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Weekly Vegetable Update - August 28, 2024
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu. Growers are bringing a gorgeous variety of vegetables to markets and CSA boxes around the state. Parts of the state received some extreme winds that damaged crops earlier this week. Looking ahead, the NOAA 8-14 day forecast is calling for above normal temperatures and below average precipitation. Read on for information on aster yellows and late blight, as well as other crop considerations at this point in the growing season.
Dakota County Invites Eagan Residents to Connect and Serve at Volunteer Fair
Seeking to unleash the spirit of community service, Dakota County is inviting residents to a Volunteer Fair that promises to connect the altruistic with opportunities to kindle change. Slated for September 17th, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., this event will unfold at the Wescott Library in Eagan, offering a platform for those itching to lend a hand.
Power outages pose challenges for residents with medical issues
Power outages pose challenges for residents with medical issues. The roar of a gas-powered generator echoed along Cumberland Street in St. Paul on Wednesday. Downed trees and power lines litter the backyards here. “I’ve lived here all my life,” declares Leslie Lucht, who recently moved out of the neighborhood. “This...
WIN Hosts Meeting at 3M Skills Development Center
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced it recently brought together more than 30 collision professionals at the 3M Skills Development Center in St. Paul, Minn. Hosted by WIN’s regional events committee, this meet-up was put on and sponsored by WIN’s generous partners at the 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division. Attendees had the opportunity to network with other WIN members and tour the new training facility, which is designed to educate and develop the skills of automotive technicians in all phases of collision repair. They also engaged in educational hands-on stations covering body and paint operations such as panel repair, seam sealing, riveting and refinish.
Crowing roosters make themselves heard at the State Fair
ST PAUL, Minn. — They may be small, but these little guys can make a big noise. On Wednesday, 11 roosters gathered in the Poultry Building to make themselves heard at the qualify round “Rooster Crowing Contest” at the Minnesota State Fair. The rules are simple. The...
1962 – Richert Wins in World Record Time
Jerry Richert set a new world's record in winning the 50-lap IMCA sprint car feature at the Minnesota State Fair. He's joined in victory lane by promoter Frank Winkley, car owner Dave MacDonald and other dignitaries. - Jerry Richert Family Collection. St. Paul, Minn. (August 29, 1962) – Jerry Richert...
St. Thomas' Hope Adebayo reflects on football career ahead of senior season
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Optimism prevails at the dawn of the football season, and so does Hope Adebayo."When your best players are your best leaders, and your best people and your hardest workers, you've got something good," said St. Thomas University head football coach Glenn Caruso. "Hope demonstrates that on a daily basis."Adebayo, a senior, has enjoyed an explosive career with the Tommies, proving himself as a fixture of the Pioneer League. What came before was dominance at Simley High School."I was a late bloomer and I grew into the player I am," said Adebayo. "I had a lot of...
RAW VIDEO: Minnesota Storm Damage
The Weather Channel's raw video of various locations of storm damage. It includes trees and power lines down all over Cottage Grove, MN from storms Thursday evening. Power was out in many places. Also, storm damage in Wilson, WI as a tornado-warned storm moved through the area. At the home of Jean Jirasek there were 9 trees taken down, an out building lost it's roof and some roof damage to the main home. Then, in Gaylord, MN drone footage timelapse of shelf cloud in Gaylord. The Weather Channel says that this storm was severe warned at the time and then moved on into the Minneapolis area. Credit: The Weather Channel // Charles Peek.
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