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The Calvin and Anne Schow family of McIntosh has been recognized as a 2023 Farm Family of the Year for Polk County by the University of Minnesota. R&J News talked with Anne Schow, who explained about their farm. The Schow family started with tomatoes and pumpkins, which turned into a huge success! The entire Schow…
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The 6th Annual Law Enforcement 10-78 5k Race/Walk and Community Fun Day will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 in Grand Forks. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman gives information about the event. Tadman says a big attraction will be a helicopter from Customs & Border Patrol. Tadman explains where the funds raised from the…
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With recreational cannabis now on sale at the White Earth Nation, R&J News had a chance to speak to White Earth Tribal Chairman Michael Fairbanks about the new enterprise. Fairbanks is proud that the cannabis the tribe sells is grown at the White Earth Nation. As for the economic impact of selling cannabis, Fairbanks didn’t…
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Jeff Opsahl joined us on the latest installment of the Business Matters Program to discuss the latest business he recently opened in Twin Valley. The Business just opened its doors but Opsahl is already looking to add onto his business. Opsahl laid out some future plans that he has planned for the future including some…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that Blackduck Lake near Blackduck in Beltrami County has the presence of the invasive age Starry Stonewort. This marks the 25th lake in the state of Minnesota to have the presence of Starry Stonewort which was first found in 2015. Starry stonewort is an algae that looks…
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Listen back to the interview with Product Manager of Enbridge Major Products Dave Hodek.
The Loaves Fishes Food Shelf in Fosston is in the middle of their Giving Week of Kindness. Sandy Johnson of the food shelf recaps a record breaking day the food shelf had on Wednesday. The Loaves and Fishes Food Shelf is a drive up service and Johnson explains the drive up process and the benefit…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have announced that deer licenses are now available to Minnesota hunters. Barbra Keller of the Minnesota DNR discusses the upcoming deer seasons. Keller also spoke about the effect this past winter has had on the deer population in the Northern half of the state and how it will affect…
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Along with all of the fair excitement Cheryl Grover gives us an update on the schedule for the next few days down at the Clearwater County Fair Grounds. At 6:00 tonight August 4th the fun will begin with the Pickup Pull in the Grandstands and the Rhythm and Ride Horse show in the riding arena.…
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Tiffany Page joins us to explain some updates to FSA loans, specifically with Direct Farm Ownership Loans. There are 3 different types of Direct Ownership Loans- Regular, Down Payment, and Joint Financing. Tiffany gives us an overview of what these loans are and how to know what is best for you. Tiffany explained how to…
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