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THE POLK COUNTY VETERANS BENEFIT FAIR WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 19

The Annual Polk County Veterans Benefit Fair will take place on Friday, April 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Crookston National Guard Armory. This event is intended for veterans and their families who reside in Polk County, where they can receive information regarding health insurance, suicide prevention services, assisted living options, and […]

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RED RIVER BASIN COMMISSION AWARDED $20 MILLION USDA GRANT

On November 1, 2023, President Biden and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the award of a $20 Million Grant to the Red River Basin Commission (RRBC) for the North Dakota and Minnesota Supply Chain Soil Health Partnership project. The goals of the project are to complement supply chain company investments in soil

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USDA INVESTS $27.1 MILLION TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES IN RURAL MINNESOTA

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting State Director for Minnesota Cynthia Morales today announced the Department is investing $27 million to help rural America keep resources and wealth at home through job training, business expansion, and technical assistance.   “USDA’s business programs are meant to assist rural ag producers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs

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GOVERNOR WALZ ANNOUNCES $10 MILLION DROUGHT RELIEF PACKAGE FOR FARMERS, PRODUCERS

Today, Governor Tim Walz announced a $10 million drought relief package to support Minnesota farmers and livestock producers impacted by severe drought conditions during the 2021 growing season. “Historic drought conditions have created extreme stress and financial hardship for our farmers and livestock producers during an already difficult time for the agricultural industry,” said Governor Walz. “As

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USDA TO OFFER DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR GRASS SEED PRODUCERS

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding pandemic relief assistance to include grass seed producers.  This follows a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing where Klobuchar secured a commitment from Robert F. Bonnie, nominee for the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and

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