Lake Bemidji State Park Fall Fest

Minnesota’s State Park offers an excellent opportunity to take in Minnesota’s fall colors, and Lake Bemidji State Park has miles of trails that allow you to see all forms of these colors. Lake Bemidji State Park Assistant Park Manager Shannon Bungart says it’s a busy week for the Park, as Bungart also invites you to the park on Saturday, October 11th for their annual Fall Fest celebration.

More information about Fall Fest, and other park programs and services can be seen on the Lake Bemidji State Park webpage on the Minnesota DNR website.

Sugarbeet Fall Campaign Warm Temps

American Crystal Sugar officially kicked off their Fall Campaign on Monday night. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar says that there’s a chance that they may temporarily shut down harvest. 

See this full updated story on Fall sugarbeet campaigns with soundbites at kq92.com. R&J News will continue to provide updates on this year’s sugarbeet harvest.

October is National Farm to School Month

October is National Farm to School Month, where thousands of schools, early care and education sites, farms, communities and organizations across the country are celebrating food education, school gardens and lunch trays filled with healthy, local ingredients.

To celebrate the occasion, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is visiting schools across the state. The Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation Farm to School and Early Care Grant program is one of the department’s most popular every year.

It helps bring fresh, local foods into school cafeterias while opening new market opportunities for Minnesota farmers. As part of the program, nutrition leaders will highlight the impact of using locally grown foods in schools.

DNR Completes Aerial Seeding Project

The Minnesota DNR has wrapped up a project to sow tree, and another round of aerial seeding by using a helicopter. Silviculture Program coordinator Chris Gronewold says the program lets the DNR sow in the hard to reach areas.

This fall, the DNR did about 19 different state forest sites for 570 acres. Every year, the DNR plants about two million trees across the state.

Polaris’ MRZR Wins “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota”

Polaris’ Military RZR has been named the 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. 

The award was announced live at the Manufacturers’ Summit in Minneapolis, celebrating innovation and excellence in Minnesota-made products. Chamber President Doug Loon said this contest showcases the pride Minnesotans have in our manufacturers. Loon went on to express that Polaris reflects the strength and ingenuity of our state.

Manufacturing employs over 300,000 Minnesotans and drives statewide innovation. The contest began with 64 products and drew tens of thousands of votes, highlighting the diversity and creativity of Minnesota’s manufacturing sector.