Minnesota’s regular waterfowl season opens Saturday, Sept. 26, 30 minutes before sunrise. The DNR says spring duck numbers were up 62 percent from last year, with nearly 678,000 breeding ducks counted.
Hunters are urged to buy licenses early under the state’s new electronic licensing system.
In northern Minnesota, more than 900 miles of hunter walking trails provide access to public hunting lands. For regulations, licenses and trail maps, visit MNDNR.gov/waterfowl.
The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) recently received a funding request from the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, so that they could continue to expand their weather network offerings in the Red River Valley. RRWMB Director Rob Sip tells us more.
Sip says a decision was not made at their last meeting, and that they will continue to have discussions with NDAWN.
NDAWN consists of over 200 weather stations located across North Dakota, Minnesota, and other border regions.
By: Graham Scher | R&J Broadcasting Inc.
BAUDETTE, Minn — The Baudette City Council met in regular session last week and continued its work on the city’s 2027 budget. Council members are reviewing projected revenues and expenses while deciding how to fund city services and address other needs in the coming year. Nelson explains how the council reached its decision on the proposed levy percentage and what factors went into that discussion.
A major part of the budget discussion is infrastructure, including the condition and maintenance of Baudette’s streets. Councilman Cole Nelson says the city is looking at the road and street work that needs to be done as part of its 2027 planning and an update on one other Baudette department project.
The 2027 budget remains part of the council’s ongoing work as members determine which projects and expenses can be included while keeping the city’s finances on track. The council will continue reviewing the budget before it is finalized.
It’s almost that time of year to start thinking about Halloween costumes for the kids.
This year marks the first Costume Closet at the Warroad Public Library. As you try on costumes and find ones your family no longer needs, consider donating them so another child can enjoy them. The library is accepting clean, new or gently used costumes now through November 6th. The Costume Closet will be open October 1st through the 30th.
For more information, visit or contact the Warroad Public Library, or visit their facebook page.
Minnesota’s archery deer and small-game hunting seasons are now underway, and the Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to make safety a priority.
The DNR says hunters should check tree stands and safety harnesses for wear, keep three points of contact when climbing, and make sure everyone in their hunting party knows where others are located.
Hunters are also encouraged to wear blaze orange or pink and review safe firearms handling.
The DNR is also urging hunters to buy their deer licenses early to avoid potential delays. For hunting regulations, safety information and a map of license agents, visit mndnr.gov.
Often after a storm or severe weather event, you often hear the term “powergrid” and how it was impacted, but what is it, and how does it work? During the Farm and Field Show, R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Minnkota CEO Matt McLennon who answered this question.
While they’re always trying to find a way to expand the powergrid, and make that long term investment, McLennon says there’s always one concern that comes up.
Minnesota exports rose 14% in the second quarter of 2026, reaching $6.6 billion, according to the Department of Employment and Economic Development. The increase was driven by growth across major global markets, including a 23% gain in North America, an 11% increase in Europe and 6% growth in Asia. Exports to Canada rose 14%, while shipments to Mexico jumped 34%.
Electrical equipment, machinery and vehicles were among the leading categories showing gains. DEED says Canada remains Minnesota’s largest trading partner. More information is available through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Export and Trade Statistics page online.
Volunteers are wanted at the Warroad School Monday, Sept. 28, at 8 a.m. to help spread wood chips on existing playgrounds. Organizers say the wood chips will help maintain the playgrounds and keep them fresh.
Work on Warroad’s new all-inclusive playground at the school began Sept. 8, with volunteers helping put the project together. The playground is designed to provide an accessible, welcoming space for children with and without disabilities, with equipment supporting a range of physical, sensory and developmental abilities.
Volunteers for Monday, Sept. 8 are being asked to spread and rake wood chips, move and haul chips, and to bring a rake, garden or leaf, closed-toe shoes and gloves. To sign up, call 218-386-6094.
By: Graham Scher | R&J Broadcasting Inc.
SPRAGUE, Manitoba — The Ross L. Gray School in Sprague, Manitoba Canada has resumed classes for the 2026-2027 school year. Principal Jared Baines was on school news this week and outlined some of the early days at Ross L. Gray.
Principal Baines also talked about the upcoming Terry Fox Day at the school and that Ross L. Gray ranks quite high as far as raising funds for schools their size in the province of Manitoba.
Listen for the Ross L. Gray school news every Thursday morning at 8:35am on the KQ92/KRWB morning show.
The United States and Canada are currently in the midst of a trade war, and local producers are left wondering whether this ongoing feud will have lasting effects. Jacob Shapiro is a Geopolitical analyst and he says that he can’t believe that we’ve gotten to a point where Canada and the US are feuding over trade.
Shapiro also spoke on whether there could be a long term effect of trade between the two countries in a post Trump United States.
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