Audrey Borgen, 82, of Rochester, Minn., died Thursday, September 12, 2019. Audrey was born January 26, 1937, in Millville, Minn., to Lauren and Mildred (Greeter) Adler. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1955. On January 16, 1960, she married Palmer Borgen at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn. They made their home in Chatfield, Minn., until 2005, when … [Read more...]
Dave Schmidt
Dave Schmidt, 77, of Preston, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center. Dave was born March 30, 1942, son of Gerald and Carol (Hahn) Schmidt. After graduating from Preston High School, he went on to college at Wartburg College for two years, and then transferred to the University of Minnesota; where he graduated with honors. In 1965, he … [Read more...]
Safety on the farm
When you make a mistake on the farm, most often you can learn from it and make corrections so it doesn’t happen again. Following these general safety guidelines can help you prevent accidents and keep you and your loved ones safe. Power take-off The power take-off, or PTO shaft, is an efficient means of transferring mechanical power between farm tractors and implements. … [Read more...]
AmeriCorps plays central role in controlling noxious weeds Along the Root River in Fillmore and Houston counties, crews work with SWCDs, agriculture department to treat Japanese hops, poison hemlock
PRESTON — The Fillmore Soil & Water Conservation District is battling two non-native weeds that threaten the Root River. Japanese hops and poison hemlock, both on Minnesota’s Noxious Weeds List, choke out native species that shade streams and stabilize their banks — putting cold-and-clear-water trout habitat at risk. For the fourth consecutive season, a Conservation … [Read more...]
Funding available for sustainable agriculture projects AGRI grants help farmers test new ideas to drive sustainability
ST. PAUL, MN — Farmers and Minnesota nonprofit and educational organizations focused on testing new ideas in sustainable agriculture are encouraged to apply for a Sustainable Agriculture and Demonstration (SustAg) Grant by 4 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2019. The MDA’s SustAg Program is part of the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Program, which administers … [Read more...]
Recycling 101 Hazardous Waste collection October 1
Hazardous Waste day in Fillmore County is almost here again. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, October 1, from noon until 5 p.m. As always, we are expecting this to be a very busy day. Every time we have this event, there is always a bit of confusion about what materials we accept during the event for free and which ones you need to pay to get rid of. I also wanted … [Read more...]
Apply for Beginning Farmer Tax Credit by Oct. 1 Incentives available for rent or sale of farm land and some assets
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Rural Finance Authority reminds beginning farmers and asset owners to apply by October 1, 2019, for the tax credit for the sale or lease of land, equipment, machinery, and livestock. To qualify, the applicant must be a Minnesota resident with the desire to start farming or who began farming within the past 10 years, provide … [Read more...]
Once more, with feeling
Okay, chuckleheads. I’m only going to explain this once. Responding to an article that asks why you’re angry in the title by posting angry comments on the paper’s webpage exactly proves my point. I was giving you an out in the last article; I specifically pushed buttons so that you could say “oh, he’s just trying to make me angry, so responding to it would only make me look the … [Read more...]
Healthcare in America: Is “Medicare For All” a good solution?
On the occasion of the next Democratic debate, candidates will likely lay out their vision for healthcare. (This is actually a misnomer, since the discussion has nothing to do with actual “care” and refers to “Insurance.”) Most candidates will support a single payer system that puts government in control. Is this a good idea? Let’s take a factual look. •Medicare for All is … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, September 16 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6:00 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 18 • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September … [Read more...]