Farming has never been a vocation for individuals looking for easy work. Farmers typically work long hours, braving the elements regardless of how unpleasant the weather may be. All that hard work ensures individuals who live in rural, urban and suburban communities have constant, readily available access to healthy foods. Such devotion merits support, and thankfully there … [Read more...]
Anhydrous Safety Should be Top Concern This Spring
Many farmers and applicators will soon apply anhydrous ammonia (NH3) prior to planting or sidedress after planting. Even with a rush against time and the weather, safety should never be compromised. Accidents involving anhydrous ammonia have proven how dangerous and deadly the chemical can be when not handled properly. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Cortaz Lamar Gibson, 32, Minneapolis, Minn., 7/4/2023, Damage to Property - Fourth Degree - Intentional Damage - Other Circumstances, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Condition (4/29/2024): Restitution reserved - left open for 60 days so an affidavit can be filed if necessary. Christian William Myrah, 54, Spring Grove, Minn., 2/5/2024, Operate … [Read more...]
How to build a better Burger
Backyard barbecue season is starting to heat up. Although many people grill all year long, grilling season kicks into high gear in spring and summer. Burgers will always be quintessential grilling fare. It should come as no surprise that the month of May is National Hamburger Month. That’s likely due to Memorial Day weekend — which many view as the unofficial start of … [Read more...]
USDA is confident that the meat supply is Safe
By Joe Armstrong, DVM University of Minnesota Extension educator May 2, 2024 – USDA said publicly on Monday, April 29, 2024, that they were collecting ground beef samples for testing from states officially affected by H5N1 in cattle. On May 1, 2024, the USDA announced that the initial 30 ground beef samples tested negative using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) … [Read more...]
Virgil E. Reicks
Virgil E. Reicks, 87, of Harmony, Minn., passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Virgil was born September 13, 1936, at home near Cresco, Iowa, to Albert and Louise (Scholbrock) Reicks. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1954. In 1956 Virgil enlisted in the United States Army where he was trained in food service. After two years of … [Read more...]
Niel Frederick Christensen
Niel Frederick Christensen, Sr., age 90, of Houston, Minn., went to his eternal home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare in Houston. He was surrounded by Janelle and their family. Niel was born October 20, 1933, in Harlan, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Anna (Nielsen) Christensen. He grew up in Jacksonville, Iowa. He met the love of his life, Janelle Rose … [Read more...]
Ronald L. Solberg
Ronald L. Solberg, 77, passed away on September 22, 2023 at Banner Gateway Hospital in Gilbert, Ariz. Ron was born July 16, 1946 in Estherville, Iowa. He was the son of Otto and Bernita (Hansen) Solberg. He grew up on the family farm until his father’s passing. Ron graduated from Estherville, Iowa, high school and joined the Army after graduation where he proudly served as … [Read more...]
Helen Joann (Hongerholt) Raaen
Helen Joann (Hongerholt) Raaen age 89, of Lanesboro died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Helen was born October 17, 1934, in Peterson, Minn., to Albert and Gunild (Engebretson) Hongerholt. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1953. After graduation, she moved to Minneapolis. In July 1953, she started working at Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank of … [Read more...]
Evelyn C. Christianson
Evelyn Clara (Nieland) Christianson passed away surrounded by family on Friday, April 26, 2024. Evelyn was born on December 26, 1927, to Henry and Caroline Nieland, on the family farm near Arlington, Minn. She was the fifth of six children, but the oldest girl. Evelyn attended school in Arlington and graduated in 1945. After graduation, she moved to Minneapolis where … [Read more...]