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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced that Minnesota organic farmers and handlers are able to apply for a rebate of up to 75% of their organic certification costs. Organic certification is a third-party verification system that assures consumers the organic products they buy are produced in accordance with federal organic regulations. Organic operations must follow…
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There will be a fundraiser at the Laughing Earth Gardens in Ada for the Avenue of Flags this Thursday during this week’s Farmers Market. Fundraiser organizer Brianna Eggen has the details. Eggen also explained what the Avenue of Flags is and what the funds from the fundraiser go toward. The Farmers Market is located at…
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The Minnesota State Fair Wrapped up on Monday, September 4 and this year’s attendance numbers have been announced. According to the Minnesota State Fair a grand total of 1,835,826 people attended the fair over the 12 day celebration. This is 6,000 less than the 2022 State Fair, but was the 6th most attended state fair…
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Wild Rice Harvest on the White Earth Reservation is now underway and Cliff Crowell from the White Earth Natural Resources Department has an exciting announcement. Crowell also gave an update on how the Wild Rice Harvest has looked so far this year. Crowell also gave some tips to wild rice harvesters and also some harvesting…
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The City of Mahnomen held their September city council meeting last night, and it turned out to be a pretty eventful night. One of the first major agenda items was the preliminary tax levy. Mahnomen Mayor Julie Hanson breaks down the plan for the preliminary levy. There was also a long discussion and debate about…
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A message from White Earth regarding the symptoms people are experiencing after the softball game at Ogema days: The White Earth Pesticide Coordinator is currently investigating to determine the cause of symptoms. If you are experiencing symptoms of eye irritation, please flush your eyes with cool water for about a half hour. Please seek medical…
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The Norman County 4-H will be holding their Achievement Day celebration this Saturday during Fun in the Flatlands. This year Norman County 4-H is “Calling all 4-H Alumni” to participate. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum explains what this means. Houglum also explained what kind of projects alumni can bring in and a schedule for…
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The Crookston Harvest Festival kicks off on Sunday. Alan Dragseth of the Crookston Sugar Beet Museum explains what the Harvest Festival is. During the Harvest Festival the Crookston Sugar Beet Museum will also be open, and Dragseth shared some of the items that are on display. Dragseth also laid out the schedule of events. For…
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On Sunday, September 10, RideMN1 will be starting their yearly journey across Minnesota on bike. Wally Mcfarlane of RideMN1 explains their organization and where they will be starting and ending their journey. Mcfarlane highlighted the ride and all the stops they will be making along the way as well as the things that have to…
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Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is now accepting applications from 7th District residents who are interested in attending any of the United States Service Academies. One of the requirements for any of the U.S Service Academies is a Nomination from one of their Congressional Representatives. For more information on how to apply for a nomination go to…
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