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FSA Reminds Livestock Producers of LIP Program Ahead of Extreme Winter Weather

Ahead of the most recent winter storm and extremely cold temperatures, FSA County Executive Director Nathan Peterson is reminding farmers and ranchers about their Livestock Indemnity Program. He notes the program provides benefits to livestock producers for livestock deaths caused animal attacks, but also specifically in this case adverse weather events such as blizzards and…
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January 27, 2023 0

Norman County Applies for EPA Solid Waste & Recycling Grants

Ada, MN — Norman County is teaming up with 8 other counties in Northwest Minnesota to help solidify the future of solid waste in the county. The permit for the current Norman County Demolition Landfill expires in 2029 and its unlikely to be renewed after that. But nine total counties facing similar issues are now…
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January 27, 2023 0

Hawley FFA Hosting Annual Fishing Tournament this Saturday

Hawley, MN — The Hawley FFA program welcomes all to participate in their 23rd annual Fishing Derby this Saturday from 10am until 2pm on Middle Cormorant Lake. The entry fee is just $5. The largest fish will win $30 and a plaque, followed by $20 and $15 for 2nd and 3rd largest. Highest total weight…
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January 27, 2023 0

Norman County East SnoDaze Coronation Scheduled for Monday Morning

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School has a busy, but fun week ahead of them next week as the staff and students celebrate Snow Daze! There will be fun activities, dress up days, and of course a crowning of a King and Queen, as well as a prince and princess. However, a…
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January 27, 2023 0

Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting from January 24th

t the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners regular meeting Tuesday, a donation to the Sentence to Serve program was approved.  Kevin Lee of North Memorial Ambulance spoke about staffing concerns: The board approved a letter of support. HR Director Bobbie Danielson gave recommendations to increase one job and change one position to a full-time position, which were…
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January 27, 2023 0

Weather Announcements for Friday, January 27, 2023

Schools 2 hours late: Hillsboro SchoolThompson Central Valley SchoolLake Park-Audubon SchoolsFosston SchoolsHawley School Detroit Lakes SchoolDilworth-Glyndon-Felton Schools – Rebel Kids Care & Early Childhood morning classes cancelledNorthern Cass SchoolCentral Cass School Cancelled :SonRise Christian Preschool in Ada will be CLOSED today Mahnomen/Naytahwaush/St Michael’s SchoolsWaubun-Ogema-White Earth SchoolsSacred Heart School Virtual Learning:Fisher SchoolClimax Shelly School & An…
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January 27, 2023 0

Ag Arama Saturday at UMC

CROOKSTON, MN—The University of Minnesota-Crookston will hold its 48th annual Ag Arama Saturday.  The event is a chance for agriculture students to display animals they’ve raised.  UMC communications specialist Jess Bengston runs down Saturday’s schedule. This year’s Ag Arama will feature showmanship of rabbits and llamas for the first time, along with beef, western–or horses,…
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January 26, 2023 0

Fertile-Beltrami Hosts Music Competition

FERTILE, MN—The halls of Fertile-Beltrami School will be alive with the sound of music Monday afternoon.  Fertile-Beltrami choir director Richard Schrom says there will be a solo competition involving several area schools on Monday. How many Fertile-Beltrami students will be involved in the competition? Schrom was asked how difficult it is to get choir students…
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January 26, 2023 0

FSA Report: January 26, 2023

FSA County Executive Director Nathan Peterson joined Tom Lano to discuss this week’s FSA Report! Listen to the full interview below! The FSA Report can be heard every Thursday on KKCQ at 6:55 AM.


January 26, 2023 0