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Over 50 people attended a rural dairy discussion on June 12 in rural Roscoe that was organized by Minnesota Farmers Union. Farmers and other concerned citizens from across central Minnesota spoke for over an hour and a half on the price crisis facing the dairy industry. A panel took notes and provided their input at the end. The panel was made of MFU president Gary Wertish, Minnesota Department of Agriculture assistant commissioner Andrea Vaubel and National Farmers Union vice president Patty...
A long list of activities are in Spicer on Saturday, June 30. Hoops by the Lake at Saulsbury Beach runs until 4 p.m. Bloody Mary Bar at Zorbaz on Green Lake is from 11 to 4 p.m., and a boat parade on Green Lake starts at 3 p.m. The night includes "Rock Godz" at Zorbaz on Green Lake from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. One of Spicer's keynote events for the week of activities is their Saturday night street dance with Lost Highway. The opening act will be Matt Anderson at 7:30 p.m., and Lost Highway will play...
On Tuesday, June 12, Minnesota Farmers Union will host a special Rural Dairy Discussions event in Stearns County, the heart of our state's dairy country. It will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Osendorf dairy farm at 22879 County Road 10, Paynesville, 56362. This event is free and open to the public! Family dairy farms are threatened by the persistent low prices in the marketplace, with an oversupply of milk. What can we do about it? We want to hear from you. Like at our Rural...
The fifth annual Smokin' for The Link Rib Fest is coming in New London on Sunday, June 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. This year, for the first time, the event will be hosted on the banks of the Crow River in downtown New London at Goat Ridge Brewing Co. VIP access opens at 1 p.m., and tasting starts at 2 p.m.. VIP Tickets are $100 with early access beginning at 1 p.m.**15 ribs samples + 2 pieces of pie and ice cream + two beverages from the brewery** This ticket is ideal for two people to share! Tasting...
Grove Lake-area veterans gathered for a parade and program on Sunday, May 27 to honor those who have given their lives in the line of duty defending America at home around the globe. Below is a video taken of the parade when they marched to the Grove Lake Township cemetery. A multi-generational group of Grove Lake-area residents banded together as a choir to sing a number of patriotic-themed songs. Additional photos will appear in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper....
The historic Terrace Mill was the site of the Native American Arts Festival during a sunny, windy afternoon on Saturday, May 19. Close to 150 people of all ages attended the celebration of the heritage of those who were here before us and still among us! The day included authentic Native art, food, performances and vendors. It was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage...
Wow! We are pleased to announce that Central Square was chosen to receive the "Nonprofit of the Year" award by the Glenwood Lakes area Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to have been recognized at the annual meeting and banquet this past Tuesday. We are grateful to the Chamber and its members for all the work they do to promote business in our community. The concert series is in full swing, and Concert No. 3 of our 2018 Concert Series is coming soon! The SPECTACULAR SOUNDS OF SUMMER! Featuring......
Come to Terrace on Saturday, May 19, for a brand new event! The Native American Arts Festival. Celebrate the heritage of those that were here before us, and still among us! Authentic Native art, food, performances and vendors. Please spread the word. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. W O R K S H O P S FLUTE MAKING 1:30-3:30 Instructor: Jeffrey...
The 11th Annual Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm will be held at Vogt Dairy, near Sauk Centre, on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The event will include children's activities, a farm animal petting tent, tours of the farm, a visit from Princess Kay of the Milky Way, an obstacle course and live radio broadcasts with KCLD and WILD Country. The event is free. If you choose to enjoy breakfast, the Kimball Lions will be cooking up a hearty breakfast of pancakes, French toast,...
The summer field day/workshop season is upon us. LSP is sponsoring and co-sponsoring several exciting events during the coming months. Topics ranging from vegetable production and livestock grazing to soil health and value-added agriculture are on tap: • June 19 - conservation drainage, Swift County - Bosch Farms, RSVP to Robin Moore (click here = https://landstewardshipproject.org/events/item/1180 ); • Late June/early July - vegetable farm tour, Rochester, contact Dori Eder 612-578-4497; • July...
Minnesota Farmers Union is offering multiple affordable summer camp opportunities open to everyone, regardless of a family's current or past farming background. MFU Education Director Glen Schmidt said, "Our Minnesota Farmers Union summer camps are all about helping young people become good citizens by planting the seeds of responsibility, leadership and cooperation in an environment where those qualities can grow in a fun, safe atmosphere." Camp dates are as follows: • June 18-22, elementary c...
• On Thursday, May 18, the Padua Pub is hosting Syttende Mai celebrating from 4 to 8 p.m. with a special Norwegian Smorgasbord! Serving lefse, Norwegian Meatballs, Potato Sausage, Pickled Fish, Lutefisk, Fruit, Chicken, Bread & more! Serving in the Reception Hall...More seating!! Come celebrate with Dave and Clara Rooney and family! From Brooten: 10 Miles North on County Rd 18 From Sauk Centre: 7 Miles South on Hwy 71, then 5 Miles West on County Rd 22. (Phone) 320-352-2683. • The Norway Lak...
Minnesota Farmers Union is offering multiple affordable summer camp opportunities open to everyone, regardless of a family's current or past farming background. MFU Education Director Glen Schmidt said, "Our Minnesota Farmers Union summer camps are all about helping young people become good citizens by planting the seeds of responsibility, leadership and cooperation in an environment where those qualities can grow in a fun, safe atmosphere." Camp dates are as follows: • June 18-22, elementary c...
Submitted by the University of Minnesota Extension The weather seems to finally be cooperating and spring planting has already begun in some parts of the state. Spring can be a hectic time, and just like in the fall, these demanding times for farmers can lead to long days, tired bodies and minds, and lapses in judgment. That combination can lead to poor farm safety, which can lead to farm accidents. I know it may seem like I'm always talking about safety, but it seems I can never talk about it e...
Publisher's note: the newspaper will "clean this up" for full accuracy and will publish this - hopefully at its full length - in the April 12 issue. At the February 26, 2018 joint hearing of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development and Housing Finance and Policy Committee, Dr. Marin Bozic provided around 20 minutes' worth of testimony. The hearing was chaired by Senator Torrey Westrom of Elbow Lake. Dr. Bozic is an Assistant Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota specializing in Dairy Foods and Marketing Economics,...
A serious two-car accident took place just after 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 22 between Albertville and Monticello. A 2014 Nissan Murano, driven by 78-year old Roger Sundby of Grand Forks, entered the lane of a 2002 Ford Explorer, setting off the accident on westbound I-94 one mile east of Monticello. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the Nissan and Ford were both traveling westbound on I-94 in separate lanes. The Nissan was in the right lane, with the Ford in the left lane. The Nissan...
The Sunburg Fire Department hosted their spring Ham and Turkey Bingo night on Saturday, March 24 at the community center/fire hall. Over 85 participants were on hand. See video below of clips from the final round of bingo, a blackout round....
This story was updated on Thursday evening (March 22) after additional information was released by the Stearns County Sheriff's department at 23:45 hours. A missing Paynesville couple has been found dead, and their grandson has been arrested. The Stearns County Sheriff's department reported that investigators found the bodies of 93-year old Wilbert (Willie) A. Scheel and 80-year old Gloria A. Scheel inside a 2011 Toyota Prius on Kandiyohi County Road 5 near Games Lake park at 5:10 p.m. on...
On Wednesday, March 21 at approximately 10:08 p.m., the Paynesville Police Department responded to a welfare check/missing persons report at 1525 W Mill Street in Paynesville. The reporting party, a niece, was concerned as Wilbert and Gloria Scheel had missed a dinner appointment at approximately 6:00 p.m. The niece tried to locate her aunt and uncle and when she was unsuccessful, she contacted the Paynesville police department. Family members had already checked the residence and did not find...
A healthy lawn is your best defense against lawn diseases and other problems. But when the weather favors the disease more than your lawn, problems can occur. Reduce the risk of disease by keeping your lawn healthy. Mow high to encourage deeply rooted grass that is more drought tolerant and resistant to disease problems. Water early in the day so the grass leaves, blades, dry quickly and less water is lost to evaporation. Apply the right type and amount of fertilizer at the proper time to limit...
Well north of 2,000 visitors descended on Padua on Saturday, March 17 for the Padua Pub's 38th annual St. Patrick's Day parade....
The annual Glenwood Winterama event is coming this Saturday, Feb. 10 to Lake Minnewaska and Lakeside Ballroom. The family-friendly event brings a full day of activities as planned by Glenwood & Beyond. It all begins at 7:30 a.m. with the registration for the third annual Sweati Yeti two-mile run and ends with a pool party at GrandStay Hotel & Suites at 7 p.m. Jim Palmer, Glenwood & Beyond member and Winterama coordinator, said about this year's event as quoted in the Pope County Tribune...
Brink's Beer Joint of Swift Falls invites hunters throughout the area to their 2018 Predator Hunt, coming Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. TIME: Sunrise to Sunset, must be checked in by 7 p.m., and late arrivals will not be counted, must sign up by February 9 (in person or by phone); $10 per hunter, 100 percent payback payouts per dog, $50 prize biggest coyote, $50 biggest fox. Door prizes to be raffled, and hunters food specials after the hunt! Brink's Beer Joint, Swift Falls, 320-8...
Goat Ridge Brewing Co. in New London has announced a list of events coming in January 2018. The highlight is a January residency with Chris Holm every Friday in January at 7:30 p.m. Chris Holm is an acoustic folk blues & country musician based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A fingerstyle guitar picker and harmonica player, Chris channels the high-spirited liveliness of Charley Patton, thumping on his suitcase drum, attacking his guitar strings with abandon, and shouting along in a gravelly howl,...
The Spicer Commercial Club is gearing up to host a multi-weekend long list of events for their annual WinterFest. Note: this web article was re-arranged on January 26 to reflect additional coverage of the forthcoming activities in Spicer. We are saddened to report that the ice castle was torn down early Monday morning this week (January 22) due to warm weekend weather making the structure unstable and unsafe to walk around. Don't let that dampen your enthusiasm to come to Spicer and enjoy all...
