Itasca State Park summer schedule continues with full week of activities
Itasca State Park summer programming continues this week, and this week is jam packed with free programs the whole family will enjoy. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of some of this week’s programs. A full schedule of programs and events can be seen on the parks webpage on the …
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Ada Community Choir seeking singers for 150th Celebration
The Ada 150th Celebration is coming up this weekend, and all are invited to join the Ada Community Choir in celebration. Community Choir Representative Jennie Hoven tells us more about the choir’s plans for the 150th. If singing isn’t your thing, Hoven says you can still join them for worship during the All City Church…
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Minnesota DNR reminding anglers to clean, drain, dry
The Minnesota summer fishing season continues to move along, and as we move into the dog days of summer, people are reminded about the importance of doing their part in preventing aquatic hitchhikers, as invasive species can often be hard to spot this time of year. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department tells…
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Twin Valley American Legion update
July has been a busy month for the Twin Valley American Legion, as they were busy in the days leading up to the 250th birthday of the United States. Twin Valley American Legion Commander Preston Halvorson says they were able to find multiple ways to celebrate the 250th, while also honoring those that served. Halverson…
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Mental Health resources available to area farmers through MDA
Mental Health of farmers and others in rural America are often overlooked, and for that reason, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has resources available called Coping with Farm and Rural Stress. Dr Angie Peltier of Minnesota Extension tells us more. If you know someone who is struggling, Peltier asks that you point them in…
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MN DNR Releases 10-year fish monitoring report
The Minnesota DNR recently release a 10-year fish monitoring report which rates the health of hundreds of Minnesota’s lakes. Minnesota DNR Fisheries Officer Nathan Olson tells us more about this report, and the work the DNR had put into it. While the report was mostly positive, Olson says there are still some things that the…
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Dr Tom Peters expresses concern for weed potential over the coming weeks
The Northwest Research and Outreach Center held their annual Crop & Soil Day on Wednesday, and NDSU Extension’s Dr Tom Peters was one of the presenters. During a conversation with R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier, Peters said that he’s very concerned about the next couple of weeks when it comes to weed control. If weeds…
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Twin Valley Town and Country Days kicks off today
Twin Valley Town and Country Days kicks off tonight, and all are invited to town to celebrate. Mark Askelson of the Twin Valley Community Club gives us a preview of the activities taking place later this evening. Askelson says things will then pick up on Saturday, where they have a full day of fun and…
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