Fall Medallion – Week 3 Clue 4
Congratulations to Joseph Dunbar who found the Medallion Wednesday afternoon! You can still try to guess where this week’s medallion was hidden. Here’s Clue number four, let’s look some more!
Muskies prepare for NWOSSAA, Broncos prepare for Sections
The Bronco Cross Country team hosted one final race of the 2024-2025 season before their Sections where the Muskies of Fort Frances had also come to compete alongside other teams like Chisholm and Warroad. After the girls race I got to speak to some of the Muskie runners. The two Muskies were asked how they…
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Ada Borup West Parent Teacher Conferences
Students at the Ada Borup West School may not be in school for the rest of the week, but their parents should be aware about an important date coming up in a few weeks. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett reminds Parents that Parent Teacher Conferences are right around the corner, and that they need to get…
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Ada Area Promotions Committee seeking donations for Chocolate Extravaganza
The Ada Area Promotions Committee (APPC) is currently taking donations for their annual Chocolate Extravaganza. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives us a preview into the event, and what they’re looking for donation wise. Larson says the APPC is also selling a recipe book filled with Chocolate Extravaganza favorite recipes, which people are encouraged to…
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Norman County East FFA continuing to grow
After having to go a year without an in-house advisor the Norman County East FFA Chapter is growing, and seeing improvement in all their members. The chapter is also under new leadership, as the school hired Laura Keller to advise the group earlier. Keller tells us how things are going for her in her first…
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Rural Development Grants available through USDA
R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Colleen Landkamer of USDA Rural Development to discuss grant opportunities offered by the USDA when it comes to rural development. One of the many programs offered through the USDA is a grant for non-profits that provide tech assistance for ag, housing, and financial cooperatives, which Landkamer tells…
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Minnesota Youth Deer Hunt begins today
The Minnesota Youth Hunt begins today, and thousands of youth from across the state will be taking to the Minnesota wilderness to make new family memories. MN DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden goes over some rules and reminders for the four day season. The Youth Deer season is also a great opportunity for…
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Ogema Farmer Receives USDA Grant
A farmer from Ogema has received a grant through the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program. Kevin Hoban received $208,034 to install an energy efficient grain dryer. The project is expected to save $8600 annually in electricity costs. Hoban was one of ten Minnesotans to receive clean energy grants.
Voyageurs National Park Issues Burning Restrictions
by Kate Severson – Program Manager for Interpretation, Outreach, and Partnerships of VNP VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK, Minn. – Due to increasing fire danger, Voyageurs National Park is banning all campfires within the park. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued a Class III burning restrictions for northern St. Louis and Koochiching Counties. Although Class…
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