POTSDAM — A birthday gift that gained momentum is how John and Barb Meyer remember the significant start to their dedicated gladiolus patch just outside the town of Elgin. Since 1907, …

BLOOMING PRAIRIE — Together, the Foster and Wellik families are focusing on raising children, caring for cattle, farming 30 acres and working full-time jobs off the farm, all while creating a …

BROWNSDALE — The Friday night lights that shine at 56 Speedway are all thanks to Mike Schubert. About a mile outside of town and surrounded by cropland, Schubert operates a dirt go-kart track in …

June is a busy month for many. For most June signals the start of summer, warmer months, and a break from a normal routine. As for me, June marks a month of me officially being done with …

CHATFIELD — Bubba the Bold, Barron the Brave and Fernando the Fearless could be mistaken for fictional characters out of a storybook. For Cindy Forrer, they are her equine best friends, and they …

PLAINVIEW — At 5:45 a.m., while most 23-year-olds are still asleep, Mia Dose is already stepping into her milk truck and firing up the engine. She lets it warm for 20 minutes before heading out to …

OWATONNA — For years, Jena Hanson had planned on becoming a large animal veterinarian. After interning at local dairy farms, Hanson found a new interest within the dairy industry. “I love …

KELLOGG   — The spring creeks of the Driftless Area in southeast Minnesota are where Dave Anderson can be found casting a line on any given day. Anderson owns On The Fly Guide Service and has …

PINE ISLAND   — What started as a personal passion for goats has turned into a sought-after service for other goat farmers. Michelle and Todd Kennedy raise Savanna goats as breeding stock, …

Every job has its pros and cons, but some have more impact than others. Growing up, I thought working on the farm was hard work. Milking cows, unloading small squares and picking rocks were some …

EYOTA —   Ron Dickie has spent most of his life in the field, not the battlefield. Even so, his time as a combat medic in the Korean War has stuck with him. He prefers not to think back …

What started as a normal, sunny day quickly turned devastating. Friday, April 17, will always be engraved in my brain and might possibly be one of the most intense tornado days in southeastern …