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Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston Taking Form

Crookston, MN — Just a little over two years ago after they broke ground, the Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston is getting close to completion. The walls are up, the infrastructure is in place, and pretty soon the equipment will be installed. The Ag Innovation Campus will be the home of a specialty crushing facility,…
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December 8, 2022 0

Ada City Council Approves 4% Levy Increase; Moving Forward with 2023 Sewer Project

Ada, MN — The Ada City Council held their final regular meeting of the 2022 year on Tuesday night, December 6th at Ada Council Chambers. At the meeting they held their annual truth-in taxation hearing and approved the final 2023 tax levy. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the council deliberated between a 4% or 5%…
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December 8, 2022 0

Talon Metals has big goals for 2023 with production in sight for 2026

WE recently chatted with Talon Metals’ Jessica Johnson about the latest going on and we can expect from the Tamarack Nickel Project:


December 8, 2022 0

MN Lamb and Wool Convention Dec 9th & 10th

Minnesota Lamb and Wool Convention set for Alexandria, MN The Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers Association will host their annual convention on Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Holiday Innin Alexandria, Minnesota.On Friday, the event starts with an interactive sheep tour at Dennis Lieser’s operation, near Belgrade, where he will showcase his…
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December 7, 2022 0

Winter load increases to begin on highways in the north frost zone on Dec. 9

ST. PAUL, Minn. – MnDOT will begin winter load increases on unrestricted highways in the north frost zone at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Frost zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Start and end dates and other load limit information are shown at mndot.gov/loadlimits. Vehicles will be allowed to operate…
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December 7, 2022 0

Weekly Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)

District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2022-12-05 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) reports most local lakes froze over during the week. Anglers were checked and some were starting to use ATVs out on the ice. Small-game hunters and trappers were also making use of walkable ice. CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) checked anglers and small-game hunters…
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December 7, 2022 0

Norman County Ag Day Set for January 11th

Ada, MN — Farmers, make sure to circle January 11th on the calendar. That’s when the Norman County Ag Day returns to the Ada Events Center. Otherwise known as the Crops, Seed, and Trade Show, the plans for the Norman County Ag Day are currently being finalized, but UMN Extension Educator for Norman County Heather…
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December 7, 2022 0

Mahnomen City Council News & Notes from December 5th Meeting

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their first regular monthly meeting on Monday night, December 5th where they discussed future street projects, approved water tower bids, and more. Widseth Engineering presented their Street Study to the council at the meeting. The street study will give them a better understanding of which streets are…
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December 7, 2022 0

Epitome Energy Building Soybean Crush Facility in Grand Forks

Grand Forks, ND — Epitome Energy announced on Monday night that they will be building their $400 million soybean crush facility in Grand Forks, rather than their originally planned site in Crookston. Plans for the 42 million bushel per year soybean crush plant have been held up by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the…
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December 7, 2022 0