(Taopi, MN) — Severe weather caused damage this week in parts of Minnesota, putting a spotlight on the efforts of the American Red Cross. Spokesman Dave Schoeneck says this is what they gear up for. “One of our main functions is to respond to disasters. We respond to thousands of disasters across the country. We […]
Hobey Baker “Hat Trick” Finalists Filled with Minnesota Ties
(Eden Prairie, MN) — All three of the top finalists for college hockey’s top award have Minnesota ties. Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalists Ben Meyers, from the University of Minnesota, and Bobby Brink, from the University of Denver, are both Minnesota natives. Meyers hails from Delano and Brink from Minnetonka. The third finalist is Dryden […]
MN Farm Bureau, State Fair Honor 78 New “Century Farms”
(UNDATED) — Seventy-eight of the longest operating family farms in Minnesota will be honored this year by the Minnesota Farm Bureau and the Minnesota State Fair as the newest “Century Farms.” Rachael Peterson with the Minnesota Farm Bureau says the rest of us really get to reap the benefits of these Century Farm owners taking […]
Emerald Ash Borer Found in 32nd MN County
(Waseca, MN) — Emerald Ash borer is in Waseca County for the first time. That brings the total number of counties impacted by E-A-B to 32. A D-N-R forester noticed woodpecker damage to several ash trees and that lead to the discovery of live E-A-B larvae. The invasive pest can kill ash trees. E-A-B tunnel […]