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The University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted Wednesday to increase tuition on campuses. Outgoing President Eric Kaler had recommended a 2.5 percent increase for undergraduate resident students at the Twin Cities Campus and 1.5 percent increases for the Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and Rochester campuses. University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) Finance Director Trisha Sanders says […]
Mike Skaug, a Polk County soybean farmer, was elected by his fellow directors to become the vice president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA). Skaug will serve under MSGA President and Wheaton farmer Jamie Beyer. “It’s an honor to be nominated and elected by my peers to become vice president,” Skaug said. “Coming off
University of Minnesota Crookston Teambackers will host the 29th Annual Golf Classic at Minakwa Golf Course Friday, July 19. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. with a shotgun start set for 10:00 a.m. Proceeds from this year’s Golf Classic fundraiser will support the new indoor golf practice facility. Cost is $100 per golfer and includes entry
On Thursday, Governor Tim Walz signed the omnibus agriculture finance bill which includes $5 million in funding for the Soy Innovation Campus between Epitome Energy and the University of Minnesota Crookston. The campus will be located adjacent to Epitome Energy’s 21-million-bushel soybean crush and 30-million-gallon biodiesel facility. Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority Executive Director
Funding for a soybean crush and biodiesel facility in northwest Minnesota is no longer a pipe dream for Minnesota agriculture. The Minnesota legislature approved this week $5 million in funding for the Soy Innovation Campus at the University of Minnesota Crookston. “This is a dream come true for farmers in northwest Minnesota,” says Mike Skaug, who
The Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) met Tuesday morning at Valley Technology Park in the new community workspace. During the public forum, Councilman Bobby Baird addressed the board regarding their working session last month. Baird said what happened during that meeting was improper and emphasized the CHEDA board does a good job and
