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The Fourth annual Northern Soy Marketing Crop Tour is right around the corner with the dates set for September 21st-25th and will welcome participants from southeast Asia this year with Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand among the growing international markets that will be represented at this year’s tour. Many northern soybean farmers have come to know…
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Registration is now open in Traill County to sign your kids up for 4-H through Traill County Extension. NDSU Extension’s Jill Murphy shares about the current and new clubs available this year. Over Murphy’s six years with NDSU Extension in Traill County the program has grown dramatically alongside Administrative Assistant Katie Mueller and her contributions…
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The Twin Valley City Council approved a preliminary Levy at their meeting on Monday evening. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us what they approved the levy at, and how they will be proceeding with budget talks. Bolton says the city will also be looking to hire a new public works superivior, after approving a…
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Soybeans are the second largest agricultural market in Minnesota, but there are many across the state that are unaware of the many different ways that Minnesota soybeans are used. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the Big Iron Farm Show, and caught up with Mark Askelson of the Minnesota Soybean Growers, who highlighted some…
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The City Council in Fosston had one of its bigger meetings in some time on Monday to go over several big budget discussions and of course make the final vote on what would go into place on the intersection of highway 2 and Johnson with the old stoplight no longer being viable. City Administrator Cassie…
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The Harvest Season has arrived in the Red River Valley, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is sharing harvest safety reminders for rural families and producers. With the increase in truck traffic this time of year, Hansen says parents and children need to be taking pedestrian safety seriously. That being said, Hansen says truckers should consider…
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Budget planning is officially underway in the City of Ada, as the city council approved their preliminary levy last week. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson told R&J News that they’re looking at no major changes from last year, as the council has been diligent with taxpayer funds. Larson also gives us a look into some…
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The Polk County Commissioners meetings are in full swing here in mid-September with the 1st couple meetings taking place last 2 nights and a 3rd meeting set for next Tuesday, September 22nd. Some of the items of approval included a 5% wage increase that will be helped to coming into fruition by the county’s paying…
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