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FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council approved its preliminary 2025 budget at Monday night’s regular meeting. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden tells us how large the increase will be. That December meeting will be December 9th. Liden added that the budget increase includes a three percent pay raise for City employees. In other business Monday, the…
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The Polk County Commission is in the middle of negotiations with their employee’s unions. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee gives us an update on how negotiations are progressing. While on the topic of taxpayer money Lee also gave an update on what Polk County is considering budget wise, and when residents can expect a preliminary…
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FOSSTON, MN—There’s going to be a golf tournament to raise money for the East Polk Heritage Center in Fosston this weekend. Bonnie Stewart gives us details. For more information, call the Fosston Golf Club at 218-435-6535.
The newest business in Traill County opened its doors on Saturday. Hatton Machine held its grand opening over the weekend in Hatton. Owner Joshua Holm explains the business and why they opened the shop. Holm says working with his family is the best part. You can find more information on Hatton Machine’s Facebook Page.
The 2024 harvest season is just about here, and Norman-Polk County Extension is approaching one of their busiest times of year. While the harvest is at the forefront of Extension’s focus, Extension Educator Heather Dufault says they are starting to plan out their post harvest education meeting and program schedule. Dufault gives us a preview…
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The staff at Itasca State Park will be introducing a new program this Friday starting at 5:00 PM, and it looks into the storied history of the park. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more. There will also be more programs going on at the park this weekend, and Cox gives us a…
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The 2024 soybean and corn harvest is fast approaching, and many area farmers are waiting to get in their fields, and get this year’s crop off. Tim Leshuk of Bayer Crop Science tells us how the area’s soybean crop is looking, and when people can expect to get their crop off. Leshuk has also been…
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KRJB Radio and the Money Farm are teaming up to bring you the first ever AG Fest on Thursday, September 19 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada. Allison Thompson of The Money Farm tells us more about this event, and what it’s all about. The event is free…
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After a pair of harsh winters and other factors ravaged the deer population in 2021 and 2022, many are feeling more confident in the Northwest Minnesota deer population moving into the future. Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden explains why he’s feeling confident in the deer herd moving forward. Another species that has…
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Frandsen Bank in Ada is hosting a school snack drive to benefit students at Ada Borup West Elementary this month. Kyle Larson of Frandsen Bank tells us more about the drive, and how it works. Frandsen Bank does ask that all snack items be individually packaged, and nut free due to allergy reasons.