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Hotel manager emphasizes importance of giving back

CANBY — For Canby Inn and Suites general manager Bobbi Jo Davis, giving back to the community isn’t just part of the job — it’s a core value. Davis, who has been with the hotel for more than a decade, said community involvement has long been central both to her personal values and the ...

Bipartisan bills target high costs of fertilizer

NEW ULM — According to the USDA, fertilizer and nitrogen costs rose by a quarter to a third in the past couple weeks. Four U.S. lawmakers from the Midwest are working together to help farmers deal with those rising input costs Bipartisan bills introduced in March by U.S. senators Amy ...

Hwy. 19 project resumes

MARSHALL — Contractors are gearing up for the second half of major construction on Highway 19 (College Drive) in Marshall. On Thursday, representatives of R and G Construction said starting April 15, East College Drive will be closed between Main Street and the bridge near Liberty ...

Trout opener a draw for Minnesota anglers

It’s still a bit early in the spring for there to be many campers at Camden State Park, said ranger Adam Kurtz. But if the weather looks good, Minnesota’s stream trout fishing opener brings in visitors. Kurtz said Camden Park has about 25 campsites reserved for this weekend. It’s a ...

‘Good spot’ for stocking trout

CAMDEN PARK — When a truck hauling a couple thousand brown trout pulled up near Camden State Park’s south picnic area, students from Lynd School already knew what to do. Kids formed a line on the banks of the Redwood River, heading down to the water. “This is the good spot!” one ...

A long-standing tradition of commerce and service

MINNEOTA — More than a century of family ownership can be found at Gislason’s Hardware in downtown Minneota. Owners Barb Rye and Dave Fahey offer an extensive selection of hardware and farm supplies, along with gift items. Rye is a fourth generation owner, a tradition that dates back to ...