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Labor Day Weekend at Itasca State 

It’s the final weekend of summertime programming at Itasca State Park, but in celebration of Labor Day holiday the park will be hosting a packed weekend of events to celebrate a successful summer season. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox gives a preview of what’s to come this weekend.  Cox says they also have some…
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August 30, 2024 0

Water Drainage management a major focus at Hanson Farms Plot Tour 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at the Corey Hanson Farm plot tour on Wednesday, and was able to catch up with presenter and drainage expert Lyndsey Pease who told us more about her presentation and what she’s working on.  There have been concerns brought up regarding potential drainage contaminating water sources with…
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August 30, 2024 0

Rare Tractors to be on display at Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion 

The 71st Annual Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) kicks off today in Rollag and this year they are featuring John Deere and its storied history in North American agriculture. WMSTR president Roger Meyer says there will be some very rare pieces as a part of this year’s display including a pair of tractors with…
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August 30, 2024 0

Norman County 4H sees success at State Fair 

The Minnesota State Fair livestock shows have wrapped, the results are in, and Norman County 4H was once again well represented. Norman County Extension Educator shares results from this year’s cattle livestock shows.  There were also a lot of 4Hers competing in the other livestock categories, and Houglum shared the results from them as well. …
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August 30, 2024 0

AG Geek Update 8-28-2024

GK Technology AG Geek Update from 8-28-2024


August 29, 2024 0

Farm and Field 8/29/2024

Billy Roesch (Ada Borup West FFA) Jay Merkins (Mustang Seeds) Dr Eric Branch (NDSU Extension) Dr Tom Peters (NDSU Extension) Benson + Turner Waubun Meat Plant Visit Angie Peltier (Hanson Plot Tour) Mike Nelson (Hanson Plot Tour) Lyndsey Pease (Hanson Plot Tour) Chris McGlyn (NK Seeds) Corey Hanson (Plot Tour Host) Steve Dalen (Steve Dalen…
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August 29, 2024 0

Muskie Football honours contributions of late Coach Dave “Monty” Montgomery

The 75th season of Muskie Football kicks off with a home game at 3:00 Friday September 6 Vs John Taylor Collegiate from Winnipeg. Prior to kickoff (around 2:50 PM) the Muskies will honour the contributions of long time coach Dave “Monty” Montgomery. Coach Monty’s widow Bonnie and family members will participate in a ceremonial pre-game…
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August 29, 2024 0

Muskies First Ever Black & Gold Scrimmage

Over in Fort Frances, the Muskie football team held their first ever Black and Gold game! This was an inter-squad scrimmage where the Coaches had divided the team up and then had them play against each other. Who won the Black and Gold game? The Players of course! As they got watermelon at halftime and…
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August 29, 2024 0

Ogema Days kicks off Thursday 

The Annual Ogema Days celebration kicks off Thursday, and runs through Saturday. Event organizer Jamie Weigel says they have tons of fun planned over the next three days, and she highlights what they have going on on Thursday and Friday.  Things really pick up on Saturday, as Weigel says they have a full day of…
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August 29, 2024 0

Construction to have impact on start of the year at Hawley School District 

The Hawley School District has had construction going on all summer, and it will be spilling into the start of the school year, which is set to begin next Tuesday, and Wednesday. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says construction has impacted the ability of teachers to get into their rooms, and get them ready for the…
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