Big changes are in the works for Upper Sioux Agency State Park near Granite Falls — changes that are likely to start with new ownership. State officials are poised to transfer ownership of the park to the Dakota tribe of the Upper Sioux reservation. The Minnesota Department of Natural ...

This time of year, I spend a lot of hours unloading soybeans and corn headed for our bins. First, I pull the wagon up to the auger perfectly so the grain will flow into the hopper. Then I back up and do it again if it’s not perfect. I start the tractor, turn on the auger, and open the wagon ...

Fall fell upon us with startling swiftness. One day we were sweating to the oldies even though we weren’t working out, and the next day we were frantically rummaging through our closets, searching for our jackets. Whose idea was it to hide all our cold weather clothing? Weather whiplash ...

After attending the swimming pool open house, I understand some of the issues with the current facility. I question whether fixing the leaking problem in the current pool and upgrading the facility has ever been seriously considered. However, I do not support the proposed location of a new ...

Breast cancer affects one in eight women. Add life-saving early detection to your list of autumn traditions like pumpkins, harvest and football. Your local health care team can help you prevent, detect and treat breast cancer. Among the best tools is a yearly mammogram for all women aged 40 ...

One of the things I like best about fall is college homecoming week; when we have a parade, a football game, receptions, awards programs and other campus events at Southwest Minnesota State University. It demonstrates the value of SMSU to all of southwest Minnesota. I know that value almost ...