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Bonding Bill a focus for Senate in 2024 

Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson appeared on Friday’s Kaleidoscope Program to discuss the 2024 Legislative Session that began today. After the Senate and House went on bonding tours last year Senator Johnson says that the 2024 Bonding Bill will be a major discussion in both the Minnesota House and Senate.  Johnson says that the…
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February 12, 2024 0

Pine Peak Therapy Opens Doors

Pine Peak Therapy in Fosston has recently opened their doors to the public. Occupational Therapist Mallory Vig and Physical Therapist Vickie Anderson were in studio to give insight about their new endeavor into private practice, beginning with Mallory Vig; The duo explain their main focus in each of their modalities and how that factored into…
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February 12, 2024 0

Skaurud talks farm bill 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in Orlando Florida earlier this week for the American Sugar Beet Growers Association Annual Meeting. The Farm Bill was a very popular topic at the event and Revier caught up with American Crystal Sugar Board of Directors President Perry Skaurud and he explained what kind of improvements he’d like…
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February 10, 2024 0

REACH Raises Over $20,000 during Giving Hearts Day 

The Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH) was one of the many local nonprofits celebrating Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, and REACH Director Stephanie Schenck says it was a very successful day and that they raised over $20,000.  Schenck says the money raised throughout the day will go directly back to REACH’s many programs that…
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February 10, 2024 0

Senate Minority Leader Johnson addresses School Resource Officer Legislation 

The Minnesota Legislature will be back in session on Monday, and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson says School Resource Officer legislation is expected to be one of the first issues addressed.  In 2023 legislation was passed that caused law enforcement agencies across the state to pull their officers out of schools after questions surrounding use…
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February 10, 2024 0

Polar Fest Opening Weekend 

The Annual Polar Fest celebration in Detroit Lakes kicks off this weekend with a full schedule of events for people of all ages and backgrounds. Event representative Grace Thost highlights some of the events going on this weekend.  Polar fest runs through Sunday, February 25. More information and a full schedule of events can be…
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February 10, 2024 0

MN Congressional Republicans Oppose State Bill Making Minnesota A Sanctuary State

Republicans in Minnesota’s Congressional delegation aren’t happy with the idea that the North Star State becomes a sanctuary state. This week, DFL lawmakers in St. Paul pushed for passage of The North STAR Act, which would protect rights of illegal immigrants by prohibiting local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration agents.  The bill would also…
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February 10, 2024 0

ABW Students of the Month For January

Ada-Borup-West School has announced its students of the month for January.  Macie Cavett from grade 12, Kiera Hegreberg in grade 11, Nayeli Prunenda is the 10th grade student of the month, Payton Eggen in grade 9, Mick Wilson in grade 8, Reagan Monk in grade 7 and the 6th grade student of the month at…
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February 10, 2024 0

Mardi Gras Fundraiser in Fertile

The United in Christ Lutheran Church Youth Group is hosting a Mardi Gras Fundraiser on Sunday, February 11th. Youth Leader Chad Christianson shares more: And this event goes well beyond just great southern cooking: Be sure to check out this great event on Sunday, February 11th at Concordia Lutheran in Fertile. There will be something…
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February 9, 2024 0

FSA Report

Tiffany Page gives us an update regarding FSA Farm Ownership Loans: Page explains the difference between the down payment loan and joint financing loan: For more information on Farm Ownership Loans or any other inquires contact your local FSA office, or visit the website at farmer.gov


February 9, 2024 0