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A large crowd gathered at New Journey Church in Fosston on Tuesday evening as concerned citizens of Fosston met to discuss the loss of OB care at the Essentia Fosston location. Essentia CEO Dr. Herman announced that Essentia does not plan to bring OB back, relying heavily on statistics to prove his point. The people…
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Young people with Shock and Awe in Norman County are sponsoring a color run Saturday to fight cancer. Cassidy Abraham, a senior at Norman County East, talks about the run. Abraham tells us where the color comes in. The Cancer Color Run is free will offering and starts at 10am at the Gary Pines. There’s…
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An area school is starting a Future Farmers of America chapter. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton has never had an FFA chapter until now. Kayla Lauer, who will be the FFA club’s advisor, says it’s not because of a lack of interest. Lauer says CoBank is a big factor in starting the FFA chapter, thanks to David Kragnes, a…
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Our series on National Farm Safety and Health Week continues with a look at priority populations. Megan Schossow, outreach director for the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, tells us what priority populations are. The theme for this year’s National Farm Safety and Health Week is No One Can Take Your Place. On Thursday,…
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The Norman and Mahnomen County Project Linus chapters will be hosting their “Make a Blanket Day” at the Good News Fellowship Church in Gary on Saturday, September 23 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Chapter representative Kay Oakland explains what Project Linus is and what the goal of the organization is. Oakland also discussed “Make…
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As drought conditions continue to affect Minnesota Agriculture University of Minnesota Extension Crops Specialist David Nicolai has some tips regarding pasture management and how farmers can avoid over grazing during this dry season. Those aren’t the only ways that farmers can avoid over grazing. Nicolai shares some more tips that farmers can take advantage of…
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The Cass County Sheriff’s Office (MN) announced today that their K9 Ryker, who was severely injured during an arrest on September 17, has been released from a Twin Cities Veterinary Hospital and is recovering comfortably at home. According to the department Ryker sustained several serious injuries, including a shattered orbital socket, snout fracture, fractured teeth,…
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Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed joined us on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program to give us an update on everything happening at the Wild Rice Watershed District. One of the topics discussed was the Perley Grade Raises and how the progress on that project is moving along. Jensen gives an update. With hunting and…
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As we continue our coverage of National Farm Safety and Health Week, Megan Schossow of the Upper Midwest Agricultural and Health Center tells us today’s focus is on staying healthy. Schossow tells us where to find webinars about Farm Safety and Health Week. Wednesday’s topic for National Farm Safety and Health Week will be priority…
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MAHNOMEN, MN— The Mahnomen City Council believes it has found a solution to the problem of vehicles parked for long periods on city streets. Earlier, the Council suggested a 48 hour limit, but Mahnomen residents disagreed. At Monday’s meeting, the City Council approved a 72 hour limit for parking. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther has…
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