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Norman County FSA Executive Director James Kruize was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Tuesday, and reminded farmers that Norman County FSA is currently taking nominations for the County Committee election. Kruize also reminds producers about the upcoming acreage reporting deadline on July 15, and to report all farm record changes to FSA. …
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Gabe Foltz (Clay County Soil and Water) Darrole Ike (Southern Minnesota Agronomist) Mark Sirjord (Area Farmer) Jochum Wiesma (Research and Field Day) Farmers Wife Jeff Petry (Ada Area Farmer) Old Farmer Maureen Abol (Research and Field Day)
After a hail storm ravaged northern Norman County on June 28, many farmers’ focus have drifted to dealing with the fallout. Jeff Petry who farms North of Ada is one of these producers, and he tells us what the fallout has been like. Mark Sirjord who also farms in Northern Norman County says much of…
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The Detroit Lakes Jaycees is back for its 88th year beginning Friday. Over the years the event has been a staple for the Detroit Lakes Community and it continues to grow. Water Carnival Admiral Rachel Kohler tells us more about the history and details of the event. As mentioned, the eleven day celebration kicks off…
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The 123rd Polk County Fair in Fertile continues today and runs through the weekend. Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grunhovd gives us a rundown of today’s schedule of events. Grunhovd says the fun continues into Friday, which is also senior citizens day. R&J Broadcasting will be holding live broadcasts from the Polk County Fair,…
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Norman and Polk County Extension are still accepting registrations for the 2024 Youth Tractor Safety Training on July 22 and 23 at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Norman County Extension educator Linda Houglum tells us what this class entails and why it’s important. To register for Youth Tractor Safety go to extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events. People with questions are…
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The Hillsboro Vets Club will be hosting a fundraiser dinner on Saturday, July 13 from 4:30 to 7:30. for the Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota. Vets Club representative Dave Thompson has the details. Thompson also told us more about the Honor Flight, and why it’s something they want to raise money for. More…
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The 110th running of the Clay County Fair in Barnesville is set to begin on Thursday, July 11. Clay County Fair Board member James Kruize highlights some of the fair’s main events throughout the week. For more information go to the Clay County Fair MN Facebook page.
A common belief across rural America is that locally raised beef is a much higher quality than beef that is purchased in a grocery store. Minnesota Beef Council Research Chairman John Schafer says the gap in quality is shrinking, and that “supermarket beef” quality is at an all time high. Schafer was a guest on…
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The Mahnomen School Board held a discussion on their student handbook policies at their meeting on Monday night. One policy the school is looking to change is a new cell phone policy. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek tells us more. Bisek says the board also had a lot of procedural things to do, with the start…
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