Amboy10 YEARS AGO, 2014Michael Koob, PublisherWith the recent weather fluctuation and inconsistent ice conditions, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is...

Mapleton10 YEARS AGO, 2014Michael Koob, PublisherMaple River Wrestlers defeat USC in dual. MR Boys Down NRHEG 70-6620 YEARS AGO, 2004Ed Dorsey, PublisherThe Ralph Danberry...

At the end of every year, various publications, websites, etc. have their “Top 10” or “Top 5” list for that year. In this issue of “FOCUS ON AG”, I am highlighting my “Top...

Folks. I have a teenager.It was a good birthday celebration – one of the better ones I’ve managed in recent years. There was nothing spectacular about it, but the birthday...

Mapleton10 YEARS AGO, 2014Michael Koob, PublisherToKen BBQ closes, city of Mapleton assumes ownership of buildingMapleton Independent Order of Odd Fellows and friends met...

Amboy10 YEARS AGO, 2014Michael Koob, PublisherOstermann in the 100 meter hurdles, Bade in the 100 & 200 meter dash and Schirmer in the 200 meter dash,  are headed to...

By KENT THIESSEFarm Management AnalystSome Farmers Face Federal Reporting Deadline By January 1st. Many farm families may be facing a deadline that they are not even aware...

I arrived home from a birth in the week hours of the morning earlier this week. As I got out of my vehicle and headed toward the house, I saw one of the little kittens...

If you’re a new beekeeper, or considering becoming one, please do not follow my instructions in last week’s column. I wrote them wrong (though...

Mapleton10 YEARS AGO, 2014Ed Dorsey, PublisherDec. 16, 2014, will mark the end of an era. On that day, Mayor Jim Swanson will swing the gavel one last time, adjourning the...

AMBOY10 YEARS AGO, 2014Ed Dorsey, PublisherSidney Murphy, of Amboy, has been accepted for admission at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato. 20 YEARS AGO, 2004Ed Dorsey,...

Now that the 2024 crop year is completed, many farmers are analyzing their year-end cash flow position as they begin planning for the 2025 crop year. Crop production...

AMBOY10 YEARS AGO, 2004Ed Dorsey, PublisherAllie Reuter, of Amboy, will participate in a two-day Minnesota tour of holiday concerts with the band and choirs from Bethany...

Mapleton10 YEARS AGO, 2004Ed Dorsey, PublisherMNDOT held open house to discuss the highway 22 project. Mapleton Sertoma and Serteens did recycling on Saturday, Nov. 15....

The bees got winterized this past weekend. I was wise and put on my gear this time. Thankfully it’s a quick process, and I don’t think they were...