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USDA invests meat, poultry processing projects
MPPEP Phase 4 grants help Minnesota meat processors expandU.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Minnesota State Director Mick Ditlevson announced that USDA will invest more than $700,000 in five Minnesota meat processing projects, including two in the area, through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program Phase 4.“Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary…
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Local Lights, Holiday Nights set for Nov. 30
Cottonwood Area Community Foundation announced that the lineup for the 2026 Local Lights, Holiday Nights event has been finalized.According to the foundation, local businesses and organizations are participating in this year’s festivities, which are planned for 5-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30.The announcement highlighted returning favorites as well as new additions to the event, with plans…
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Lakers fall in section quarterfinal
PHOTOS BY KAREN BERG Chance Kosel takes the handoff as the Lakers try to punch in a score against MACCRAY.Lakeview’s cheerleading squad performs during the section quarterfinal game.Gage Dimmick had four catches for 44 yards against MACCRAY. Lakeview saw its football season end with a hard-fought 21-12 loss to MACCRAY in the Section 4A playoffs…
