Norman County Soybean & Corn Growers Award Scholarships
Each year, the Norman County Soybean and Corn Growers awards $500 scholarships to two high school seniors who are planning to study agriculture in college. Corey Hanson, president of the Norman County Soybean and Corn Growers, names this year’s winners. Hanson says this is the 11th year the Soybean and Corn Growers has given out…
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Lake Bemidji State Park April Events
It’s officially spring, and Lake Bemidji State Park is celebrating accordingly. Park Naturalist Christa Drake highlights some events they will be hosting in the Month of April. Drake says there’s also plenty of recreational activities to do during the Spring months including, hiking and biking on the park’s many trails. For more information on events,…
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Ada Borup West seeking volunteers for Reality Store
TheAda Borup West School will be hosting a Reality Store event on April 12, and are inviting students from the Norman County East, and Ulen Hitterdal Schools. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson says they are looking for businesses from all three school districts to volunteer for this event. People and businesses interested…
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National Public Health Week is this week
April 1 through 7 is National Public Health Week. Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health explains what Public Health Week is, and what this year’s theme is. Each day this week there is a different focus point, and Kjono says April 1 is Civic Engagement Day, and she explained what that has to do…
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TRAILL EDC BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC SPACE GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2024
Traill County Economic Development announced earlier this month that the 2024 grant cycle is now open for business improvements and public spaces. They will be offering competitive matching grants up to one thousand dollars for business updates. Executive Director, Jim Murphy, mentions how those grants could be applied. The competitive matching grants for creating or…
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Berhow Acquitted
A man from Fertile who was on trial for attempted murder and assault has been acquitted of all charges. 29-year-old Oliver Berhow was accused regarding a November 2021 shooting in Oklee. Berhow was alleged to have shot Cody Landrus after Landrus confronted him with a baseball bat. Landrus survived, despite being shot in the head. …
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FSA Livestock Indemnity Program
This week’s Farm Service Agency report covers Livestock Indemnity. Nathan Peterson is the FSA officer for Beltrami, Clearwater and eastern Polk Counties. Peterson says there’s a two step process for making a livestock indemnity claim. For more information, contact your local FSA office.
Brainerd Lakes Area Representative of District 6B – Josh Heintzeman 3-29-24
We discuss how Minnesota Republicans are accusing the DFL of an “unprecedented attack” on religious autonomy, the recent $477 million supplemental budget deal for the state and how a proposed streamlined permitting process for big renewable energy projects puts them “in the front of the line,” making it tougher for other Minnesota businesses and communities…
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