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Sugarbeet planting season is fast approaching, and area producers are being encouraged to finalize their weed management plans before the crop goes into the ground. Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension says it’s important to set a high bar in weed management, as things can quickly become issues. Peters also shares a reminder for producers…
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The East Polk Heritage Center will be opening for the season soon. Heritage Center Representative Bonnie Stewart says they will be opening on Memorial Day, and are in need of volunteers. The East Polk Heritage Center is also starting to ramp up their annual programs, and Stewart says the first event this will be holding…
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Minnesota’s Agriculture Commissioner was in Dilworth last Thursday for a Battle of the Beans cook-off. Commissioner Thom Peterson says Minnesota is a big bean producer. Noreen Thomas of the Doubting Thomas Farm in Moorhead says there are quite a few growers of edible beans in the Red River Valley…and you might have eaten some of…
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The Fosston School Board held a work session earlier this week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us the reasoning for the meeting, and what was discussed. For more news and information from the Fosston School District, tune into the Fosston School News on Fridays at 2:05 PM on 96.7 FM KKCQ.
The Hillsboro Speech Team will be well represented at the North Dakota State Speech Competition in Mandan this weekend, as over a dozen students will be competing. Hillsboro Speech Coach Cory Gilbertson says it has been a very fun season of speech. Gilbertson tells us who will be competing for Hillsboro this weekend, as well…
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There’s been a movement in Minnesota to have more food from the state’s farms go directly to local schools. One school that’s taking advantage of that is the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School. Shannon Nowak is the Food Service Director for the DGF Schools. The Glyndon School cafeteria hosted a Battle of the Beans cook-off Thursday night sponsored…
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The Ada Borup West School held a pepfest for their state Speech Team on Friday morning, and sent them off to the Twin Cities in style. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal & Speech Coach Bree Triplett says the pepfest was an awesome experience, as Nellie Todd and Kaydence Thom got to perform their speech in…
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Koochiching County Public Health is bringing an important conversation to local schools and the community next month.Officer Gomez, a speaker with the Tall Cop program, will visit area schools on May 11th to talk with students about social media risks, peer pressure, and substance use trends. That same evening, the community is invited to a…
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The Ada City Council could look a lot different next year, as the council has numerous seats up for election this November, and the filing period is coming up fast. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson encourages anyone who is interested to reach out if they have questions. Again, people with questions can contact Ada City…
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The Minnesota Legislative Session is in full swing, and education has been a major talking point at the capital, whether it be for funding or mandates. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says progress has been very slow for education legislation, but there are things they’re watching for. For more news and announcements from the Win-E-Mac School,…
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