Spring Valley resident Jan Poldervaard and Rochester residents Kathleen Smith, Bryan and Dennis Dormady never met their uncle, Robert Franklin Dormady (fondly known as Frank). Though the four siblings never got to know their uncle in person, they know him thanks to the letters he sent his family members while serving in the Army during WWII. Dormady’s letters were transcribed … [Read more...]
Celebrate all military this May
Memorial Day is celebrated each May to commemorate the people who died in service of the United States of America. Even though barbecues and visions of the upcoming summer weather may command much of the attention come Memorial Day weekend, the holiday really serves as a remembrance for those military members who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country, as well as the … [Read more...]
Coopers appreciate rewards of beef farm ownership
Although Ross Cooper took ownership of his land a quarter of a century ago, he has been farming his entire life. Raised in Fillmore County and graduating from Spring Valley High School, Ross married Maribeth in 1998 and they embraced a journey to remain in a rural setting. Maribeth (also employed with the City of Rochester) is a master at blending the roles of the business and … [Read more...]
Unique BueLingo cattle raised on the Groth family farm
A Sunday drive in the Driftless region southeast of Spring Grove led to a herd of unfamiliar black and red cattle with a white belt around their middle. Not recognizing the breed required stopping to take pictures, not realizing there was also a story to tell. Following is the story of a three-generation family cattle operation and their unique cattle. Luther Groth … [Read more...]
The University of Minnesota Extension has a new cow podcast, “The Moos Room”
The University of Minnesota Beef and Dairy Teams are now producing a cow podcast called “The Moos Room.” The podcast is hosted by Joe Armstrong, Brad Heins, and Emily Krekelberg, and is made for both beef and dairy producers. “The Moos Room” is free to stream or download and available on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. The cattle focused podcast discusses relevant topics … [Read more...]