• Feeding your cows at night or not allowing access to feed during the day increases the odds that they will calve during the day.
• Scour vaccines should be timed so that the annual booster is given aproxx 5-7 weeks prior to the start of calving. This year is our first year using a new scour vaccine that includes Cryptosporidium, a protozoa we have not been able to vaccinate for in the past.
• Is your calving barn and supplies ready? Most pathogens that cause navel infections and scours are introduced in the calving area – clean, well bedded calving pens go a long way for calf health.
• Calving rule of thumb before you intervene: Once you see feet, the calf should be delivered within a half hour for a cow and 1 hour for a heifer.

This content was provided by The Harmony Veterinary Clinic Team located in Harmony, MN. For more information, contact 507-886-6321.

Look for a REALTOR® with a well-established local office, strong market knowledge, and proven negotiation experience. Reach out to schedule an in-person meeting where you can ask questions and openly discuss your concerns about buying and selling.

You should feel confident in the agent’s knowledge, experience, and ability to advocate for you while guiding you through the process in a professional manner—following standard practices and procedures while personalizing the service to fit your specific needs.

Choosing the right real estate agent can make a significant difference in how smoothly your home sale and purchase go. The right fit will help ensure you are prepared, well-informed, and supported every step of the way.

This content was provided by Roxanne Johnson at REMAX Select Properties located in Harmony, MN. For more information, contact 507-458-6110.

This is a great question! There can be some confusion surrounding tire pressure. One common mistake made is to look at the pressure that is stamped on the sidewall on the actual tire. Often this pressure indicates the maximum pressure allowed when seating the bead or installing the tire onto the rim. Vehicle manufacturers have specifications that the tire pressures should be set to.

Most modern cars have a tire pressure label on the driver’s door jam area; the label is typically yellow and white. This label will have the correct tire pressures printed on it for your specific car. If the label is not there, or is unable to be read, the owner’s manual will also have this information.

Remember, your tires are the only safety system that is touching the road, it is imperative to keep them inflated properly and in good condition.

This content was provided by James Hagen at Total Care Care located in rural Preston, MN. For more information, call or text 507-322-4057 or visit www.yourtotalcarcare.com.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) has a significant impact on overall wellness. IAQ is a contributing culprit causing struggles with respiratory illness, breathing, snoring, poor sleep and asthma.

Indoor pollutants at home, work or school like dust, mold, pet dander, smoke, and chemical vapors can irritate airways, worsen asthma or allergies, and increase the risk of respiratory infections. Fine particles and certain chemicals can contribute to increased blood pressure and heart stress over time. Decision making and clear thinking can be negatively affected (brain fog) by high carbon dioxide levels, or chemical pollutants.

Improving IAQ can support better daytime productivity, mental health and evening rest. Chemical free, filterless, patented, proven superior air purification creates a healthier indoor space. Third-party studies validate reducing infectious contaminants up to 99.99% in the air and on surfaces too!

For your breath of fresh air, contact Clavonne today at 507-254-1121 or visit my website drivetohealth.com.

A Roth IRA provides tax-free withdrawals, provided you’ve had the account at least five years and you’re at least 59½.

A Roth’s income limits may have kept you from contributing. However, you can convert your traditional IRA to a Roth. It’s not hard to do, but there’s a catch — you’ll have to pay taxes on the pre-tax dollars you convert.

To help avoid a big tax bill, you might want to make the conversion during a year in which your total income is down. Another good time to convert might be when the financial markets are down. Since the value of the investments in your traditional IRA will have dropped, your conversion will generate less in taxes.

Also, you could spread the conversion over several years, reducing the tax bite in any given year. See your tax advisor before making a conversion.

This content was provided by Edward Jones for use by Maggie Schoepski, your Edward Jones financial advisor at 507-867-1460. Member SIPC.

The most important thing to teach your puppy first isn’t a command or a trick—it’s how to engage with you.

Before obedience training really works, a puppy needs to learn attention, trust, and structure. Engagement means your puppy understands that you matter, listening to you is rewarding, and guidance comes from you. This foundation makes every future lesson easier and more reliable.

Start by reinforcing simple behaviors like responding to their name, choosing to look at you, or following you calmly around the house. These small moments teach your puppy to check in rather than act independently.

Equally important is teaching structure. Puppies feel safest when expectations are clear. Consistent routines, calm handling, learning to settle, and gentle boundaries—like waiting before going outside—help puppies develop confidence and self-control.

While basic cues like sit and come are useful, they’re far more effective once a puppy understands how to focus and regulate themselves.

This content was provided by Carla Ladd at Ladd K9 located in Preston, MN. For more information, contact 507-951-7398 or visit www.LaddK9.com.

Life is heavy. Human bodies experience wear and tear every bit as surely as machinery. We expect our equipment to need maintenance and tune-ups—we are no different.

Medical tests identify structural damage or abnormalities. They are excellent at ruling out specific concerns, but they are not designed to show how tension is redistributed through the body after injury or strain. Normal test results mean certain problems are ruled out—not that the body has nothing left to say.

Think of a fence post shifting after an impact or deep freeze. The fence still stands, but the tension changes. Gates begin to drag. Wires pull unevenly. The problem doesn’t always show up at the post—it shows up down the line.

The body adapts in similar ways. It’s common for a lower body injury — like the tailbone or low back—to appear later as neck tension or headaches as the body compensates.

Pain is the body’s way of asking for closer attention, because there’s a story there that hasn’t had the chance to speak.

This content was provided by Bethany Grace at Waniya Healing located in Lanesboro, MN. For more information, contact 612-790-7101 or visit www.waniyahealing.com.

Absolutely! In fact, we encourage this and work hard to make sure we listen to the families we work with to capture the story of the loved one they have lost.

We have always believed that everyone has a unique story to tell and the funeral service, memorial or celebration of life, should reflect that person’s life during this service. From the readings, songs, the processional and even food – we want to make sure we personalize the service and share that story that you want, we want that service to best reflect the life of the one you lost so that your family, friends and community are able to reflect and remember that individual.

This content was provided by Ashley Hoff-Czaplewski at Hoff Funeral Home located in Lanesboro, MN. For more information, contact 855-687-4633.

Many factors go into determining your interest rate. The first factor is your credit score and your history of paying bills on time. The second is your debt-to-income ratio. And then you have to factor in the vehicle itself. The age of the vehicle and miles determine the length of the loan. When seeking a vehicle loan, it’s essential to recognize that having a good job alone is not enough and many other factors are taken into consideration.

If you have a current auto loan or any charge offs or repos, I would love you help you with your next vehicle purchase and get your credit moving in the right direction.

This content was provided by Josh Lewis at Top Gear Auto Sales located in LeRoy, MN. For more information, contact 507-324-1800 or visit www.topgearautosalesllc.com.