FSA Report
County Executive Officer Nathan Peterson has this weeks FSA Report: Peterson reminds producers of upcoming deadlines and eligibility for LFD program. Fore more information contact your local FSA office or visit fsa.usda.gov
Spring Lake Gets a Facelift
The Lengby Improvement Club has been hard at work this past summer making improvements to the Spring Lake Park. L.I.C Secretary Janet Arnold shares a little on the projects that have been going on in the area: Earlier in 2023 the L.I.C was struggling to continue to operate. Arnold put a call for help out…
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Emerald Ash Border Found in Cass County
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says that they have confirmed emerald ash borer in Cass County for the first time. The MN Department of Agriculture says that it was discovered after a department employee noticed a cluster of ash trees near Remer with suspected signs of Emerald Ash Border. The employee was able to find…
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Ada-Borup-West FFA Fruit Fundraiser
The Ada-Borup-West FFA chapter recently started their annual Fruit Fundraiser. Ada-Borup-West FFA advisor Abbie Savage has more details. Savage says that this is one of their largest fundraisers of the year and the funds they raise from this fundraiser will be used in many different areas While it may be called a fruit fundraiser Savage…
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Red Lake County Central High School Day of Caring
Red Lake County Central High School students will be volunteering next Wednesday, October 18 to help with fall clean-up projects in Brooks, Oklee and Plummer. Among the jobs students can do are raking, washing windows, gardening, painting and changing storm windows. Red Lake County Central will be taking requests through Monday, October 16. You can…
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Escape Plans Help Your Family In Case Of Fire
As Fire Prevention Week continues, Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry says you can prepare for a fire by making an escape plan for your family. Petry says firefighters and emergency responders will have a different frame of mind if they know that everyone in your home is safe and accounted for.
Buxton Residents Seeing Relief From Blocked Rail Crossings
The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday. Mayor Travis Soderberg updated the council on the recent blockages at the two rail crossings in city limits. Soderberg informed the council that there have been no blockages reported since the last council meeting in September. Soderberg also mentioned that the issues seem to have been…
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White Earth Tribal Police Arrest Two On Drug Charges
WHITE EARTH, MN—Two people from rural Mahnomen County have been arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop last week. White Earth Tribal Police tell R&J News they conducted a traffic stop on October 5 with help from the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office. During the investigation, law enforcement found about 455 grams (over one pound)…
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Mahnomen County 4-H update
Mahnomen County 4-H has a number of events and programs going on this October and November. Mahnomen County 4-H Extension Educator Rebekah Donner highlights what Mahnomen County 4-H will be busy with. Donner says that there are also some state and regional events going on including a Outdoor Education Summit. Donner says that some Mahnomen…
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