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The grain industry among agriculture industries have been heavily affected by the recent droughts across the United States. One of the waterways that have been heavily affected by these droughts is the Mississippi River and Panama Canal. CHS Vice President Rick Dusek takes a look into 2024 and discusses how the water levels in the…
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The Holiday season might be one of the most cheerful times of the year but for many it can also be one of the most stressful. Kim Meyers of Mahnomen Public Health was in the studio to discuss some ways that you can reclaim your joy and stay happy and healthy this holiday and winter…
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The Ada Borup West School Kicked off their first ever Cougarville Christmas celebration on Monday. Cougarville organizer Tyelyn Erickson tells us more about this celebration and how they are celebrating. There will also be chances for Ada Borup West staff to win some prizes as well. For the latest news in the Ada Borup West…
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The Fertile City Council met for their December meeting Monday night. The council finalized their budget/levy for 2024. Fertile Administrator Lisa Liden tells us what the council decided. The City is also looking for volunteers and applications from people interested in a position at the environmental center for the winter. Liden says that they do…
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Last week, Minnesota economic officials said the state would have a $2.4 billion surplus for the budget year that ends in June 2025. State Senator Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks says he disagrees with that assessment and foresees a deficit by June 2025. Johnson tells R&J News the State Legislature needs to take action…
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FARGO, ND—Rising sugar prices have sugar beet growers thinking life is sweet. Neil Rockstad of the Red River Valley Growers Association tells R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier why sugar prices are high. Rockstad was attending Thursday’s annual meeting of American Crystal Sugar in Fargo.
Kids in Mahnomen will get to see Santa Claus this coming Thursday. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us St. Nick will be on the Holiday Train. The CPKC Railroad, which is sponsoring the Holiday Train, will also make a donation to a local food shelf. CPKC has raised more than $22.5 million for community…
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With cold and flu season here or almost upon us, Norman-Mahnomen public health RN Kelsey Merkens reminds us of a simple way to stay healthy this winter. Merkens also reminds you to get a flu shot. While vaccinations don’t guarantee you won’t get the flu, vaccinations have been shown to reduce the severity of illness.
Freedom Christian Academy in Erskine is at it again- this time with a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday December16th. Event Coordinator Lexi Peterson shares what you can expect at the event: Peterson and the rest of the organizers really wanted to create a shopping event for adults and children alike and bring something new and unique…
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The Norman County Commissioners met for their first of three meetings on Thursday. Commission Chair Steve Bommersbach says it was a busy meeting for the commission and that one topic discussed was the latest news from Norman County Soil and Water. Bommersbach said they also had a report from the Norman County Recorders Office. Bommarsbach…
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