Every week, I hear the most amazing raw milk stories. I could write a book with the hundreds of ways I’ve been told that raw milk helps people. I wish you could stand with me in our farm store and hear what I hear. It is literally incredible. You’re all invited to visit my farm store, but in the meantime, I’d like to share just a bit of what I hear. One of my guests, … [Read more...]
Dinner on the Bluff with Stephanie Schmidt: “Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Migratory Population”
Presenter Stephanie Schmidt is the Whooping Crane Outreach Coordinator for the International Crane Foundation. She will be the featured speaker at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center’s Dinner on the Bluff event on Saturday, March 16. In her talk, “Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Migratory Population,” Stephanie Schmidt will discuss the work the International Crane … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Kailor Gary Grotegut Kailor Gary Grotegut was born February 11, 2024, weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces and 19 1/2 inches long. Proud parents are Krayton Grotegut and Andrea Nolan of Waukon, Iowa. Grandparents are Gary and Deanna Nolan of Harmony, Minn., and Craig Grotegut of Waukon, Iowa. Great-grandma is Lynn Larson of Chatfield, Minn. … [Read more...]
Flying Farmer – Filter of Grace
“There once was a boy who could listen. He could hear a sliced cantaloupe glisten. And closing his eyes He can hear the sun rise By the chirping he knows that it’s risen.” -Hornaday When I heard this limerick, I was surprised by the clever use of senses in a way that senses aren’t used. Why could the boy hear the glistening cantaloupe? Because of his previous … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage: Bittersweet – Part 2
Excerpt from “Tales From Heritage Farm” written by Wenda and Randall Grabau. Last month’s story continues as Little Sister opens up to share her trouble with Mother. Let’s see if her problem gets resolved. Wiping away the wetness of the tears from her long lashes, she confessed, “It’s something I have tried not to tell you, but it is always on my mind. I just think I need … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
James River DeSilvey Jordan and Jennifer (Quanrud) DeSilvey of Elizabethton, Tenn., are the proud parents of a baby boy, James River DeSilvey, who was born on December 5, 2023. River weighed 5 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Matt and Karen Quanrud of Preston. … [Read more...]
Your Flying Farmer“And… action!” “Welcome back to… REALITY!”
By Johnathan Gerdes My daughter was in the barn with me late one evening, assisting me in a difficult birthing situation and we decided to start a little “TV” show that we would share on my family’s social media page. We called it “Reality!” My daughter would hold the camera and record things as they were happening. When she would say, “Action!” I would say, “Welcome back … [Read more...]
Engagement
Privet ~ McEvers Dwight and Sandy Privet of Caledonia, Minn., and Katherine Holbrook of Houston, Minn., are delighted to announce the engagement of their children Evan Dwight Privet and Aberdeen Rose Maylee Dinah McEvers. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Jackson John Serfoss Jackson John Serfoss was born July 10, 2023, weighing 5 lb, 1 oz. and was 18.5 inches long. Jackson is the son of Dallas and Karlee Serfoss of Canton, Minn., and brother of Lucas. Grandparents are Roger and Donna Oellrich of Harmony, Minn., Susan Dale of Preston, Minn., and Tracy Serfoss of Rochester, Minn. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement – Honor Jane
Honor Jane On January 18, 2023, Derreck and Stephanie Vreeman of Spring Valley welcomed a baby girl, Honor Jane. She measured in at 9 lbs and 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by sisters Haley and Hope, grandparents Jerry and Judy Vreeman and Bryan and Kathy O’Connell all of Spring Valley. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement – Mavis Lucille Schuelke
Mavis Lucille Schuelke A girl, Mavis Lucille, was born to Scott and Jennifer Schuelke at 1:25 p.m., November 16, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. Mavis weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long at birth. Siblings include brothers Gideon, 4, and Arlo, 2. Paternal grandparents are Scott and Jacolyn Schuelke of Butternut. Maternal grandparents are … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Marney Louise Congratulations to Mitchell Williams (hometown Mabel, Minn.) and Nicole Heitman (hometown Waukon, Iowa) on the birth of their daughter, Marney Louise. Marney was born December 26, 2023, at 2:45 p.m., weighing 7 lbs, 7 oz and was 19 inches long, at Regional Health Services, Cresco, Iowa. Marney’s grandparents are Vance Williams and Stephanie Liddiard of … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Remi Marie Schaaf Leah and Corey Schaaf of Eagan are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Remi Marie, born on November 16, 2022. She measured 7 lb 11 oz., and 20.8”. Remi is the granddaughter of Deb and Steve Knoepke of Preston, Sean Dols and Stacy Herron of Fountain, Sima and Curt Seaver of Bloomington, Dennis Kuhlow of Hastings and the late Stacie Schaaf of Belle … [Read more...]
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Ella Eloise Hoff Matthew and Danette Hoff are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Ella Eloise Hoff. Ella was born on October 23, 2022. She weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. She has one big sister, Quinn Hoff. Ella is the granddaughter of Rebecca and Jason Schwingle, Greg and LuAnn Hoff, and Dean and Deb Stortz. … [Read more...]
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT – Myles Vernon
Taryn Raaen and Justin McVay, of Preston, announce the birth of their son Myles Vernon on July 19, 2022. Grandparents are Kurt and Tracy Raaen and Steve and Judy McVay. Great-grandparents are Vernon and Kay Ristau and Helen Raaen. … [Read more...]