Funds Available to Update Livestock Operations
St. Paul, MN: Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers seeking to improve their operation are encouraged to apply for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Livestock Investment Grant program. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) anticipates awarding approximately $1.3 million using a competitive review process. Applications for the grant will be accepted until 4 p.m. on…
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MMFCU Second Quarter Sense of Community Giving
Aitkin, MN (September 30, 2022) – Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union (MMFCU) is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve. Every quarter, we live out our value of ‘Sense of Community’ and the credit union philosophy of People Helping People through our financial education programs, grant committee, social responsibility committees, and scholarships. MMFCU staff…
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New FSA Fiscal Year Begins October 1st
Bagley, MN — Monday, October 1st is the start of the new fiscal year for the USDA Farm Service Agency and that means payments for various programs could be triggered. Nathan Peterson, Clearwater County FSA Executive Director, reminds producers to make sure their bank accounts are up to date if they are anticipating a payment.…
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Be Patient & Share the Roads as Beet Harvest Gets Underway
Ada, MN — While the opening date for the sugar beet harvest has been delayed, when it does get rolling motorists can expect busy roadways with increased truck traffic. All the increased activity will mean more calls into the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton says generally during the sugarbeet season they…
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Haunted Trail in Fertile Opens this Saturday
Fertile, MN — For the next five Saturdays, the trails of the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center in Fertile come alive with ghouls and goblins and transform into the Haunted Trail! The Haunted Trail returns this Saturday, October 1st and continues each Saturday through the month of October from dusk until Midnight. A fundraiser for the…
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American Crystal Delays Harvest For Most Districts Until Tuesday
Hillsboro, ND — The American Crystal Sugar Beet campaign will get going a little later than initially than originally planned due to heat. According to a harvest update released from American Crystal Sugar, the forecasts for the southern four districts of East Grand Forks, Crookston, Hillsboro, and Moorhead calls for highs in the mid 70s…
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Ulen-Hitterdal Community Ed Hosting Fall Festival on Saturday
Ulen, MN — Ulen-Hitterdal Community Education invites families to their 2nd annual Fall Festival this Saturday, October 1st at the Ulen City Park for bouncy games, fortune telling, silent auction, hay rides, cake walk, and even a haunted forest. Jason Smith, Ulen-Hitterdal High School Principal, promises fun for all ages, including both elementary and high…
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