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For those of us who have lived in the Upper Midwest all our lives, we know how fleeting summer can be. This period of warmth seems so limited compared to the long winter months. So, it is natural that we try to cram so much into this precious time as possible.
Homeowners plant flowers and vegetable...
The new school year is upon us. Byron students started classes this week and students in Hayfield, Kasson-Mantorville, and Triton return next week.
While a new school year is always a time of “firsts” for students and parents, this year marks a number of “firsts” for school districts, courtesy of...
No matter what line of work you are in, chances are that when you look for professional development opportunities, you often have to travel to the Twin Cities area or even out of state to advance your education. It may also be the case that you end up paying quite a bit for these opportunities —...
Dear Community:
This letter is to inform any gardeners to be aware of human beings entering and stealing produce completely. We “rent” a large garden in the community of Dodge Center. This does “not” mean we raise for the community. It’s work that has healthy benefits, including sharing with others...
Right now, families throughout America are busy with back-to-school shopping. Earnest choices are being made over clothing, school supplies, and other aspects related to the well-being and personal development of children. After several months of summer t-ball, family vacations, and whatever...
As summer winds down, people are eager to get out to camp one last time before fall schedules begin. At home, most people make a concentrated effort to surround themselves with all the creature comforts they can afford. We carpet our floors, air condition our homes, buy specialized mattresses, and...
There definitely was joy in Kasson last week as Highway 57 re-opened. Two summers of highway construction is not something that anyone enjoys, even if the end result is an improvement.
Not only did it open again to traffic but this time with three roundabouts.
Initial reports seem to be that the...
Minn., City Council: Road work on OC/RDS & 2nd Ave. NW.
It has been a total mess up. Why are they working at both ends at the same time?
The other day, they had both ends of OC/RDS blocked at 4th Street NW and 7th St. NW! They had to move the temp barricades so I could leave! I wasn’t the only...
Minnesota is more than just the land of 10,000 lakes, it is also home to thousands of farms that grow, produce, and raise the food our country eats every day.
As current and former Members of the House Committee on Agriculture, we are committed to being leaders for American agriculture, which...