December 2024

Ask a Trooper: E-Scooters…
Sgt. Troy ChristiansonMinnesota State Patrol Question: Hello, I am looking at getting my kids an e-scooter for Christmas. I was just curious before making the… Login to continue reading Login…

Beyond Reason: ‘Tis the Season…
Rob Perez There’s something in the air this time of year. The energy, the cheer, the spirit. On our person, we sport the right colors… Login to continue reading Login…
New marketing assistance now available for specialty crop producers
Submitted The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, aimed at helping specialty crop… Login to continue reading Login…
Minnesota DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes
Submitted The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued its annual ice safety warning for lakes with winter aeration systems. The updated list of aerated… Login to continue reading Login…

Memory Care Corner: What a Year!
Lori PetersenMontevideo Area Memory Loss Network (MAMLN) As we near the end of another year, it amazes me how quickly time flies by. When we… Login to continue reading Login…

From the Editor’s Desk
Jessica StölenEditorjstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com Having owned a retail shop for ten years, there’s a certain level of anxiety that came with every single holiday season. You hoped… Login to continue reading Login…
Citizens Alliance Bank and Agency in Montevideo partners with Ziggi’s Coffee
Submitted Citizens Alliance Bank and Agency is excited to announce its partnership with Ziggi’s Coffee to offer an enhanced banking and insurance experience for our… Login to continue reading Login…
Local students graduate Minnesota State University, Mankato
Submitted Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,016 degrees to 1,696 students at the end of the fall 2024 semester, with approximately 700 students planning to… Login to continue reading Login…
20th Annual Soil Management Summit to be held in Mankato, January 29 & 30
Submitted The longest-running, farmer-oriented event dedicated to practical soil management in Minnesota is happening soon. The 20th annual Soil Management Summit (SMS), formerly known as… Login to continue reading Login…
LCCMR adopts new six-year strategic plan
Submitted The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) voted on December 11, 2024, to adopt a new six-year strategic plan, which will help guide recommendations… Login to continue reading Login…