August 30, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
It may be entertaining. It may spur contributions. But as a media event, this year’s MDA Telethon can hardly match the display of wretched excess Jerry Lewis guaranteed, especially in his epic, unbridled prime.
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August 4, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
UPDATED 7:26 A.M.Comedian Jerry Lewis and the Muscular Dystrophy Association aren’t saying why they’re fully parting ways after 45 years and raising more than $1 billion for the nonprofit through its annual telethon. Continue Reading
August 4, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Comedian Jerry Lewis is no longer serving as the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s national chairman and won’t be appearing on this year’s Labor Day telethon, the nonprofit agency announced Wednesday night. Continue Reading
July 24, 2011 in Alexandria Echo Press
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed an emerald ash borer infestation in an ash tree in a Shoreview residential neighborhood Friday. The infestation was discovered after the property owner noticed signs of a potential infestation and contacted the City of Shoreview. City officials then called MDA. Continue Reading
May 17, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
After 45 years promoting treatment and a cure for children he calls “my kids,” comedian Jerry Lewis, 85,announced Monday he is retiring as host of the Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon that has become synonymous with his name. Continue Reading
January 3, 2011 in Alexandria Echo Press
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Pepin Heights Orchard are advising consumers to avoid drinking Pepin Heights Orchard brand apple cider after department laboratory tests found the product may be contaminated with a type of mold toxin called patulin. Continue Reading
December 12, 2010 in Alexandria Echo Press
As Minnesotans deck their halls this holiday season, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is asking them to watch for Oriental bittersweet an invasive imposter easily mistaken for a common decorative holiday vine called American bittersweet. Continue Reading
December 5, 2010 in Alexandria Echo Press
Organic or natural? When it comes to food labels, there is a difference although the majority of consumers apparently don’t know it. To help cut down on the confusion, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has created a series of six short YouTube videos that explain organic labeling. Continue Reading
November 28, 2010 in Alexandria Echo Press
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has completed its special registration review process for the herbicide atrazine. Continue Reading
October 16, 2010 in Alexandria Echo Press
This month, USDA will distribute approximately $100 million in annual Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments to Minnesota’s farmers and ranchers. Continue Reading
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