Tag: Minnesota

MFB PAC Announces Candidate Endorsements

St. Paul, MN — The Minn Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (MFB PAC) recently announced its candidate endorsements for the upcoming 2022 state legislative elections. Additionally, the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Political Action Committee (MFBF PAC) announced candidate endorsements in federal races. PAC endorsements are based on a candidate’s support of MFBF policy. Candidates participate…
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September 8, 2022 0

Minnesota State Fair Kicks Off Today

St. Paul, MN — The Minnesota State Fair gets underway today in St. Paul for the first of 12 days of the latest and greatest in food, beverage, attractions, exhibits, vendors and more. Roughly 2 million people will enter the gates between now and Labor Day.  With all those people, getting to the fair and…
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August 25, 2022 0

2022 MN State Fair Preview: New Exhibits, Food, and Beverages

St. Paul, MN — The Minnesota State Fair, otherwise known as the Great Minnesota Get Together, gets underway this Thursday, August 25th and runs through Labor Day, September 5th in St. Paul. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best attended expositions in the world, showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art, and industry.…
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August 23, 2022 0

Wheat Harvest Behind Schedule, Especially in Northern RRV

Minnesota — Wheat harvest in the Red River Valley is 2-3 weeks behind schedule and growers, especially those in the northern valley, may still be a few weeks out. Rhonda Larson, Chairperson of the US Wheat Associates Board of Directors, provided an update during this week’s Farm and Field Show. She notes that its possible…
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August 18, 2022 0

Local Municipal and School Board Candidate Filings

The following are some of the local municipal city and school board candidate filings for the upcoming 2022. Much of the information was provided through the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office. Some of the filings, such as those in Clay and Becker County were not provided. City of Ada Mayor – John Hintz City Council…
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August 17, 2022 0

Norman County 4-H Prepares for Minnesota State Fair

Ada, MN — The Minnesota State Fair is about a week and a half away from opening the gates and Norman County Extension 4-H Coordinator Linda Houglum is encouraging those taking part to make sure to check out the local exhibitors and support those who are participating. Houglum says they’ll actually be bringing down the…
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August 15, 2022 0

New Veterans Benefits

CROOKSTON, MN— The State of Minnesota is offering a benefit for veterans who have recently served in the military.  Polk County veterans service officer Kurt Ellefson has details. Ellefson talks about the difference between the three levels of bonuses. According to Ellefson, Minnesota has offered bonuses to veterans for many years. If you’re a veteran…
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August 12, 2022 0

DNR announces CWD sampling changes

As part of an adaptive approach to chronic wasting disease management statewide, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is broadening the options this year for hunters to get their deer tested for CWD. “Keeping Minnesota’s deer healthy remains a top DNR priority,” DNR Wildlife Section Manager Kelly Straka said. “The DNR’s commitment to sound surveillance…
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August 3, 2022 0

More than a dozen rail cars derailed in St. Louis County Saturday evening

According to the county sheriff’s office, the derailment happened at about 7:47 p.m. The Canadian National Railway reported that it happened about seven miles north of Cook.  Deputies said the train was northbound with 123 rail cars when 14 of them went off the tracks. Some of them, near the rear of the train, tipped…
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August 2, 2022 0

A Slap Shot in Time: The Wild but True History of the Minnesota Fighting Saints

In the early 1970’s an upstart professional hockey league known as the World Hockey Association was formed to challenge the well-established and long-standing National Hockey League. The WHA set its sights on competing with the NHL for players, fans and dollars. The Minnesota Fighting Saints were one of the WHA’s original franchises, playing their games…
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August 2, 2022 0