Local Radio
During the KRJB Farm and Field Show on Wednesday R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with NDSU Research & Extension Entomologist Dr Mark Botel to discuss the Lygus (Lie-Gus) Bug, which he sees becoming more of an issue as summer moves along. Dr Botel says sugarbeet producers should be on the lookout for the…
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Changes have been made to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ toxic exposure coverage and you may be eligible for coverage no matter your income. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more. If you have questions regarding your eligibility or need help applying for coverage contact your county’s veteran service office.
The Mahnomen County Fair is here. Today (Thursday) is the official kick off and there’s tons of things to do for people of all ages. Mahnomen County Fair board members Joe and Gerri Swiers tell us some of the things going on today weather permitting. The fun goes into Friday with much to do as…
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Millions of people across the United States will be breaking out their grills and smokers for their Independence Day cookout. Nutritional educator Dr. Julie Gatza is an expert in digestive health and she shares some things you can do to avoid BBQ bloat during your 4th of July celebration. Some other things you could do…
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If you’re going to watch fireworks tonight, don’t bring your pets along. Erin Wilson, manager of Scruffy Tails in Crookston, explains why. Wilson says if there’s a fireworks display nearby, keep your pet indoors. She also says if you’re going to light fireworks in your neighborhood, tell your neighbors so that they can bring their…
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The Hillsboro Vets Club will be having their Annual Independence Day Observance on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Vets Club representative Terry Whal tells us what they have planned. Wahl says the meal is free will offered and he tells us what money raised from the meal will go to. Again that’s Thursday, July…
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Alleges Philip Morris misrepresented settlement requirements to payment administrator; moves to recover underpayments, interest, and civil penalties, and prevent future underpayments Attorney General Ellison has filed a motion to enforce Minnesota’s historic 1998 settlement agreement with tobacco manufacturers, alleging that the manufacturers have underpaid Minnesota in their annual settlement payments since 2019. The motion asks the Court to order…
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Imagine stepping into a life-sized whale carcass decoy and steering it into deep water. You’re looking — yes, looking — for a group of hungry sharks to spark a feeding frenzy. To attract them, you shoot out hundreds of gallons of synthetic blood and chum. Then watch them lose it. That’s what marine biologist Liv…
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