USDA Touts Farmer Benefit Plans

Last week at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) PowerXchange gathering, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) use of Farmer Benefit Plans for Empowering Rural America (New ERA) and Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program funded clean energy projects.

Recipe of the Week

Submitted by Myrna Stolen, MarshallA note from Myrna: A different taste in stuffing.

DNR seeks comments on endangered, threatened and special concern species list

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments through May 17 on possible changes to Minnesota’s list of endangered, threatened and special concern species.The DNR regularly evaluates the list, which is contained in state rule, to determine the need to conduct rulemaking to add any species, change the protection status of any species, or remove any species based on current status.

Prairie Arts Chorale Spring 2024 season announced

The Prairie Arts Chorale is pleased to announce their Spring 2024 Season “Earth, Wind, and Choir”.Featuring pieces by the Beatles, Carole King, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Harry Belafonte, and other choral and pop classics that celebrate our land, waters, and homes.

From the Editor’s Desk

For most of my middle child’s life, she’s had to endure the apparently pure torture of hearing how much she looks just like me.