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Polk County Fair back for 123rd Year 

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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July 10, 2024 0

District 5 County Commission Candidates participate in public forum 

District 5 County Commission Candidates met in the Twin Valley Community Center on Tuesday night for a public form ahead of the county commission primary. Public forum moderator Mark Askelson tells us more about the event and highlights some key topics from the night.  The biggest reason this forum was held was for public input…
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July 10, 2024 0

Barnesville City Council Meets

BARNESVILLE, MN—There was a visitor at Monday night’s Barnesville City Council meeting. Barnesville City Administrator Jeremy Cossette says the Council also made a decision that affects customers of Barnesville Telephone Company. Cossette says Barnesville Telephone customers who used to get an internet discount with long distance service will still get that discount if they get…
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July 10, 2024 0

Make It To The Lake In Lengby

For the second straight year, there’s going to be a Make It To The Lake event in Lengby. Kayla Heller, one of the organizers, says while there were two different days last year, this year, there’s just one. Heller says there will also be a concession stand that will feature some nostalgic candy.  Make It…
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July 10, 2024 0

Riverview LLP Open House

HALSTAD, MN—Dozens of people came to the Landmark in Halstad Tuesday afternoon to learn more about the proposed Herberg Dairy in Traill County.  Riverview LLP, owners of Waukon Dairy near Gary, are planning to build a $180 million dairy operation southeast of Hillsboro.  This dairy would be home for 25,000 cows—more than double North Dakota’s…
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July 9, 2024 0

Soil Health Field Day Wednesday Near Hawley

We worry about our own health, our kids’ health and our pets’ health.  Agriculture producers are also concerned about the health of their soil.  The Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District and Minnesota Soil Health Coalition will be hosting a soil health field day Wednesday near Hawley.  Gabe Foltz with the Soil and Water…
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July 9, 2024 0

Polk County Fair Kicks off Wednesday 

The 123rd Polk County Fair kicks off Wednesday, and the fair board has put together a full schedule of events and attractions. Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grunhovd, highlights some of the major things they have going on throughout the week. A staple of the Polk County Fair is the State Championship Baja races,…
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July 9, 2024 0

 Twin Valley City Council Meets 

The Twin Valley City Council had a pair of resolutions on their agenda last night that included a request for utility easement, and an annexation agreement. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more.  The City of Twin Valley has also been trying to tackle blight as of late, and Bolton gave an update on…
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July 9, 2024 0

New Principal at Norman County East School 

There’s a new k-12 principal at the Norman County East School District. Kelly Kalina has been in education for over twenty years and is excited to start his new journey at Norman County East. Kalina tells us more about himself and what brought him to Norman County East  During his time at Detroit Lakes Kalina…
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July 9, 2024 0

Grass fed or grain fed beef? Which is better and what’s the difference? 

When you go to the grocery store to purchase hamburger you will often see the term “grass fed beef” or “grain fed beef” on the label. For many not in the cattle business the difference between the two is unknown and they don’t know which is better. Minnesota Beef Council Research Chairman John Schafer explains…
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July 9, 2024 0