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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Dr Chenggen Chu of the USDA and NDSU Plant Sciences program to discuss research he’s doing on cercospora leaf spot and sugarbeets. Dr Chu tells us more about his research and what his goal is. Dr Chu’s research is undergoing trials by the USDA, which he tells…
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The leaves are starting to change colors, which means that Lake Bemidji State Park is in the process of getting ready for fall. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us what they have planned for programs this month. Drake says there’s also plenty to see in the park during fall, the biggest thing…
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Fun in the Flatlands officially kicked off on Thursday, but Saturday is when a majority of the festivities will take place. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce gives us a preview of what’s to come Saturday. Hall says the Chamber of Commerce received a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council for some…
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Many of Minnesota’s fall hunting seasons kicked off on September 1, and even more are on the horizon. MN DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden gives us the rundown of which seasons are already underway and how hunters have fared so far. Baden also gave a look into future weeks, and what seasons are…
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Here’s something to keep in mind if you’ll be driving through Grand Forks County this weekend. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says it will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at a predetermined location in Grand Forks County on Saturday. Along with that, there will be saturation patrols Friday and Saturday in Grand Forks County. The goal…
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September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to celebrate the positive aspects of aging and explore ways to enhance the wellbeing of older people. Sam Roth, a University of Minnesota Extension educator, says the physical aspect of aging isn’t the only one to consider. The University of Minnesota Extension Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing…
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The Fargo VA will be breaking ground on a new state of the art mental wellness and recovery facility today. Dr Teresa Imholte, associate chief of staff for mental health at the Fargo VA says she is very excited for this expansion, and she tells us what services will be offered to veterans across Northeast…
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Scams are one of the top crimes in Polk County. So says Polk County Investigator Justin Swang. During an appearance on Thursday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ, Swang and fellow Polk County Investigator Tom Brault talked about protecting yourself from a scam, whether it’s online or by telephone or text. Brault says some…
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Break out your aprons and make your way over to Ada on Saturday, as the annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ will take place in conjunction with Fun in the Flatlands. Ada Mayor, and BBQ representative John Hintz invites all to Ada on Saturday, and he gives us a look into this year’s competition. Hintz also…
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The Twin Valley-Gary Area Community Fund and Joseph Urdahl Memorial Fund (TVGACF) are now accepting grant applications for projects that will enhance and/or improve life for the residents and visitors of the Twin Valley and Gary area. TVGACF Board President Tracy Christianson tells us more about the available grants. While the grant is available to…
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