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News

2026 Online certificate course for beginning livestock producers

University of Minnesota Extension is once again offering the Beginning Livestock Production online course in 2026, now with the option to earn a certificate of course completion. This flexible, self-paced program helps new producers strengthen their foundation in livestock management.

Lifestyle

Faith Column: “Anxious Hearts and Restless Minds”

Anxiety has become one of the quiet markers of our time. It shows up in racing thoughts at night, in the constant checking of phones, in the feeling that rest must be earned rather than received. Many people are carrying more than they let on.

Special Sections

Opinion

Beyond Reason: My parents house…

The holiday glide was many things: festivities, cheer, goodwill toward men (not sure why not women), holiday spirit, old traditions and new, children opening presents like it’s a race.

Videos

Program held in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

A gathering was held to honor the work of Martin Luther King Jr at the Montevideo Community Center on Sunday, January 15th. Guest speakers included Jammie Niemeyer and Rose Meyerhoff. https://youtu.be/I-vSGYI9cn4