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FARGO, ND—North Dakota State University Extension is holding a webinar Thursday afternoon about suicide prevention among farmers. Adriana Drusini, NDSU’s Farm and Ranch Stress Coordinator, says the 90 minute webinar will address the concerns of high stress levels in agricultural jobs. Nationwide, the suicide rate for farmers is three and a half times higher than…
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An Emo man is facing multiple charges following two separate investigations by Rainy River District OPP.Police say 63-year-old Rodney Michael Godbout is charged with breaching a Conditional Sentence Order after investigators alleged he violated residence conditions tied to the order.In a separate incident during the Emo Walleye Classic weekend, officers conducting a RIDE check on…
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Throughout the month of May, we’ve been highlighting the Ninth Judicial District Koochiching County Treatment Court Program and the life-changing difference it is making in our community. Now, we invite you to hear directly from those involved. Listen to audio interviews featuring Treatment Court participants Austin Lara, Steven Waskul, and Celina Deliz, as they share their personal journeys,…
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The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) has been operating in the Red River Valley for almost 50 years, and over that time, the organization has been involved in over 600 projects across the Red River Valley. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip says they learned this after putting together a map of all the projects…
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Sugarbeet growers across the Red River Valley have wrapped up round one of planting. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarebeet Growers Association tells us how planting went, and how this spring has compared to past springs. Weber says one difficult decision some growers will need to make is whether they will need to…
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The Hillsboro City Commission could have a very different look soon, as multiple commission seats are up for election later this year. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us the seats up for election this year include the President’s seat, which nobody filed for. As for other seats up for election, Eggermont says they have…
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The 130th Annual Norman County Fair is less than a month away! Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens says he and the rest of the board are getting very excited for what’s to come next month. Speaking of the fun things coming to the fair this year, Merkens previews some of this year’s events…
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Summer break has arrived for schools across the region, and Hometown Hope in Hendrum is seeking donations for their foodshelf. Hometown Hope Director Kristi Beyl says food shelf usage tends to go up in the summer, as families have an increase in food costs due to the lack of school lunches, and she also highlights…
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Area families are invited to St Michael’s Catholic Church on Wednesday evening for the Annual St Michael’s School Parking Lot Party celebration. Event representative Tina Penner gives us a preview of this year’s celebration, which also serves as a kick off to summer. Penner says this is an event for all area families, and they’re…
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The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families is reminding families about the SUN Bucks program for summer food assistance. Eligible families can receive 120 dollars per child to help buy groceries while school is out for the summer. Most qualifying children are automatically enrolled through programs like SNAP, MFIP, foster care, or free and…
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