FSA Report: May 18, 2023
Nathan Peterson of the FSA Office joined Tom Lano on KKCQ for the weekly FSA Report! Listen to this week’s FSA Report below!
Perley Road Raising
Plans are still in place to raise Highway 75 in Perley to increase flood protection in the city. Wild Rice Watershed District Administrator Tara Jensen gives R&J News this update. Jensen was speaking on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program, which airs Weekday mornings at 9 am.
Mahnomen Planting Update
On Wednesday’s Farm and Field Show on KRJB, Gary Schlick–who farms east of Mahnomen– told R&J Broadcasting’s Sean Bjerk how planting is going. Schlick was asked if planting has been going faster than expected, considering the late start to planting season. You can hear the Farm and Field Show Wednesday afternoons from 2 to 5…
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Memorial Day Poppies
It’s a tradition around Memorial Day. You’ll find poppies in area businesses with requests for donations. Craig Larson, commander of Ada VFW post 7557, talks about poppies and how donations are used. If you’re wondering why poppies are associated with Memorial Day, in 1915 Lt. Colonel John McCrae with the Canadian Army saw poppies blooming…
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Polk County Announces Upcoming Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Are you wondering what to do with those old paints and chemicals in your home? If so, bring them to one of Polk County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection events. The first collection event will be held at the Fertile Fairgrounds on Friday, June 2nd from 3-6 pm. The second collection will be held at the…
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Ada Bike Rodeo
Over 120 kids took part in Wednesday’s annual Ada Bike Rodeo. Kids from the elementary school rode their bikes, showed off their helmets and learned about bike safety. Gus is one of the kids who took part in the bike rodeo and talked about what he learned about bike safety. Brianna Eggen of the Dekko…
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MN State 4-H Ambassadors challenge
During the month of May, the Minnesota State 4-H Ambassadors have issued a challenge to youth to plant wildflowers. Norman County 4-H Extension educator, Linda Houglum gives us details. Again, the 4-H challenge for May is planting wildflowers. The challenge coming up in June will be building garden boxes.
Cold Water Safety
With the warm weather just starting in the area, the ice is still thawing and cold water is still a danger to watch for! Clearwater county Sheriff Darin Halverson joined Tom Lano to discuss some of the dangers of cold water exposure and steps to stay safe on the water!
Two people killed in Mahnomen County crash
Two people were killed in a two vehicle crash in Mahnomen County on Saturday, May 13th. Sheriff Josh Guenther has identified the victims as 74 year old Arlo Lampton of Twin Valley and 86 year old Jean Nelson of Waubun. Sheriff Guenther says a witness reported that Nelson failed to slow or stop at the…
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Ready to put your baking skills to the test?
ERSKINE, MN – So you think you can bake? Are you ready to put your skills to the test? The Best Baker competition is back again during the Erskine Water Carnival! The competition will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at 9:30 AM. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: frosted/iced cakes, pies, and cookies/bars.…
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