With it being back to school season the Minnesota Department of Revenue wants to remind parents and guardians that they can save tons of money through tax write offs by saving their school expense receipts and reporting them on their taxes. This program has no income limits to qualify and is available to all parents…
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On Saturday, September 9 RideMN will be departing from Fertile for their annual ride across the state of Minnesota. The ride will start at Erickson Smokehouse in Fertile and conclude in Duluth 7 days later. Wally McFarlane of RideMN1 discusses their organization and what they’re raising awareness for. The organization had to recently make a…
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According to the Minnesota Department of Health they have started sending tax rebate payments from the 2021 year to eligible Minnesota residents. The rebates come from the projected $17 billion budget surplus. Payments include $520 for married couples filing a joint return with adjusted gross income of $150,000 or less, $260 for all other individuals…
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With temperatures across the states of Minnesota and North Dakota expected to be high University of Minnesota Beef Specialist Eric Mousel covers some things cattle farmers should expect and look for with the hot temperatures. Mousel also highlighted some things farmers should consider doing with their cattle with the high temperatures this week.
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson discussed the continued drought conditions across the state after some areas in the state were classified as D3 on the drought index. Peterson also talked about some resources the state of Minnesota might have to combat the drought. A D3 drought is defined as an extreme drought. Some potential impacts…
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WE Fest Officials have announced that Marijuana of any kind will not be allowed for on-site consumption on the WE Fest grounds. The new Minnesota law legalizing the use of Marijuana come into effect on August 1, 2023 just two days before the Country Music Festival officially kicks off. (From Valley News Live)
The mental health crisis is one of the largest problems facing young Americans. Right now 1 in 5 young people are struggling with severe mental health but only 10% are receiving treatment from a mental health professional. US Senator from Minnesota Tina Smith hopes that her new bill called the “Mental Health Services for Students…
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Orlando, FL — The annual Commodity Classic, America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience is underway in Orlando, Florida with many local agricultural leaders in attendance. Included in that is Tate Petry, Secretary/Treasurer of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers. Petry also serves on the National Association of Wheat Growers Environment and Policy subcommittee.…
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Minnesota — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) recently confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Clay County for the first time. There are now 39 counties in the state, including Clay, with EAB. A Moorhead city forester found evidence of EAB while pruning trees. The tree had visible woodpecker damage and when…
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Detroit Lakes, MN — The Minnesota DNR recently announced new regulations for gar, which is part of a broader effort to provide more value to species that have long been considered rough fish. Spearers, anglers and bowfishers are allowed to keep up to 10 gar – the toothy, prehistoric fish native to Minnesota waters –…
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