Minnesota Ag Expo recap
The Minnesota Ag Expo kicked off earlier this week, and in attendance was Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association President Corey Hanson, and according to him the Expo was a success. Hanson says that there were no major focuses or talking points at this year’s expo but he says there were a lot of…
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Hillsboro Knights of Columbus Continue Successful 2024 With Pancake Breakfast
Over 100 people enjoyed pancakes and sausage at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hillsboro, Sunday. St. Rose’s Knights of Columbus council hosted the extra breakfast to raise funds for the youth group’s summer retreat. Gross proceeds amounted to approximately $2,200. The council is off to a great start in 2024, not just with…
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture updates Groundwater Protection Map
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued an update to the Groundwater Protection rule map map that will help farmers across the state comply with the new Groundwater Protection Rules. The rule restricts fall application of nitrogen fertilizer in areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination, and it outlines steps to reduce the severity of contamination in…
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4 H Market Beef & Dairy Steer animal ID deadline fast approaching
Mahnomen County 4 H extension educator Rebekah Donner reminds area 4 Hers that the beef and dairy steer animal ID deadline is fast approaching. Donner shares how you can get your steers registered. The deadline is February 15, but Donner suggests that 4 Hers get their animals registered to avoid any mixups or potential conflicts.
MN Rep. Deb Kiel Talks About Her Retirement
CROOKSTON, MN—As R&J News told you last week, Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel announced she would retire at the end of this session. She has served seven terms in the Minnesota Legislature representing northwest Minnesota. Kiel tells R&J News “a few things” led to her decision to step down. We asked Kiel how her health…
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Clearwater County Sheriff reminds people to be “Good Neighbors” this winter
When the temperatures drop many people across Minnesota can struggle to keep their amenities going. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson encourages people to be “a good neighbor” and check up on people during the harsh winter months.
North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s midwinter waterfowl survey breaks records
The North Dakota Game and Fish conducted their annual midwinter waterfowl survey, and say it was a record breaking year. Biologists say they counted more than 300,000 Canada geese which breaks the old record of approximately 222,000 Canada geese. North Dakota Game and Fish said biologists also counted more than 9,000 snow geese, and 43,000…
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Hillsboro Knights of Columbus Hosting Pancake Breakfast Sunday
The Hillsboro Knights of Columbus will be hosting a pancake breakfast tomorrow from 9am-1pm at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Grand Knight, Chris Mueller, says it will be a good menu to go along with a good cause. Cost for the breakfast is a free-will offering.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office warns public about scam emails posing as county officials
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was alerted about a scam on Thursday that is posing as a Polk County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, or other officials that are trying to scam residents by requesting payments for tax revenue collection. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to never send callers or emailers you don’t know money…
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