On November 18, Foremost Farm’s Preston facility was purchased equally by Diversified Ingredients and Johnson Farms. These companies are headquartered respectively out of Ballwin, Mo., and Lime Springs, Iowa. Preston Protein Products has two executive managers, Matt Collins from Diversified Ingredients and Mike Johnson from Johnson Farms. The facility in Preston is now named … [Read more...]
1926 Farmhouse restored
In the fall of 2019, Matt St. Mane (from Lanesboro), was driving on Scenic Byway Hwy 16 between Preston and Wykoff. He was headed to Grand Meadow where his daughter was playing volleyball when he spotted a for sale sign in front of an empty, run down farm house. Relieved of its exterior paint for many years, the 1926 American Four Square style house sparked his imagination. … [Read more...]
Being “in a pickle” can be fun
Pickleball may seem like a new sport, but it’s been around since 1965. It was invented on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, Wash. Three dads — whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities — are credited for creating the game. There are a few stories about how pickleball got its name. The most widely circulated credits the name to the … [Read more...]
Food shelves continue to provide in the midst of the pandemic
Area food shelves have been busy implementing new procedures due to COVID-19. Normally, these food shelves operate on a consumer choice model where shoppers select items themselves (with a limit on high demand items like protein). Now, workers and volunteers are prepacking items to be picked up at the door or curbside. Some prepacked boxes are also purchased from Channel … [Read more...]
Brooke Schwebach ready to fulfill her dream!
When I interviewed Brooke Schwebach of Fountain, Minn., I found it serendipitous that I recently watched Ford vs. Ferrari and visited the NASCAR museum in Charlotte, N.C. Since these two experiences equal the sum of my car racing knowledge, I had a lot of basic questions for Brooke. Brooke’s car is a Monte Carlo handed down to her by her husband Nick, who is also a racer. … [Read more...]
Liberty Project – Boy Scout Troop 43 flag installation
Imagine an early morning peek out the window, cup of coffee in hand, being greeted by an orderly row of American flags ribboning a course through your neighborhood. Perhaps this sight inspires your mantra for the day or solidifies an attitude of respect and reflection for a day that’s been chosen to honor our country. Boy Scout Troop 43 of Chatfield is anticipating it’s sixth … [Read more...]