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It’s conference season for agricultural producers across the region, and one event that producers should mark on their calendars is the annual University of Minnesota Extension Women in Ag Conference. Event representative Susan Hinrichs gives us a preview of this year’s conference. Hinrichs says conferences like Women in Ag are becoming more important as the…
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The 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session is set to resume next Month, and like many counties across the state, the Polk County Commission will be lobbying for changes at the state level. Polk County Commission Chair Joan Lee says one of their focuses for this year is to try and get the state to fund some…
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The Farm Bill will be expiring later this year, and producers across the country are left wondering if congress will be able to pass a new bill before the midterm election takes place in November. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig speaks more on what’s currently being discussed in regards to a farm bill,…
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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board had a discussion regarding staffing at their meeting last week. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us what was discussed during these discussions and why. Flaten says the board also had discussions on school enrollment, and substitute teacher pay. Flaten says there’s a lot of excitement as they will be…
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Minnesota Extension will be holding a series of Pesticide Application trainings over the next month. Heather Dufault of Norman and Polk County Extension tells us more about these trainings and their purpose. Dufault says the training sessions will be taking place across Northwest Minnesota. For more information or to register go to the University of…
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Lake Bemidji State Park will be holding multiple events, and programs over the next couple weeks. Itasca State Park Naturalist Christa Drake previews this month’s events, which includes their annual Brrrmidji (as in Burr) Youth Fishing Event which is on Saturday. Drake says Lake Bemidji State Park has opportunities for you to participate in numerous…
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Norman County Ag Day is on Wednesday, and all area growers are encouraged to attend. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn/Soybean Growers and Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council says the growers association will be holding their annual meeting during the event. Hanson says they have an excellent lineup of speakers for Ag Day,…
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A new non-profit recently opened its doors in Norman County, as a way to continue enrichment services in Norman County. Hometown HOPE Director Kristi Beyl, and board member John Kolness tell us more about Hometown Hope, which is taking over the services previously provided by REACH. Beyl tells us some other programs that they will…
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HAWLEY, MN—A Hawley School Board member is running for a new job in 2026: Minnesota State Senator. Austin Peterson announced last week that he will run as a Republican for the Senate District 4 seat currently held by DFL Senator Rob Kupec. Peterson says another Minnesota lawmaker suggested he run for the Senate. Peterson went…
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If you’re looking for something warm to do this winter, and would like to learn more about the history of Norman County, the Twin Valley Heritage Center is the place for you. Sue Thorsrud of the Twin Valley Historical Society says the Heritage Center is open most days of the week, and there’s a lot…
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