. Event representative Tim Johnson highlights some of the artists that will take the stage. Johnson says the concert is free will offering and all money raised from it will go…
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One of the biggest stories to come out of the 2023 Minnesota legislative session was the approval to move forward with a redesign of the Minnesota state flag and seal. After multiple months of meetings cutting down thousands of public submissions to a final design many local governments have denounced the changing of the flag…
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