Minnesota’s agricultural landscape wouldn’t be the same without towering silos – old and new. Many of the oldest silos in our area often stand alone, outlasting the barn that once accompanied the ...

Following changes to a federal transportation bill, Minnesota statutes relating to the operation of covered farm vehicles have changed, according to Minnesota State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspector ...

Townships are the oldest form of government in Minnesota, dating back to 1787 when Minnesota was established as part of the Northwest Ordinance. The township form of government, a carryover from ...

A bright red barn set against a background of green fields and bright blue skies can be a picturesque image of farming. As time passes and usage changes, however, property owners in agricultural areas ...

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Confident that the dairy industry can still make a living for a single person, Matt DeLare of Cokato is building a new dairy barn. With the help of relatives and friends, DeLare is doing a large ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of getting involved in local politics. I even admitted that I was kicking myself for not stepping up. While I had my reasons, which I won’t delve into ...

A bright idea: an electrically lit Christmas tree. Up until the late 19th century, Christmas trees were decorated with garlands of popcorn, homemade ornaments, and edible treats like berries, nuts, ...

As many Minnesota dairy farms have been forced to sell out in recent years, the Boehlke farm, just outside of Waverly, has managed to survive through some rough and seemingly unlucky circumstances.

Instead of filling up on preservative-laden treats with hard-to-pronounce ingredients, Litchfield authors Joyce Kaping and Colleen Anderson have a healthier approach to food. “We just try to eat as ...

Cement stave silos have towered over the Minnesota landscape since 1905, and at one point were the most commonly-built silo type in the state. Recent trends toward bunker or flat-style storage has ...