Study to be done on Lower Wild Rice after receiving federal funding
The Lower Wild Rice River will soon be the focus of a study after the Wild Rice Watershed District received federal funding for this study late last year. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District explains what this study will explore, and why. Jensen says the Wild Rice Watershed District has been working to…
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Dr Ashok Chanda discusses sugarbeet disease trials
The Northwest Research and Outreach Center (NWROC) held their annual Crop & Soil Day last week, and area producers heard from a number of different researchers including MN Extension Sugarbeet Specialist Dr Ashok Chanda, who talked more about his current trials with R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier. Chanda says they are seeing a vast amount…
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Norman County Historical Society seeking organizations to “adopt a building”
The Norman County Historical Society is currently looking for area businesses and organizations to assist them in the future through a program called “adopt a building”. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society explains. Kitchell also reminds people to swing by the museum this summer, as they are in the midst of a silent…
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Norman County Raceway gearing up for Ada 150th Celebration
The Ada 150th Celebration is coming up later this week, and the Norman County Raceway will be celebrating accordingly, by hosting a pair of events on Saturday. Cassie Visser of the Norman County Raceway tells us more. Visser says they will also be announcing the winners of their Golf Cart Raffle on Saturday, and tickets…
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Mahnomen City Council Meets
The Mahnomen City Council had discussions regarding a potential sewer project around the site of Lakes Community Cooperative on Monday, as there have been reports of sewer problems. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us what was discussed and decided. As for other items from Monday’s meeting, Guenther says they also got a clean audit…
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Norman County Bowling Team competes at Junior Gold National Bowling Championship
It was an action packed week last week for the Norman County Bowling team, as for the first time in the program’s young history, they had representation at the Junior Gold National Championship, which was held in the Twin Cities this year. Norman County Bowling Coach Jesse Keller says his bowlers did an excellent job…
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Changes in SNAP Program to have effect on local governments in Minnesota
Changes will be coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also known as SNAP) in 2027, and those changes are expected to have a major impact on states across the United States. However, for those in Minnesota, the impact will be felt on a more local level. Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec (DFL-Moorhead) explains. North…
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