By Leah Himlie Valentine’s Day was this past week, and everyone’s focus was on love. Would someone ask you out? Would someone give you chocolate? What if someone left an anonymous note declaring their undying love for you? These questions swirled around people’s heads, partly because of the media. In today’s world, love can be found in almost any form of media: books, movies, … [Read more...]

By Pailey Gordon Growing up, my mother told me to always be myself and to not let others change who I am or to let people change my morals. I was always circled around making sure I was always being my truest self. Especially in my teen years, I have run across a few people who weren’t true to themselves and tried to be someone they weren’t. They tried to make that impact on … [Read more...]

By Hannah Schneekcloth Tucked away in the heart of America there is an area called the driftless area. Covering the areas of southeast Minnesota, northern Iowa, southwestern Wisconsin, and northwestern Illinois, this area of the country is known for the river valleys, bluffs, winding roads, and the multitude of outdoor activities for every season, from boating and hiking in … [Read more...]

By Maddie Smith 1 (800) 273-8255... This is what Fillmore County dairy farmers read on the bottom of their milk checks each time they sell their freshest shipment of milk — the suicide hotline number. As striking as this fact seems, few people consider the significance of the mental health of farmers. Anxiety, depression, and suicide are serious concerns for farmers … [Read more...]

By Anna Erickson On a farm outside of Mabel, Minn., a team of Belgian draft horses rose to fame earlier this winter after a video of them went viral on the internet. Molly and Prince are a 13-year-old brother and sister who are very well accustomed to pulling heavy loads. In December 2018, truck driver Josie Swartzentruber’s semi truck became stuck when the slippery road … [Read more...]