Gloria Johnson
Gloria Johnson, 95, of Montevideo passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Luther Haven Nursing Home. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Big Bend Lutheran Church. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Arrangements were with Wing-Bain Funeral Home.
Genevieve “Gen” Meyer
Genevieve “Gen” Meyer, 92, of Sartell (formerly from Montevideo) died on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital with family by her side.
Earl Norman
Earl Norman, Montevideo, died on Friday, April 8, 2022 at his home at the age of 78. Memorial graveside services will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 2 p.m.
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Minnesota drivers have faced record-high gas prices in the last few months. But like many of today’s most pressing challenges, Minnesota’s farmers and agricultural industry hold the key to helping solve them.
Beyond Reason
Through no fault of my own, it has come to my attention that May is Older American Month. This gave me pause. Let me see if I have this straight. May is a month. I get that. For Older Americans. Um, what the what?!
PRAIRIE NOTEBOOK
The saddest and most tragic thing about last week’s severe storm was the lives that were lost. In some regards, Ma Nature spared us even more devastation, but what she dealt was bad enough.
From the Editor’s Desk
I’m a list maker. Every surface of my desks is covered in lists, the notes app in my phone has seven or eight lists going at any time, there’s lists in notes on my laptop, and even sometimes, lists are written in ink on the steering wheel of my car (yes, this drives my husband nuts). It also drives my sister nuts that I don’t consolidate all lists onto the notes app on my phone, where I could keep my life more in order. She fails to recognize that this chaotic collection of lists IS my version of organized.
U of M offers planting decision advice
Many farmers are concerned about the cool spring weather and cold soil temperatures. Usually, farmers have started planting by now. Hopefully, the weather will warm up and planting will progress. Farmers have started to discuss prevented planting. As the planting season goes on, farmers will have to decide whether to plant or not to plant. Final planting dates for corn producers are May 25 (northern Minnesota) and May 31 (southern Minnesota). June 10 is the final planting date for soybeans for the whole state. If you decide not to plant, there is a formula to use to determine your prevented planting rate. There is a simple payment rate of $5.90 multiplied by your APH and your insured percentage multiplied by 55% to get your prevented planting rate for corn. For example, 85% coverage is $5.90 *180 bushels (APH)*.85 *.55= $496.49 per acre payment less premium. For soybeans: $14.33*50 bushels (APH)*.85 *.60=$365.42 per acre payment less premium.
Community member expresses concerns at board meeting
At the regular monthly meeting of the CCM Health Board last Wednesday, community member Kevin Wald was in attendance to address the board with some concerns over the topics of budget, the Wellness center, and more.
HomeHelpMN relief program for homeowners open for applications
Minnesota’s relief program for homeowners, Home-HelpMN, who have fallen behind on their mortgages or other housing-related expenses because of the COVID-19 pandemic is now open. The application period is open until June 17, but homeowners who need help are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.