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Extension offering free Farm Transition Retreat 

University of Minnesota Extension will be holding a free Farm Transition Retreat on Friday, March 22 at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Polk County Extension Educator Heather Dufault tells us more.  Dufault also shares how you can get registered for this free event and explains why it’s an important discussion to have.   For more information…
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March 6, 2024 0

2024 Growing Season Deadlines Fast Approaching 

As we move closer to spring, deadlines for the 2024 growing season are fast approaching. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says one deadline fast approaching is the deadline to file program elections.  Thiesse also reminds producers that their crop insurance deadline is also fast approaching.  Producers with questions are encouraged to reach out to their…
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March 6, 2024 0

March is Red Cross Month 

March is Red Cross Month and the American Red Cross invites you to celebrate with them. Executive Director of the American Red Cross Serving Northern Minnesota Dan Williams shares what you can do to celebrate.  Williams says that donating blood during the ongoing blood shortage and taking their first aid classes are two great ways…
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March 6, 2024 0

Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation event registration now open 

The Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation event registration is now open and they encourage all veterans looking to bond with other veterans to check out their many outdoor events throughout the year. Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation Executive Director Tracy Dunham tells us more.  Dunham says they are also teaming up with an area training center to…
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March 6, 2024 0

Fosston City Council Hosts Special Meeting On Tuesday Regarding Essentia Situation

A special meeting was held on Tuesday in the Fosston City Council Chambers to discuss the situation with Essentia and the city of Fosston. City Administrator Cassie Heide and Mayor Jim Offerdahl along with City Attorney Stephen Larson addressed many details with arbitration and what the plan is going forward for the hospital and its…
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March 6, 2024 0

Norman County hosting Naloxone Training and Distribution 

Norman County will be hosting a free Naloxone (Narcan) Training and Distribution tomorrow at 3:35 PM in the Norman County Courtroom. Norman County Attorney Elizabeth Brainard tells us more about this event.  The event is free to attend, requires no registration, and is open to the public. For questions contact the Norman County Court House.…
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March 5, 2024 0

American Sugarbeet Growers Association on Capitol Hill for Farm Bill 

The American Sugar Beet Growers association will be in Washington DC for the next few weeks to meet with lawmakers about a new farm bill that has not been passed by congress yet. ASGA President and Ada Farmer Neil Rockstad explains what they are looking for in a new farm bill.  Rockstad says insurance is…
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March 5, 2024 0

Fosston Robotics Win Judges Award at State Tournament 

The Fosston Robotics Team “Guns and Robots”  returned from the Minnesota State Robotics Tournament in St Cloud with some hardware this past weekend. Fosston Robotics coach James Manecke recaps the weekend.  With the success this past weekend Manacke says their season isn’t over yet and explains what’s next for “Guns and Robots”.  For the full…
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March 5, 2024 0

Twin Valley Legion looking for new members 

The Neseth-Lien American Legion Post #431 of Twin Valley is looking for new members. Legion Commander Preston Halvorson tells us more about the American Legion and the ways they help the community and serve area veterans.  Halvorson says a lot of smaller chapters are struggling to stay afloat due to low membership and explains how…
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March 5, 2024 0

World of Outlaws Late Models coming to Norman County Raceway 

Earlier this year the Norman County Raceway in Ada announced the World of Outlaws Late Models will be making a stop at the Norman County Raceway. Track Owner Jake Bitker says tickets will be going on sale soon and that things are progressing nicely.  Bitker thinks this event is huge for the Ada Community and…
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