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MN Soybean Research & Promotion’s Council seeking new District 1,2 &3 Director 

The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion’s Council (MSR&PC) is looking for area producers to run for a soon to be vacant position on the council’s Board of Directors. MSR&PC District 1,2, & 3 Director Corey Hanson tells us more.  Hansen explains how you can get the process in filing for the position started.  If you’re…
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January 16, 2026 0

Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue accepting Donations through Norman County One Fund Drive 

The Norman County One Fund is now underway, and non-profits across Norman County are accepting donations. One of the organizations currently accepting donations is the Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue (NWMAR) located between Ada and Twin Valley. NWMAR representative Brenda Mickelson tells us more about the rescue.  Mickelson says they have been operating in Norman county…
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January 15, 2026 0

Cow-Calf Days Seminar Tour coming to Northwest Minnesota 

The University of Minnesota Extension Cow-Calf Days Seminar Tour will be making its annual stop in Northwest Minnesota on Tuesday, January 27, and all area cattle producers are invited to attend. Heather Dufault of Norman & Polk County Extension tells us more.  Dufault also previews some of the main talking points for this year’s seminar. …
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January 15, 2026 0

Annual Pinehurst Resort Bonspiel returning to South Twin Lake 

The Annual Pinehurst Resort Bonspiel on South Twin Lake returns this weekend, and hundreds of amateur curlers from across the region are expected to duke it out. Pinehurst Resort Co-owner Andy Lavoy gives us a preview of this year’s event.  Lavoy says bonspiel is more than just a curling event, as they have many other…
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January 15, 2026 0

Facility investments paying off at Ada Borup West

If you’ve driven by the Ada Borup West School during the weekend, there’s a very good chance that you’ve noticed an abundance of activity, despite school not being in session. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook credits this extra activity to the investments made into the facilities of Ada Borup West, which has allowed the…
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January 15, 2026 0

High yields remain a key for growers in 2026 

Low commodity prices are causing area producers to take a closer look at their acreage and crop rotations in 2026, and many are left wondering what their best options are heading into the spring harvest. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had the chance to catch up with Mike Nelson of CHS West Central, who says…
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January 15, 2026 0

MN DNR Seeking Public Comments on Walleye Bag Limit 

After years of discussing potential changes the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is currently seeking public comments pertaining to a potential decrease in the Minnesota statewide walleye bag limit. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department tells us more.   Olson says there’s a number of different reasons that they’re looking to change the bag…
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January 15, 2026 0

Kupec & other Ag Leaders speak out against ICE Activity in Rural Minnesota 

Minnesota Senator, and Vice Chair of the Senate Ag Committee Rob Kupec (DFL-Moorhead) was one of many Minnesota Agricultural Leaders to speak out against ICE activity in rural Minnesota. During a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Kupec spoke on the negative impact ICE activity is having on legal immigrants, and business in Rural Minnesota.  Minnesota…
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January 14, 2026 0

Will the Government shut down again? US Rep Angie Craig on the potential of another shutdown 

After seeing the longest government shutdown in US History end last November, there’s a chance that the US Government could once again shut down when the continuing resolution to fund the government expires on January 30. US Representative Angie Craig (DFL-MN) talks more about the potential of a shutdown, and what needs to happen in…
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January 14, 2026 0

Hanson looking forward to another year with MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council 

Gary area producer Corey Hanson is looking forward to another year of serving as a District 1, 2 & 3 Director on the Minnesota Soybean and Research Council (MSR&PC), and he wants to hear your thoughts and concerns. Hanson tells us more about his agricultural background, and why he got involved with the MSR&PC.  Hansen…
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January 14, 2026 0