At the February 9 meeting of the Fillmore County Board, employees were recognized and thanked for their service to the county. Due to COVID the annual recognition event was mostly virtual. Wendy Ebner, Social Services, has served the county for 35 years and Susan Mandelko, Social Services, was recognized for her 30 years of service. Leif Erickson, Sheriff’s Office, has served … [Read more...]
MN Department of Agriculture’s final Township Testing Nitrate Report published
In December of 2020, the Final Results from the MN Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Township Testing program were published for Houston County. These results are available in both a 69-page report and a three-page summary. Both of which are available on MDA’s website www.mda.state.mn.us/townshiptesting and Root River SWCD’s website … [Read more...]
New scholarship available to Minnesota Ag Water Quality certified farmers
ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering a new scholarship for farmers to learn business management strategies that will lead to profitable and competitive farming operations. The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) Farm Business Management Scholarship provides tuition money for the Farm Business Management … [Read more...]
Register now for small grain workshops
The University of Minnesota Extension is holding a series of virtual small grain workshops in February to address successful small grain management. “Whether you’re a farmer or crop consultant already producing small grains, or looking for another crop to add to the rotation, these workshops are for you,” says Jared Goplen, Extension Educator in Crops. “Workshops will be … [Read more...]
Caledonia Green Committee/Streetscapes proposes pocket park
The Caledonia City Council held its February 8, 2021, regular meeting in the city auditorium from 6-7:45 p.m. Councilmembers present include: Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Councilmember Robert “Bob” Klug was absent. Visitors present included Laurel Russert, Carolyn Medin, Polly Heberlien, and Dianne Schuldt from the … [Read more...]
What’s in my soil? Protect your garden from unwanted pests
By Mari Hardel Minnesota Department of Agriculture A shocking number of weed seedlings popped up the first spring of my new garden. If you’re planning a garden or landscaping project, consider how the materials you use could bring in invasive species – weeds, seeds, and unwanted pests. Compost can be a huge help to your garden, but the material can also introduce weeds. … [Read more...]
U of M Extension to host Beef Calving Essentials Webinar Series
The University of Minnesota Extension is excited to host a six part webinar series titled: Beef Calving Essentials Webinar Series. Upcoming Zoom meetings will be held on February 15, 18, 22, and 25 from 8-9 p.m. CST. The series will focus on different considerations to prepare for calving on beef cattle operations. Farmers, 4-H’ers, ag business professionals who work with … [Read more...]
Rushford Council approves funding support of new community news program
At the February 8 Rushford council meeting, details were discussed of a new community news program put together by Kristin Burdey and her teenage daughter, Annika Bakkum-Ekern, and sponsored by the city of Rushford. The program goal is to keep the community informed, while promoting events in the area. It highlights information and news pertaining to city government, local … [Read more...]
Whalan Council continues work on ordinances
As the Whalan City Council works to update its official ordinance book, two additional ordinances were added at the February city council meeting. All board members were in attendance at the February 8, 2021, regularly scheduled monthly meeting, including Mayor Marlys Tuftin, Kim Berekvam, Tanya Cook, Owen Lewis and Thore E. Johnson along with City Clerk/Treasurer Michele … [Read more...]
Harmony council approves quote for splash pad project
At the February 9 Harmony City Council meeting, four quotes were received for the splash pad project, two of which came in lower than the engineer’s estimate of $59,489.50. The lowest bid was from Generation X in the amount of $43,915. Council member Jesse Grabau asked if it would be wise to approve the quote without knowing what the final quotes for all components of the … [Read more...]