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The 123rd Polk County Fair in Fertile continues today and runs through the weekend. Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grunhovd gives us a rundown of today’s schedule of events. Grunhovd says the fun continues into Friday, which is also senior citizens day. R&J Broadcasting will be holding live broadcasts from the Polk County Fair,…
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The American Red Cross is asking you to donate blood. Sue Thesenga with the Red Cross of Minnesota and the Dakotas says they’re offering an incentive for you to give blood. Thesenga also reminds you that every two seconds, someone needs blood. For more information on donating blood, or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Want to get an up-close look at airplanes? The Hillsboro Airport is giving you a chance to do that Thursday evening. Devon Cote is manager of the Hillsboro Airport. Cote says there will be an added attraction. The Hillsboro Airport Fly-in starts at 5pm Thursday with flights, weather permitting, starting at 7pm.
Norman and Polk County Extension are still accepting registrations for the 2024 Youth Tractor Safety Training on July 22 and 23 at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Norman County Extension educator Linda Houglum tells us what this class entails and why it’s important. To register for Youth Tractor Safety go to extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events. People with questions are…
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The Hillsboro Vets Club will be hosting a fundraiser dinner on Saturday, July 13 from 4:30 to 7:30. for the Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota. Vets Club representative Dave Thompson has the details. Thompson also told us more about the Honor Flight, and why it’s something they want to raise money for. More…
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The 110th running of the Clay County Fair in Barnesville is set to begin on Thursday, July 11. Clay County Fair Board member James Kruize highlights some of the fair’s main events throughout the week. For more information go to the Clay County Fair MN Facebook page.
A common belief across rural America is that locally raised beef is a much higher quality than beef that is purchased in a grocery store. Minnesota Beef Council Research Chairman John Schafer says the gap in quality is shrinking, and that “supermarket beef” quality is at an all time high. Schafer was a guest on…
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The 123rd Polk County Fair kicks off today in Fertile with their annual Sneak A Peak day! Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grunhovd gives us a rundown of the day that includes the first ever PRCA Rodeo in Polk County Fair history. For more information and a full schedule of events and attractions visit…
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The Mahnomen School Board held a discussion on their student handbook policies at their meeting on Monday night. One policy the school is looking to change is a new cell phone policy. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek tells us more. Bisek says the board also had a lot of procedural things to do, with the start…
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