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Minnesota farmers speak on why these midterms are so tough

Minnesota farmers speak on why these midterms are so tough

The past two years have been tough for farmers facing trade disruptions and rising costs. With the midterm elections approaching, MPR News asked farmers what’s on their minds as they head to the polls.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Gourd big or go home: Pumpkin boat racing brings hundreds to Stillwater

Gourd big or go home: Pumpkin boat racing brings hundreds to Stillwater

The Pumpkin Regatta at the Stillwater Harvest Fest is one of only a few nationwide. This year’s winner, Tim Brown, took home the trophy for the third time.
by Ngoc Bui

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State agriculture commissioner looks to strengthen North American trade amid tensions

State agriculture commissioner looks to strengthen North American trade amid tensions

Canada and Mexico are Minnesota’s two top agricultural trade partners. And amid a trade war with Canada, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen met with his counterparts in North America at the 35th annual Tri National Agricultural Accord.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota lettuce grower Revol Greens may remain open as it postpones planned closure, layoffs

Minnesota lettuce grower Revol Greens may remain open as it postpones planned closure, layoffs

The lettuce grower told state regulators in August that it planned to permanently close its facility Oct. 4 and lay off nearly 100 employees, but in a new filing with the state this week, the company said it is postponing the closure and that it hopes to continue operations.
by Molly Castle Work

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Railroads are charging more to ship grain. U.S. farmers may have to pick up the tab

Railroads are charging more to ship grain. U.S. farmers may have to pick up the tab

Harvest season is nearing for many farmers. But the railroads that transport their harvested grain have raised their shipping costs with record-high diesel prices. That could mean lower grain prices for growers.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Rabies confirmed in Brown County cow. MDH recommends shots for 9 people who were exposed

Rabies confirmed in Brown County cow. MDH recommends shots for 9 people who were exposed

MDH recommended nine people obtain rabies post-exposure prophylaxis as they may have been exposed to saliva from the infected animal. The disease is extremely dangerous and life-threatening to both humans and animals.
by Hannah Yang

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