Farm Bill Update
The Farm bill is something that has been top of mind for producers over the last couple years, as congress has not been able to reach an agreement on a new one. Jim Callan of James Callan Associates tells us when he thinks we may see a Farm Bill, and where it lies with other…
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Multiple cancers made presumptive by VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs have made even more cancers presumptive for services which will make it easier for veterans to get the services they’re entitled to. Norman County veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says veterans who have been denied care in the past for these cancers should be proactive, and…
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Hawley School Update
The Hawley School District held their annual Spelling Bee last week, and the results are in. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson tells us how this year’s spelling bee went, and who will be moving on. Ellingson also gave an update on the school’s ongoing renovation project. For more news from the Hawley School District tune into…
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Changes expected in crop protection regulations
R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier is at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association meeting in San Diego, and had the chance to talk with George Cough of Bayer Crop Science. With a new presidential administration now in Washington, some major changes are expected to happen in crop protection regulation. Cough tells us how much change he…
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Bagley Hockey Fights Cancer
BAGLEY, MN—This coming Friday night, the Bagley Flyers Pee Wee Hockey team will take on two opponents: Bemidji’s Pee Wee team, and cancer. Melinda Sandwick talks about the event. Sandwick says the players will be doing something special during the game. Friday’s Hockey Fights Cancer benefit game in Bagley will be at the Bagley Hockey…
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Mahnomen City to undergo sizable street project
The Mahnomen City Council is looking to hire a new prosecutor, and the City Council took the next step in the search at their council meeting on Monday night. City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us what the council decided. During the meeting the City’s Engineer also discussed a massive street project that the city is…
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Red Cross accepting donations for Giving Hearts Day
Giving Hearts Day is on February 13, and it offers a chance for area residents to support their favorite local non-profits. Kimberly Vosseteig Director of Red Cross Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota says they are participating this year, and she encourages people interested in making a donation to consider them. If you can’t donate…
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White Earth Fishing Derby is Saturday
This Saturday hundreds of fishermen will be taking to North Twin Lake in Naytahwaush for the Annual White Earth Fishing Derby. Ashley Zurn of White Earth Natural Resources gives us a preview of the day. Zurn says the derby is a perfect chance for new fishermen to give ice fishing a try, while also giving…
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Voyageurs National Park Borealis Stargazing Week Feb. 10-17
Voyageurs National Park is one of the most popular spots in the Borderland area to visit with it’s most iconic feature being their dark skies and stargazing. Jesse Gates of the Voyageurs Conservancy was on the phone with us to share word of a fun week planned out in February. Jesse also informs us on…
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