Hugoson: Agriculture remains vital (The Fairmont Sentinel)

For many companies having a hard time in the current economy, the salvation comes selling their products overseas. When planes take off the jet blast from the engines can kick up quite a bit of dust so airports are required to clear out an area to keep people and vehicles safe. >> full story

7,000 cigars sent to soldiers (The News-Press)

The nonprofit Cigars for Service has sent more than 7,000 cigars to members of the armed services on overseas assignments since it was organized...full story

Improving Malaysia-China trade ties (The Star)

KUALA LUMPUR: Bilateral trade between Malaysia and China may further increase this year driven by the proactive measures taken by both governments, says Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China chairman Peter Thong. >> full story

Hugoson: Agriculture remains vital (The Fairmont Sentinel)

FAIRMONT - Agriculture is big business worldwide, nationally and, of course, locally. Minnesota Commiss-ioner of Agriculture Gene Hugoson shared his expertise in the field Tuesday at the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce banquet. He began by talking about the local economy and expanded from there. A recently released agriculture census shows "tremendous gains in Martin County," Hugoson said. >> full story


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