Changes in VA Healthcare
Polk County Veteran Service Officer Kurt Ellefson reminds veterans that there have been changes in health care benefits for vets. Ellefson says the VA is now accepting non-traditional types of medical treatment. If you are a Veteran, be sure to talk to your local VSO to find out what benefits are available to assist you…
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Nutrition policy and education a focus at American Sugar Beet Growers Association meeting
R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at the American Sugar Beet Growers Association meeting in Orlando Florida earlier this week, and caught up with guest speaker and Sugar Association member Courtney Gain who discussed nutrition policy surrounding sugar. Gain tells us more. Gain says that education behind sugar has improved over the years…
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Senator Hoeven holds round table discussion regarding Ag innovation and research
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven held a round table session last Friday in Fargo to discuss opportunities for agriculture research and innovation in North Dakota. Hoeven says his goal is to make North Dakota the center of precision agriculture. Hoeven says this focus on precision Ag and Ag research will lead to excellent opportunities for…
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Candlelight Hike & Owl Prowl at Rydell Wildlife Refuge
The Friends of Rydell & Glacial Ridge Refuge Association will be hosting a Candlelight Hike and Owl Prowl on Saturday, February 17 at the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Event organizer Larissa Fitzgerald tells us more. On top of the hike and owl prowl there will also be…
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Registration open for Multi Generation Farm Transition Retreat in Crookston
Registration is now open for a Multi Generation Farm Transition Retreat in Crookston on March 22 and 23. Polk County Extension Educator Heather Dufault has more information. This retreat costs nothing to attend but does require you to register beforehand. To register go to extension.umn.edu/event/multi-generational-farm-transition-retreat-crookston.
Grace Lutheran Church tackling Hunger
Grace Lutheran Church in Ada will be tackling hunger on Super Bowl Sunday. For over 10 years Grace Lutheran Church has been hosting a meal fundraiser on Super Bowl Sunday to help fundraise for their food shelf. Brenda Wagner of Grace Lutheran Church says they’ve raised over $16,000 over the years doing this fundraiser. Wagner…
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Main Street Bar and Ada Event Center building found unsafe for use
The Ada City Council held their February Council meeting Tuesday night. Many building and renovation projects were on the agenda but the one that caught the attention of the council was the recent news regarding the Main Street Bar and Ada Event, which was deemed unsafe for public use by a structural engineer. Ada Mayor…
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