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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced that Minnesota organic farmers and handlers are able to apply for a rebate of up to 75% of their organic certification costs. Organic certification is a third-party verification system that assures consumers the organic products they buy are produced in accordance with federal organic regulations. Organic operations must follow…
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There will be a fundraiser at the Laughing Earth Gardens in Ada for the Avenue of Flags this Thursday during this week’s Farmers Market. Fundraiser organizer Brianna Eggen has the details. Eggen also explained what the Avenue of Flags is and what the funds from the fundraiser go toward. The Farmers Market is located at…
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Authorities are investigating the case of three people found dead in and around a Minnesota home. Breezy Point Police were called to a home in the 8400 block of Whitebirch Dr. on around 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5. When authorities arrived, they found three people dead. At this time, authorities say there is no…
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The Minnesota State Fair Wrapped up on Monday, September 4 and this year’s attendance numbers have been announced. According to the Minnesota State Fair a grand total of 1,835,826 people attended the fair over the 12 day celebration. This is 6,000 less than the 2022 State Fair, but was the 6th most attended state fair…
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–France is about to spend about $216 million destroying nearly 80 million gallons of surplus wine, enough liquid to fill more than 100 Olympic-sized swimming pools, the Washington Post reported. The problem is that higher production costs and shrinking demand for the stuff have made it impossible for French wineries to sell their spiked grape…
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Wild Rice Harvest on the White Earth Reservation is now underway and Cliff Crowell from the White Earth Natural Resources Department has an exciting announcement. Crowell also gave an update on how the Wild Rice Harvest has looked so far this year. Crowell also gave some tips to wild rice harvesters and also some harvesting…
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HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro City Commission held a regular meeting Tuesday night. City Commission President Levi Reese says the Commission accepted a grant to help the City with cybersecurity. The Commission also approved the appointment of Kevin Grothman to the City’s planning and zoning commission. A new agreement on delinquent utility accounts was also approved, which…
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One of the featured events at this weekend’s Fun in the Flatlands in Ada is the Pioneer Food Court, set up by the Norman County Historical Society. Solveig Kitchell, the society’s executive director, tells us what’s cooking. Kitchell says this will also be a fundraiser for the Norman County Historical Society. Kitchell says so far,…
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