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Polk County Extension will be holding a free Beef Quality Assurance Workshop next Tuesday, and area beef producers are invited to participate. Heather Dufault of Polk County Extension tells us more. People can contact the Polk County Extension Office if they have any questions about the Beef Quality Assurance training or program.
Earlier this year, the City of Gary had freezing issues with their water tower resulting in a boil order being implemented. Gary Mayor Buck Engen is happy to announce that their water tower is back up and running, and the city’s focus will now shift to spring clean-up. People with questions about spring clean-up should…
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The Twin Valley Community Club is currently seeking new members and volunteers to join their ranks, and get more involved in their Club Events and Programs. Community Club Representative Mark Askelson tells us more. Askelson is also excited to announce that the Community Club will be selling calendars this year, after taking over the program…
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The Farm Bill is expected to be a major topic of discussion once the House and Senate return from Easter break, but it is still unknown whether or not a bill will be passed. US Senator John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) says one piece of ag legislation he will be pushing for is a year round…
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The Ada Fire Department Relief Association will be holding their annual Fundraiser next Thursday, and tickets are still available for purchase. Ada Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Roux previews this year’s event, which will be held at the Norman County Fairgrounds. Roux says the relief association will also be holding a gun raffle, which will be…
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During his visit on the KKCQ Food For Thought Program, Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve talked about a worrying trend he’s seeing in the City of Fosston. Juve says he’s been seeing an increase of crashes in the Fosston, and he shares some accident statistics coming out of the state so far this year. Juve…
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It’s been a busy couple weeks at the Hillsboro School District, and that is no different this week, though the school itself may be a little quieter than normal. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says they have a lot of high schoolers out of the building this week for a number of activities, including…
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All are invited to Gary this Friday, as the Gary Fire Department will be holding their annual Fun Night. Gary Fire Chief Buck Engen says there will be a lot of fun to be had, and prizes to be won. On top of being a fun time, Engen says the funds raised from the event…
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Ground temperatures are always a concern for local producers, and a cool ground temperature often leads to stressed out crops. However, there is a product available to local producers that can help your crop deal with cold weather stress, also allowing you to get your crop in early. Fred Luken of Plant Power tells us…
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Approximately 80,000 car accidents are reported in Minnesota each year, and for many drivers who are involved in them, they often don’t know what to do afterwards. R&J News recently talked with Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve, who says your initial response to a crash should depend on the severity of it. Juve says if…
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