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Minnesota farmers turn to regenerative agriculture to deal with climate extremes
COLD SPRING, Minn. — Farmers in Minnesota are in a tough spot. Climate extremes, things like floods and droughts, are hurting production and the state is asking them to cut emissions and do their best to farm sustainably. So what does that look like? At Derek Schmitz's farm in Cold Spring, they follow a set of land management principles known as regenerative agriculture — essentially trying to work with nature instead of against it to restore and enhance the ecosystem."The reason we moved to it is that it just made sense. Mother Nature always wins," Schmitz said.Just ask farmer John Willenbring....
Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-July 15, 2024
CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports speaking at a lake association meeting. Time was also spent working AIS enforcement and checking boaters and anglers on local lakes. CO Andrew Ladzinski (Bemidji #1) spent time patrolling local lakes, OHV trails, and following up on various complaints. He continues to receive multiple nuisance bear calls, with bird feeders and garbage being the common problem. Enforcement action was taken for various watercraft violations, youth riding OHM?s (dirt bikes) on public roadways, with no safety certification, and angling without a license. Anglers report the fish bite is slow, with a few walleye seen in livewells.
Warning for 'storm chasers' following damaging hail
ST MICHAEL, Minnesota — Fast winds, hail, rain, thunder and lightning lit up parts of Minnesota this weekend. As many pick up the pieces from the severe weather, people in Big Lake reported "storm chasers" were out going door to door. The Better Business Bureau refers to storm chasers as illegitimate contractors that seek to exploit homeowners' victims of severe weather.
MN Office of Broadband Development: new portal, office hours, questions and answers about BEAD
Last week, I attended the MN Office of Broadband Development BEAD Challenge Information Session in New Ulm. Today I attended the same session online – mostly to hear the questions and answers from other attendees. (The videos below include the Q&A and presentation from Tom Karst’s section on the NTIA.)
With no DFL endorsement, race to replace longtime DFL rep from Winona is wide open
Editor’s note: The Reformer is covering the 15 or so races that will determine control of the Minnesota Legislature. For a primer on the battleground races, including loads of easy-to-read data on the districts, read our first story in the series. WINONA — Two Democrats and a Republican are vying to replace one of Minnesota’s longest-serving […] The post With no DFL endorsement, race to replace longtime DFL rep from Winona is wide open appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Theory Of A Deadman To Get “Unplugged” at Chester Fritz
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center in Grand Forks is hosting the latest tour from Theory Of A Deadman called Unplugged. You’ll hear acoustic versions of the band’s biggest hits including “Angel,” “Hate My Life” and “Not Meant To Be”.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CROOKSTON SET TO HOLD CROPS AND SOILS DAY THIS WEEK
The University of Minnesota Crookston will hold its annual Crops and Soils Day this Wednesday, July 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “Crops and Soils Day is an opportunity for us and the research center to highlight the important research we do at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center. The event is intended for producers, agricultural professionals, and the community as a whole to learn firsthand what we do at the Research Center.” Mentions Maureen Aubol, the Director of Operations at the Northwest Regional & Outreach Center (NWROC). “Also, the relevance of the farming issues today in Northwest Minnesota. This coincides also with our research mission to provide timely, unbiased, and valuable information to the agriculture community in the Red River Valley.”
KROX CRAZY AUCTIONS WILL BE JULY 18 AT 9:30 AM AND 5:00 PM
MORNING AUCTION ITEMS (9:30 AM Auction) Ice fishing at Zipple Bay on Lake of the Woods. 48-hour sleeper on the ice for six people to use this winter. Lawnmowers and yard tools-A Black and Decker electric mower (from Fertile Hardware Hank), a 21 inch gas mower from Local Ace Hardware in Crookston.
Local 10-year-old dominates each sport she plays; off to play hockey in Paris
FARGO (KVRR) – Mihaila McField is a multi-sport star, competing in hockey, shot put and hammer throw. This 10-year-old has been dominant across these sports. “They just make me happy. I’m good at sports, it’s just fun. I love winning.” said McField. She will be representing...
Fargo Blake Shelton superfan gets a surprise at her 50th concert
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) -You might remember last week when we introduced you to a Fargo woman named Linda Lake. She was going to her 50th Blake Shelton concert Friday at the Red River Valley Fair. She was there! You could spot her in the front row and smiling...
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