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Supplier sees promising early harvest for Minnesota carrots
Morris, Minn.-based supplier Fresha says the Minnesota carrot season has officially begun, with an early start to planting and favorable weather setting up a good outlook for the crop. “We are thrilled with how this season is unfolding,” Matthew Wulf, Fresha vice president of sales and marketing, said in a...
Experts urge parents to check in on teens' mental health
MINNEAPOLIS — Between back-to-school shopping and last-minute cabin getaways, now might be the perfect opportunity to check in with your child about their mental health. The statistics are unsettling."We've seen a lot more anxiety, a lot more social anxiety, a significant increase in school refusal and that's been a really hard thing," Dr. Joshua Stein, PrairieCare child and adolescent psychiatrist and clinical director, said. According to the latest youth risk behavior survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of teenagers say they constantly feel sad or hopeless."That's a lot of our teenage population. So we want to make...
Abortion rights could again be key issue in Minnesota's 2nd District race
MINNEAPOLIS — The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set. Former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab will face three-term Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in the November election.Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. Among the communities in the district are Red Wing, Hastings and Eagan.For years it was represented by Republicans. Craig broke that streak in 2018. Craig has won both her reelection bids in 2020 and 2022 by comfortable margins.This year she will face Teirab, a Marine Corps veteran and a former federal and county prosecutor. Craig credits her strong abortion rights positions as helping her...
8th annual Cannon River Clay Tour fires up pottery fans
Pottery fans were treated to beautiful summer weather last weekend during the 8th annual Cannon River Clay Tour. Nine local clay artists and 14 guest artists from around the region joined in the self-guided studio tour and sale that included four different stops around Northfield. All four locations featured both new and emerging artists as well as familiar established artists. Connole Studio, at the corner of Oak and Fourth Streets,...
SCC President Annette Parker announces retirement
On Monday, Annette Parker, who has served as president of South Central College since July 2013, announced her pending retirement. Her last day at the college will be June 30, 2025. In a letter sent to college employees and partners earlier today, Parker stated, “Looking back at my time here, I am filled with pride for all we have achieved together. But I am also excited about South Central College’s future. I am confident that this institution will continue to thrive and evolve under new...
Women's Soccer: Cipriano Announces Coaching Staff for 2024 Season
NORTHFIELD, Vt.- Ahead of his second season at the helm for Norwich Women's Soccer, Head Coach Jared Cipriano announced several changes to his coaching staff. Gonneville will return for his second season on the women's soccer coaching staff after serving as a volunteer assistant in 2023. He is no stranger to the Northfield soccer community after organizing and directing Dynamo Soccer Club, along with coaching Northfield High School's girls' soccer team until 2004. During his tenure, the Marauders accumulated 15 state championships, while he earned National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) National Coach of the Year three times.
Wayne T. Eddy, legendary voice of KYMN Radio, passes away at 83
Wayne T. Eddy, the broadcast founder of KYMN Radio, a co-founder of the Northfield historical Society, a dedicated member of the Defeat of Jesse James Days, and perhaps the single biggest promoter of Northfield, itself, over the last half-century, has passed away Saturday morning, at the age of 83. Wayne...
Football players, coaches, and managers recognized at fair rally
Even with a new name, the Wenger Stage at Fair Square at the Steele County Free Fair continued the tradition of having the Owatonna football/cheerleader rally close out the fair Sunday night. Owatonna football coach Jeff Williams came out and introduced each of the players of the 2024 Owatonna Huskies team after the cheerleaders were introduced by varsity cheerleading coach Jenna Compton. The football and cheerleader rally has been going...
Red Cross seeking local blood donors
GIVE BLOOD To find upcoming blood drives in the area, visit redcross.org The next Red Cross blood drive in Owatonna is scheduled for 1-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church. 2bf3e47b-c304-456c-8082-969e22fb18d1 The Red Cross recently announced a critical need for blood donors, reporting a 25% reduction in its national blood supply since July...
Flores remembered, cheerleaders recognized at fair rally
The Owatonna cheerleading team returns for another sports season after losing a captain, a teammate, and friend right before the end of the school year. The team was recognized on the last day of the Steele County Free Fair on Sunday at the football/cheerleader rally. Head coach Jenna Compton introduced the varsity cheerleaders and also talked about Olivia Flores. Compton has been coaching cheerleading in Owatonna since 2010 and this...
New building for Family Promise Rochester set to house those in need
KIMT News Three's Maureen Dudley spoke with the nonprofit about it's new building opening in October. Family Promise Rochester receives grant and gives update to new facility. Family Promise Rochester receives grant to help get needed items for new facility.
New Mayo Clinic resident just finished competing in the Paris Olympic games
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Just days after competing in the Paris Games, a three-time Olympian is now pursuing a different passion right here in Minnesota.Dr. Andi Murez is proof you can pursue multiple passions. On Monday, she begins her residency in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, just weeks after competing in the Olympics with the Israeli swim team."If you work hard and set your goals, then anything is possible," said Murez.She swam at Stanford University in college while getting a degree in human biology."After I graduated, I wanted to continue professionally swimming, so I moved to Israel to represent the Israeli...
Immigrant farmers, solar company pioneer new methods at Big Lake farm
Accessing land is a common barrier for immigrant farmers. But a new program is partnering them with solar gardens to raise crops between arrays. The post Immigrant farmers, solar company pioneer new methods at Big Lake farm appeared first on Sahan Journal.
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