Love, and a little Valentine’s Day spending, conquer all
WILLMAR — Customers at Angels and Ivy in downtown New London might buy a smaller bouquet, or settle for a single rose instead of a dozen.
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During my last trip to the Twin Cities, I had the opportunity to visit one of the new specialty stores that sells olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
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Local clubs mark longevity, accomplishments of Scouting
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WILLMAR — Six young women will be crowned as the 2010 Kandiyohi County Dairy Princesses at the Kandiyohi County Dairy Princess Banquet and Coronation at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Kandi Entertainment Center in Willmar.
RELATED CONTENTCorn, bean production update is Friday in Olivia
OLIVIA — The University of Minnesota Extension and Renville County Extension will provide area farmers and ag professionals with an agronomy update for corn and soybean production from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Max’s Grill in Olivia.
RELATED CONTENTUSDA study finds ozone levels affect soybean yields
WILLMAR — According to the findings of a recent study released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, current atmospheric ozone levels are already suppressing soybean yields.
RELATED CONTENTPrepare for farm operation tax appointment
ST. PAUL — As the month of February approaches, farmers should prepare for the annual trip to the tax preparer. While each farmer’s situation is unique, there are several items nearly everyone should check off their list prior to arriving at a tax appointment.
RELATED CONTENTKandiyohi has escaped the worst, so far
SPICER — Kandiyohi County has been fortunate in not having the widespread infestations of aquatic invasive species in its lakes as has been experienced in some areas of the state, according to Bruce Gilbertson, fisheries supervisor with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in Spicer.
RELATED CONTENTWatch dogs don’t always know what to watch
hen a person lives in the country, they should expect an occasional intrusion into one’s life from the local wildlife. A person does not have to like it, but they need to expect visits from the locals anyway.
RELATED CONTENTMinnesota River’s sediment load growing
WILLMAR — Like a stuck accelerator pedal, we’ve speeded up the delivery of sediment to Lake Pepin so that it will fill up in a mere 300 or so years, instead of the 3,600 years that natural processes would have required.
RELATED CONTENTInvasive species too close
WILLMAR — Last year’s discovery that zebra mussels have infested waters only an hour’s drive away has become a rallying call in Kandiyohi County.
RELATED CONTENTMcMillan's Restaurant of Willmar sold to new owners
McMillan’s Restaurant of Willmar has been sold and will continue operations under the new owners.
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