In Loving Memory of Doris Lanning Doris Lanning, AKA Mom, Grandma and Gigi. She joined her husband, siblings, and friends in heaven on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the age of 86 years. Doris was born May 14, 1939, in Rushford, Minn., to Russell and Thelma Anderson. Doris worked with her husband Ferman when they purchased Lanning’s Red Owl in 1967. She later joined the … [Read more...]
Lela Marie (Schaub) Wenig
Lela Marie (Schaub) Wenig, 76, of Dorchester, Iowa, died after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by her family in her home that she helped design and build. She was born on May 8, 1949, to Henry and Juanita (Lowe) Schaub in Lincoln, Ill. In February 1959, her family moved to Richland Center. Lela graduated from Richland Center … [Read more...]
Summary of Lanesboro FFA
The Lanesboro FFA Chapter has been busy this year with career development events, award applications, and many fun activities for members. About 100 students are enjoying the friendships, opportunities, and recognition that FFA has to offer. The year began with two members exhibiting at the Minnesota State Fair FFA Livestock Show. Soon after, members were competing in … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson Celebrates FFA Week
Members of the Rushford-Peterson FFA Chapter are excited to celebrate National FFA Week! To celebrate, the chapter has planned several activities to promote agricultural awareness, community involvement, and school spirit. The chapter will host its yearly teacher appreciation breakfast to thank educators for their continued support of FFA. In addition, members will visit … [Read more...]
LeRoy-Ostrander FFA To Celebrate FFA Week
The LeRoy-Ostrander FFA will celebrate 2026 FFA Week with a variety of items throughout the week!! L-O FFA members and L-O students/staff will be finding their dressup clothes for the upcoming days that week!! Dress-up days for the week are Monday, February 23 - PJ/Onesie Day, Tuesday, February 24 - Country vs. Country Club, Wednesday, February 25 - Camo Day, Thursday, February … [Read more...]
Spring Grove FFA Members Complete and Prepare for State Events
The Spring Grove FFA Chapter has been busy competing in Career Development Events and participating in leadership activities this year. These events help members build skills, gain experience, and represent Spring Grove in agriculture. Members who competed in General Livestock were Izaak M., Lynden M., McKenna, Henry, and Addison S. The Dairy Evaluation team, including … [Read more...]
National FFA Week – Caledonia Area
The Caledonia Agriscience Education and FFA program continues to provide hands-on, career-focused learning opportunities for students in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) pathways: Agribusiness Systems, Animal Science, Environmental Services, Food Processing, Natural Resources, Plant Systems, and Power, Structural and Technical Systems. Middle school … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Sharing Agriculture While Creating Community
The Mabel-Canton FFA is a growing organization with around 30 students involved, led by an officer team of seven. The FFA advisor is Carlena Gallagher. M-C FFA really focuses on career exploration, community service and sharing the story of agriculture. Last fall the FFA helped run the bounce houses, hog raffle and other activities at Steam Engine Days. During the second week … [Read more...]
Spring Valley-Wykoff FFA Week Schedule
The Spring Valley-Wykoff FFA chapter will kick off its FFA week festivities with a chapter snow tubing event on Sunday at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch. On Monday, the chapter will serve treats to the teachers for staff appreciation after school. Tuesday will be the annual pancake breakfast open to the public from 7-9:30 a.m. in the Ag shop. The FFA week barnyard will take … [Read more...]
Chatfield FFA is a Multi-Year Top Ten Program in the State, Offering Equal Opportunities to All Students
Chatfield FFA is a multi-year MN FFA Top Ten FFA Chapter that has also received the 3 Star Chapter Award from National FFA, the highest award a chapter can receive. This award is based on the programming that a chapter offers and how it aligns with national level standards. One of the reasons that Chatfield FFA is so successful is their FFA Crop Plot that is managed by … [Read more...]