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Resource helps navigate renewable energy lease agreements
Farmers and landowners are increasingly being approached about leasing land for solar, wind, and battery storage projects. According to the Center for Rural Affairs, these agreements can create opportunities to generate long-term, stable income from their property as renewable energy development grows.A new fact sheet from the Center for Rural Affairs aims to help landowners…
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Chippewa County 4-H’ers earn State Fair recognition
Ethan Andresen was a purple ribbon scholarship winner at the State Fair.Ellie Bosch stands with her champion Semmental Cow/Calf.Aryn Carter earned recognition as Interview champion.Hazlee Hettver was a purple ribbon winner. Minnesota 4-H’ers from 87 counties arrived with more than 2,778 animals at the 2026 “Great Minnesota Get-Together” for this year’s 4-H livestock encampment Aug.…
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Montevideo’s response week begins in the pool, moves to football field
Senior Reese Vandelanotte falls to the ground after intercepting a pass.PHOTOS BY ALEX OSTENSON, AOK DESIGNS Senior quarterback Reese Vandelanotte takes off on a run as Morris Area defenders give chase.Senior wide receiver Collin Day takes off on a pass route.Junior running back John Nelson cuts back as he’s surrounded by Morris defenders. BY HOWIE…