Back on January 20, 2022, Minnwest Bank in Spring Valley, Minn., made a discovery. They received $1,100 in counterfeit bills from a local business making a daily bank deposit. Little did the employees at Dollar General know at the time, but they were the target of a scam carried out over multiple states by what appears to be a group of traveling professionals out of … [Read more...]
State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation accepting Century Farm applications; deadline is March 7, 2022
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more are invited to apply for the 2022 Century Farm Program. Produced by the Minnesota State Fair in conjunction with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, the Century Farm Program was created to promote agriculture and honor historic family farms in the state. Nearly 11,000 Minnesota farms have been … [Read more...]
Strategic Farming: Let’s talk crops! focused on sulfur
ST. PAUL, MN, January 26, 2022 — Sulfur (S) might be considered a secondary nutrient, but it is essential for crop production. Historically, sulfur fertilizer was recommended on low soil organic matter soils and coarse-textured sandy soils, according to Jeff Vetsch, a soil scientist at the University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca. Then in a … [Read more...]
Fillmore County EDA to host Agriculture Summit February 24
Area farm families, businesses, and the general public are invited to attend this free event at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center located at 28097 Goodview Dr., Lanesboro, Minn., on February 24, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A light breakfast will be provided, and sessions will run approximately 25 minutes. This year’s schedule includes presentations on … [Read more...]
Hygge event to be held February 12
The Norwegian Ridge Birding and Nature Trails is hosting a Hygge event. Are you trying to stay warm this winter? Would you like to be part of some great conversation? Come to a Hygge (say hYOO guh or HEU-gah) on Saturday, February 12, anytime between 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sugar Shack located at 17987 County 27, Spring Grove, Minn. The Sugar Shack is behind Lane and Mary … [Read more...]
Houston County approves Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local #237 agreement
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 1, from 9-9:50 a.m. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Bob Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with … [Read more...]
Rushford Village tackles personnel goals
At the annual organizational meeting, the Rushford Village council approved the addition of several city and public works goals. Two of these were to write a Personnel Manual and to complete steps for A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR) Program, a part of Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Adminstration (MNOSHA) compliance. Adopted to existing safety … [Read more...]
Senate GOP rolls out C.O.P.S. package of bills aimed to recruit people into law enforcement careers
ST. PAUL, MN, February 3, 2022 – Senate Republicans rolled out a $65 million C.O.P.S. Program, which stands for “Creating Opportunities in Public Safety.” The proposals focus on recruitment to address the peace officer shortage affecting the entire state. The six different bills help young people get their degree in law enforcement, provide opportunities for nontraditional … [Read more...]
Fountain follows up annual designations
The Fountain City Council breezed through a two-minute meeting February 2. There were only two items for agenda consideration. The first item was the monthly consent agenda, consisting of last month’s meeting minutes, the treasurer’s report, and approval of monthly bills. All were approved in one motion and with no discussion. Councilor Colleen Fohrenbacher was absent from this … [Read more...]
Legacy Amendment supports $6,193,687 in large grants to history organizations across Minnesota
The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is pleased to announce the newest recipients of Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants, 56 large grants (over $10,000) totaling $6,193,687 in 19 counties. Large grants are awarded annually to help nonprofits, educational organizations, government units and federally recognized tribes to preserve and share Minnesota history. … [Read more...]