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Time is running out for farmers to enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program, or CRP. Crystal Dibley, county executive director for Mahnomen and Becker Counties, talks about the CRP program. Dibley tells us how to sign up for the Grassland CRP program. There’s also more information on Grassland CRP at: http://fsa.usda.gov
FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council held a special meeting Tuesday morning. Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew tells us about the meeting. Nephew tells us how many candidates will be interviewed. Fair Meadow Nursing Home, which is owned by the City of Fertile, hasn’t had a permanent administrator since Angie Leiting resigned under pressure in June of…
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Harvest is fast approaching, and local producers are in the waiting stages. R&J Ag Producer Nick Revier had the chance to catch up with Felton farmer Dan Kvien, who gives us an update on his wheat crop. Kvien says he is also optimistic about his corn crop this year. Despite perfect conditions for potential diseases,…
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This Saturday, the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation will be holding their annual Ruck March in honor of their namesake Brady Oberg. John Dalziel of the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation Board of Directors explains what a ruck march is. Dalziel also shares more information about the Ruck March. Registration is not closed for the ruck march,…
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You’re invited out to Wild Rice Lutheran Church in rural Twin Valley this evening for their 10th Annual Neighborhood Block Party. Wild Rice Lutheran Church representative Jolee Habedank says all are invited. Again that’s this evening from 5:00 to 7:00at Wild Rice Lutheran Church in Twin Valley. People are encouraged to bring their own lawn…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council met Monday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us what was discussed. She also gave an update on road construction in Mahnomen. Guenther also says the City’s application for a $62,000 grant for removal of ash trees and the emerald ash borer cleared its second hurdle and will now…
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It’s a busy weekend of programming at Itasca State Park, and families are encouraged to make their way to the park before the end of summer. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into some of this week’s programs. Cox says they also have a lot going on this weekend. For…
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There’s a new Dean of Students at the Ulen Hitterdal School District, after Ted Critchley resigned over the summer. New Ulen Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson tells us more about himself, and his background in education. Thompson also tells us why he wanted to pursue a career in education. It’s Thompson’s first year as…
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August is one of the best times of the year for bon fires in Minnesota and North Dakota, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is reminding people to make sure they are enjoying their fires safely. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks says one thing you should never do is use gasoline to start a…
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The John and Lorraine Jossund family of Perley has been named Norman County’s 2025 Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota. John Jossund talks about the family’s farm operation. Lorraine Jossund says they recently put the “family” into family farm. The Jossunds will be recognized in a ceremony Thursday at the annual…
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