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Upsala FFA Dairy Judging team qualified for state competition

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The Upsala FFA Dairy Judging team recently competed with 10 other teams and qualified for state competition. Pictured (from left) Renee Hebig FFA Sentinel, Brooke Westrich FFA Secretary, Abby Maciej FFA Officer At Large, Sara Herzog, and Sara Roerick FFA President. We are extremely proud of our Dairy Judging team and wish them the best of luck at state competition with our … [Read more...] about Upsala FFA Dairy Judging team qualified for state competition

DNR offers tips to protect homes from wildfires

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Spring is here and so too is the threat of wildfires. Because of that, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging homeowners throughout the state to take steps now to lower fire risk and ensure a rapid fire response. Home and cabin owners should review their property to make sure firefighters are able to find it and have access to it. Homeowners often … [Read more...] about DNR offers tips to protect homes from wildfires

Swanville Jr. High Student of the Month for March 2012

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Swanville Junior High School is proud to announce Connor Poland as the March Student of the Month for 7-9th grades. Connor is a ninth grade student. He is the son of Tim and Jennifer Poland. He has participated in plays since seventh grade, was in Marching Band in seventh and eighth grade, drum line in seventh and eighth grade. Connor was in Speech last year and is currently … [Read more...] about Swanville Jr. High Student of the Month for March 2012

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

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I’ve received several inquiries about a bill I’m sponsoring that pertains to Minnesota moving to a 20 percent blend of ethanol and gasoline. Although that remains a goal for our state, we can’t increase our ethanol blend without the approval of the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Currently, most gasoline sold in Minnesota contains a 10 percent blend of the renewable … [Read more...] about Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson