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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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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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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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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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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Mahnomen School hosting Open House on Thursday
The Mahnomen School District will be holding their Open House on Thursday night starting at 3:30. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson says they have a ton of things going on during the open house including band sign ups. Pederson says the open house is also a good opportunity to meet all the new staff that…
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Ada City Council Discusses 2025 Budget
The Ada City Council held a budget planning meeting on Wednesday night, and while nothing was finalized the council did reach an agreement on an estimated budget increase. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us what the council is looking at budget wise, and the reasons for the increase. The council also approved a change…
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Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion back for 71st year
The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) is returning for their 71st year, and this year’s feature will excite many members of the agriculture community. WMSTR President Roger Meyer tells us what you can expect from this year’s feature centered around the history of John Deere. John Deere won’t be the only part of the…
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3rd Annual Wings & Wheels Festival in Nestor Falls
This Labor Day weekend, if you need some plans for August 31st to September 1st then head on over to Nestor Falls for their 3rd Annual Wings & Wheels Festival. We had the opportunity to speak with Tasha Annuik who is one of the many representatives involved. So how did the festival get its start?…
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