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Rice County Attorney John Fossum said he is looking into a program, that would combine the resources of his office, the County Community Services Office, the Faribault and Northfield Police … more
Social Security benefits are integral for many older adults. In fact, 44% of baby boomers expect Social Security to be their primary source of income in retirement, according to a 2021 survey from … more
Minnesota livestock farmers and specialty crop producers who incurred expenses due to last year’s drought can apply for up to $7,500 per farm in reimbursement through the Minnesota Department … more
  As any farming family can attest, every farm has its own special history. The small farm that I was raised on outside of Kiester is no exception. Our lives were rooted in the connection … more
“Whap”, it hit the window like a soggy orange thrown by a kid. I was in the living room about 6:30 am. The sun was just peaking over the trees in the east. I was just waking up and … more
A Minnesotan: Sirens By RosaLin Alcoser A couple of weeks ago I was talking to my sister on the phone when my evening was interrupted by a rather familiar sound; the tornado siren. Which … more
Discussions aid understanding of high-tech dairy systems, cow health and the farm’s bottom line When Lisa and Steve Groetsch's cows are ready to be milked, they approach a milking robot on … more
If you have a private well water supply after heavy rains or flooding is a good time to inspect your well and get your drinking water tested at a certified laboratory. Proper well construction can … more
The fishing season for sauger, walleye, and northern pike will open this Saturday, May 14. Many of us are familiar with walleye and northern pike, but what about sauger? The cousin to our state … more
At  Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation  (SMIF), our tagline is “Collaborating for Regional Vitality.” Whether we are working with partners in early childhood, economic … more
This column was written by my wife Ashley because she has crazy adventures in Tennessee as well. I am about 1/4 mile away from the bridge, going about 80mph.  It's dark. I have the music at … more
My family moved to Minnesota from the south right as the century was turning from the last into this current one. For us this meant the winter of 2000 was our first Minnesota winter and our first … more
I talked about soil and rain barrels and composting last week. But what about organic matters? What is it? Does it matter? How much organic matter matters? Can it be too much? According to the … more
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is continuing its investigations into the alleged misuse of dicamba herbicide products intended for dicamba-tolerant (DT) soybeans, though on-going work … more
The primary for the special election to fill the 1st Congressional District seat that was vacated when Congressman Jim Hagedorn passed away, is set for next month and Rice County has been … more
Former Rice County Sheriff’s Sgt. Justin Hunt was honored posthumously with a Meritorious Service Award from the Special Operations Training Association.    The award … more
Rice County Attorney John Fossum said he does not believe the legislature will pass a bill legalizing the recreational use of marijuana during this session and added that he would not support … more
The Rice County Sheriff’s Office announced they are joining with the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association and sheriff’s offices all over the state in donating bulletproof vests … more
Farmers enrolled in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) have higher profits than non-certified farms, according to a recent study by the Minnesota State … more
Prompted by the many sources of stress affecting farmers and ranchers, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), Linder Farm Network, and the Red River Farm Network (RRFN) have joined forces to … more
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