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The Minnesota State Fair runs through September 2, and while the livestock shows are completed Norman County 4H still has members competing in general encampments, which began on Thursday. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us who will be representing Norman County on the big stage. The full conversation with Linda Houglum can be…
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The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion kicked off yesterday, and green is flooding the expo area, as this year’s feature in John Deere and its long history. Longtime Steam Threshers member Kee Groshong says this year’s expo is a can’t miss attraction. Groshong says there’s also a massive amount of things to do outside of…
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The Fosston School Board met earlier this month, and school board membership were the topic of discussion at the meeting. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk is happy to announce that all positions up for election this November will be filled. Selk says the board also appointed a new member to the board after the resignation of…
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It’s the final weekend of summertime programming at Itasca State Park, but in celebration of Labor Day holiday the park will be hosting a packed weekend of events to celebrate a successful summer season. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox gives a preview of what’s to come this weekend. Cox says they also have some…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at the Corey Hanson Farm plot tour on Wednesday, and was able to catch up with presenter and drainage expert Lyndsey Pease who told us more about her presentation and what she’s working on. There have been concerns brought up regarding potential drainage contaminating water sources with…
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The 71st Annual Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) kicks off today in Rollag and this year they are featuring John Deere and its storied history in North American agriculture. WMSTR president Roger Meyer says there will be some very rare pieces as a part of this year’s display including a pair of tractors with…
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The Minnesota State Fair livestock shows have wrapped, the results are in, and Norman County 4H was once again well represented. Norman County Extension Educator shares results from this year’s cattle livestock shows. There were also a lot of 4Hers competing in the other livestock categories, and Houglum shared the results from them as well. …
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The Annual Ogema Days celebration kicks off Thursday, and runs through Saturday. Event organizer Jamie Weigel says they have tons of fun planned over the next three days, and she highlights what they have going on on Thursday and Friday. Things really pick up on Saturday, as Weigel says they have a full day of…
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The Hawley School District has had construction going on all summer, and it will be spilling into the start of the school year, which is set to begin next Tuesday, and Wednesday. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says construction has impacted the ability of teachers to get into their rooms, and get them ready for the…
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The Mahnomen School District will be holding their Open House on Thursday night starting at 3:30. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson says they have a ton of things going on during the open house including band sign ups. Pederson says the open house is also a good opportunity to meet all the new staff that…
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