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HALSTAD, MN—Dozens of people came to the Landmark in Halstad Tuesday afternoon to learn more about the proposed Herberg Dairy in Traill County. Riverview LLP, owners of Waukon Dairy near Gary, are planning to build a $180 million dairy operation southeast of Hillsboro. This dairy would be home for 25,000 cows—more than double North Dakota’s…
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We worry about our own health, our kids’ health and our pets’ health. Agriculture producers are also concerned about the health of their soil. The Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District and Minnesota Soil Health Coalition will be hosting a soil health field day Wednesday near Hawley. Gabe Foltz with the Soil and Water…
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The 123rd Polk County Fair kicks off Wednesday, and the fair board has put together a full schedule of events and attractions. Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grunhovd, highlights some of the major things they have going on throughout the week. A staple of the Polk County Fair is the State Championship Baja races,…
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The Twin Valley City Council had a pair of resolutions on their agenda last night that included a request for utility easement, and an annexation agreement. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more. The City of Twin Valley has also been trying to tackle blight as of late, and Bolton gave an update on…
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There’s a new k-12 principal at the Norman County East School District. Kelly Kalina has been in education for over twenty years and is excited to start his new journey at Norman County East. Kalina tells us more about himself and what brought him to Norman County East During his time at Detroit Lakes Kalina…
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When you go to the grocery store to purchase hamburger you will often see the term “grass fed beef” or “grain fed beef” on the label. For many not in the cattle business the difference between the two is unknown and they don’t know which is better. Minnesota Beef Council Research Chairman John Schafer explains…
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The City of Ada and Dekko Community Center are continuing their fundraising efforts for the ongoing Dekko Community Center renovation project. Fundraising is currently being done as a part of the community effort portion of the Dekko Foundation grant the city received for the project. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen gives us an update on…
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On Monday’s “Food For Thought” program on KKCQ, Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee spoke about the County’s share of money from the state’s settlement with companies that make and distribute opioids. Lee says so far, Polk County has received just over $550,000. But getting that money will be complicated. Lee says distributing the money to…
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At Monday night’s meeting, the Fertile City Council approved a data practice policy for people who want copies of public data. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden: Also at Monday’s meeting, City financial records show the City-owned Fair Meadow nursing home is running at a loss. From October 2023 through May of this year, the nursing…
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