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University of Minnesota Extension is offering four University of Minnesota Small Grains Summer Plot Tours in Northern Minnesota in July to address small grain production issues, variety performance, and insect and disease pests. These programs are designed to provide farmers and crop consultants the tools needed to make small grains a successful crop in their operation. […]
The Crookston City Council had a public forum scheduled for Tuesday night’s meeting to discuss the proposed Gateway Overlay District. Councilmembers were the only ones to speak during the forum before voting to send the district back to the Crookston Planning Commission. Councilmen Jake Fee, Tom Vedbraaten, Bobby Baird and Steve Erickson all expressed concern
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
Students in grades nine through twelve from schools across the region will be participating in the second annual Northern Great Plains Youth Institute on Monday, May 6 at the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMN Crookston). This World Food Prize event engages high school students with statewide experts and leaders in discussions around challenges facing our
Mothers who breastfeed may choose to stay home in the early months for fear of being confronted with criticism for breastfeeding in public. In the state of Minnesota, women are allowed to breastfeed in public places. In fact, Minnesota has a State law to protect breastfeeding mothers called: Anytime, Anywhere, Minnesota breastfeeding statute 145.905. Polk
The Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) held a working session Tuesday afternoon with members of the Crookston City Council and community. The meeting centered on the developing the initiatives to invest the $350,000 the Crookston City Council voted to transfer to CHEDA on November 13 for economic development and a reserve fund for
