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Minnesota — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) recently confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Clay County for the first time. There are now 39 counties in the state, including Clay, with EAB. A Moorhead city forester found evidence of EAB while pruning trees. The tree had visible woodpecker damage and when…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held a public hearing on Monday night at the Main Street Community Center to discuss the condemnation proceedings for Chicken Scratch Bakery Property at 13 South Main Street. The commission has been working back and forth with the property for the past two years to fix the issues…
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Ada, MN — The Ada City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, March 7th at the Council Chambers. At the meeting, the council discussed the annual spring city-wide clean up with Al’s Disposal. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says plans are in place for the first week in May. To keep things…
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BAGLEY, MN—At Monday night’s Bagley School Board meeting, the Board heard a request to rename the high school baseball field. Bagley Superintendent Dr. Erich Heise explains. There’s no word when a renaming ceremony would take place.
FOSSTON, MN—A year ago, an FFA Alumni and Supporters Organization was set up in Fosston. This coming Sunday, the Fosston FFA Alumni and Supporters Organization will meet again. Tim Johnson is the spokesman for the group. Johnson says there are similar groups around Minnesota and the country. He goes on to say that groups like…
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Fosston, MN — Following up on a previous story about a GeekSquad scam that duped a resident from Polk County out of $30,000, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is also asking community members to be weary of a number of different Facebook scams that have been reported recently. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says they…
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An estimated 11% of Americans have poor credit, according to FICO, the largest and best-known company that provides credit scores. March is National Credit Education Month, a month dedicated to teaching people about credit and how it can affect them. It is a great time to learn some of the ramifications of having a low…
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Ada, MN — Frandsen Bank and Trust in Ada welcomed its new branch President this past week. Kyle Larson, who joins us this week on the Business Matters Program, hails from Mahnomen and brings with him years of banking experience to Ada community. Larson adds his experience in multiple banking positions will come in handy…
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Fosston, MN — While there is still snow on the ground, the USDA Farm Service Agency is encouraging farmers and ranchers to make plans, get your financial documents in order, and apply for farm operating credit if needed. Julie Kolodji with FSA says Annual Operating Loans, which can be used for normal farm operating expenses.…
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Detroit Lakes, MN — The Minnesota DNR recently announced new regulations for gar, which is part of a broader effort to provide more value to species that have long been considered rough fish. Spearers, anglers and bowfishers are allowed to keep up to 10 gar – the toothy, prehistoric fish native to Minnesota waters –…
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