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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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Flavor of honey-roasted pears brightened by balsamic vinegar

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.

• Honey-roasted pears
• On her blog, Sue serves honey-roasted pears with Swedish Pancakes
• Listen to Sue’s audio interview with Sarah Piepenburg, owner of Vinaigrette
• Breakfast treat

Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 years

Local clubs mark longevity, accomplishments of Scouting

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Six to be crowned county dairy princesses

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.

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Corn, 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.

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USDA 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.

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Prepare 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.

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Kandiyohi 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.

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Conservation Calendar

Events

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Watch 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.

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Minnesota 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.

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• Sediment discussion

Invasive 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.

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McMillan'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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Weekend activities

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