FSA Deadlines fast approaching
During his monthly visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize reminded producers about some deadlines coming up for FSA programs. Kruize says one deadline coming up in April is the ARC PLC signup deadline, which was extended due to the Farm Bill extension. Kruize says area producers should also visit farmers.gov…
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Legislative Update: Representative Jim Joy
Paid family leave has been a major topic discussed by the Minnesota House the last few weeks, as House Republicans have tried to delay the start of Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical leave program by one year. There’s also a group of lawmakers trying to repeal the bill in its entirety, and that includes District…
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This week is Poison Prevention Week
Its National Poison Prevention Week, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is teaching parents the importance of proper storage. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more about the importance of proper storage for families with young children in the house. When it comes to storing toxic chemicals with children in the house, Hansen…
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Other Country Ensemble Playing At Top Hat
ULEN, MN—There’s going to be an international mix of music this week at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen. A group called Other Country Ensemble will play Friday night at 7. Scott Nieman with Other Country Ensemble describes the music his group plays. Nieman says he plays an instrument you may not have heard about.…
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Disaster Workshop In Mahnomen
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is hosting a workshop later this month to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Dawn Ganje, the Foundation’s senior vice president of philanthropy, says the flooding in Ada in 1997 reminds her that it’s important to be prepared. A workshop will be held at Shooting Star Casino…
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Clay County Pheasants Forever Banquet Saturday
The Clay County branch of Pheasants Forever will hold their annual banquet Saturday night. Chapter President Michael Christenson tells us about it. Christenson talks about what’s planned for the banquet. Tickets will be available at the door. Again, that’s this Saturday at 4:30 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead. The 38th annual Clay County…
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Black Ice Alert
The winter storm talk from the National Weather Service indicates we could see some ice accumulation on area roads. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Norland reminds us to be alert to black ice. Norland was a recent guest on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program, which airs weekday mornings at 8:45 on KKCQ-FM, 96.7.
St. Patrick’s Day, Drinking & Driving
Monday is St. Patrick’s Day….a time for celebrating the Irish and it’s also been a time for consuming alcoholic beverages. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Norland tells us it’s a day when drinking and driving can have serious consequences. Norland reminds us there are alternatives to drinking and driving, such as calling a cab or…
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