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The winter months are here, and Norman County FSA has some reminders for area producers. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize reminds producers about the Fall Seeded Average Reporting Deadline, which is today. Kruize also reminds producers planning to make some changes to their operation this winter to report them to your local FSA office. …
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The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program has received $112 million in federal funds. This money will be used to help low income families pay their utility bills and keep their homes warm this winter. Last year, the Energy Assistance Program awarded energy assistance to 129,500 Minnesota households. Funding also prevented 43,000 households from having their utilities…
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ADA, MN—It’s said to be one of the things missed the most at Benedictine Living Community in Ada: the ice cream machine. Benedictine Executive Director Morgan Hviding says the ice cream machine won’t be missed for much longer. Hviding says the previous ice cream machine had a long and useful life, and she hopes the…
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The upcoming holiday season means travel for many of us. Alyssa Lang, a new Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy, reminds us to be prepared for driving in winter weather. Lang is finishing her training as a Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy. She was a guest on Thursday’s Food For Thought program, which airs weekday mornings at 8:45…
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The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. Mayor, Travis Soderberg, gave the final updates to the council on the demolition of the property at 317 Broadway, currently owned by Riedhammer Masonry, LLC. All that remains of Buxton’s former hardware store is a shared wall with the Buxton Town and Country Senior Center.…
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The Central Valley School Board met in regular session Wednesday. Newly installed board member, Curtis Hong, participated in his first meeting. Hong says he’s hoping to continue a legacy of service and participation with the district. Hong was elected to the board after a September recall of former member, David Seyfried. In other items, Principal,…
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The Traill County Community Giving Project is looking for individuals to participate in their 16th Annual Angel Giving Tree program. Program representative Beth Morrow tells us more about the program, and what they’re asking for from the community. If you are unable to purchase an ornament, but still want to contribute to the program, Morrow…
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The Minnesota Youth Deer season was held over MEA break in October and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released the harvest date from the season. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden shares some harvest numbers for the Youth Rifle Season, as well as numbers from the ongoing Bow season. Results from the Minnesota…
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A grant opportunity will be available through the USDA soon, and businesses and procedures are encouraged to apply once applications are open. MN State Director of the USDA Rural Development program Collen Landkamer tells us more about this program called the Value Added Producer Grant Program. To get an idea for what kind of things…
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The Kiwanis Food Shelf in Hillsboro is seeking donations, as they prepare for the busy holiday season. Food Shelf representative Rich Gehrke says they have seen an increase in demand for food shelf services, and he tells us more about their holiday programs. Due to this increase in demands the food shelf is looking for…
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