COTTONWOOD — Jonathan and Carolyn Olson’s family farm has been going for more than a century. But within the past 30 years, they’ve made some changes, focusing on raising organic crops. “It brings us different opportunities, and it’s something we enjoy, the diversity and the ...
One of the three candidates running for Minnesota state Senate in District 15 said Monday that he wasn’t the only candidate who was in Washington, D.C., the day of riots at the U.S. Capitol. “One of my opponents here, Tiffany (Lesmeister-Knott) was there, but she doesn’t talk about ...
NEW ULM – New Ulm native Brittany Nosbush has had a long career working with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), helping to protect natural land. In April, she’ll mark nine years of real estate work, specializing in acquisitions for the Lands and Minerals Division (LAM). Her work ...
CJ Schwan’s has a new interim CEO, the company announced Tuesday. In a press release, CJ Schwan’s said that Dr. Gregory Yep, chairman of the CJ Schwan’s board and CEO of CJ Foods, has been appointed interim CEO. CJ Schwan’s spokespeople said Yep will oversee CJ Schwan’s continued ...
MARSHALL — Undeterred by the 38-degree temperature, Drew Shaw and Sarah Vogel declared their spot on Main Street 20 minutes before the start of Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Parade. They usually travel back to their hometown, Davenport, Iowa, for the St. Patricks Day Bi-state parade. But ...
When it comes to farming, Elsie Simonson said she will always be a lifelong learner. “Farming is hard, but it is such a blessing and the reward is so great,” she said. “It is important to take good care of the land, respect and help your neighbor. And never stop learning.” With a ...