SAUK CENTRE – Spring means lambing season at Open Sky Farm, owned and operated by Julie Mackenzie and her husband, Andrew, in Getty Township near Sauk Centre. The barn on the 150-acre property …

Tell us about your involvement with FFA. I am currently serving as our chapter’s secretary. I also compete in the crops and trapshooting competitions.   What has FFA taught you so …

LITCHFIELD — Classes have long been out of session at District 59’s Little Red Schoolhouse, but stepping through its doors is an immersive lesson in history. The tin ceiling and walls wear …

OSAKIS — When the opportunity came in 2010 for Shauna Loxtercamp and her family to rebuild on her husband’s family homestead southeast of Osakis, she saw inspiration on the horizon. Even though …

What three words best describe your mom? Thoughtful, giving, patient. What is one lesson your mom taught you that you stand by today? My mom is so thoughtful of others, and I had the privilege of …

MILTONA — Among the houses lining the northern shore of Lake Miltona, Smokey Timbers Camp winds its trails through the trees, inviting visitors to bring their overnight stays, celebrations and …

HOLDINGFORD — At the age of 15, Nathan Young, a three-sport athelete, has a herd of animals under his care, a herd which is only growing. “My uncle, Delroy, quit milking cows in 2019, and so …

LITTLE FALLS — For many Minnesotans, an indoor hobby helps to pass the cold, dark winter months. Jerry Smude spends this time making patterns from glass. As the previous part-owner of a …

Living on a farm, you need barn clothes. Often, these are the random free T-shirts that one accumulates. These shirts work great as barn clothes, since they often served their purpose for a specific …

Dairy princess programs provide a way to get young women involved in the dairy community and also creates dairy advocates. Dairy princesses represent dairy farmers in their respective counties and …

Whether looking to repel pests, attract beneficial insects or improve soil health, companion planting — or planting mutually beneficial plants together — is a helpful tool to level up any size …

Keith Yarke | Sauk Centre | Stearns County Tell us about your farm and the crops you raise. I farm here with my mom, Sarah, and my sister, Jayna. We have 220 acres and 20 steers. We also sell …