Crop producers and agricultural professionals face a host of challenges, especially in these economically challenging times, including pest issues, agronomic concerns, and soil fertility questions. The U of MN Extension Strategic Farming program addresses your crop-related concerns through information-packed, research-based, informal discussions with specialists in the field. It’s also your chance to ask questions directly to Extension experts. Strategic Farming: Field Notes features live weekly online interactive discussions on cropping issues as they arise throughout the growing season. The 2026 season kicks-off Wednesday, May 13, and will continue through August on Wednesday mornings from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Topics will be [...]

The Marshall Farmers Market is excited to welcome the community back for another season of fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and locally grown products. The Saturday Market opens Saturday, July 11, and will be held every Saturday through October 31 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon. The market is located behind the Marshall Area YMCA in the Schwan's Parking Lot at 200 S. A Street, Marshall, Minnesota. In addition to the Saturday market, shoppers can visit the Tuesday Mini Market, held July 7 through August 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Terrace 1872, next to MainStay Cafe in downtown Marshall. [...]

Crop producers and agricultural professionals face a host of challenges, especially in these economically challenging times, including pest issues, agronomic concerns, and soil fertility questions. The U of MN Extension Strategic Farming program addresses your crop-related concerns through information-packed, research-based, informal discussions with specialists in the field. It’s also your chance to ask questions directly to Extension experts. Strategic Farming: Field Notes features live weekly online interactive discussions on cropping issues as they arise throughout the growing season. The 2026 season kicks-off Wednesday, May 13, and will continue through August on Wednesday mornings from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Topics will be [...]

The Marshall Farmers Market is excited to welcome the community back for another season of fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and locally grown products. The Saturday Market opens Saturday, July 11, and will be held every Saturday through October 31 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon. The market is located behind the Marshall Area YMCA in the Schwan's Parking Lot at 200 S. A Street, Marshall, Minnesota. In addition to the Saturday market, shoppers can visit the Tuesday Mini Market, held July 7 through August 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Terrace 1872, next to MainStay Cafe in downtown Marshall. [...]

Farm-to-Fun Day Continues at the New Ulm Farmers Market on July 11th   NEW ULM, MN --- The New Ulm Farmers Market is excited to announce a special Farm-to-Fun Day at the New Ulm Farmers Market on Saturday, July 11, 9am-12pm featuring free activities, live entertainment, local vendors, and plenty of family-friendly fun.  Introduced last season to enhance the market experience for visitors of all ages, Farm-to-Fun Days return in 2026 with a variety of special activities designed to make the Farmers Market a destination for the whole family. Visitors to the July 11 Farm-to-Fun Day can enjoy: New Ulm Parks and Recreation Rec on the Go and Bounce [...]

New Ulm Downtown Car & Bike Roll-In Series Returns June 13   New Ulm, MN – The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the return of the New Ulm Downtown Car & Bike Roll-In series, kicking off on Saturday, June 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in historic downtown New Ulm. Back for its third year, the Roll-In series invites car and motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages to display and admire a wide range of classic vehicles - no registration required. Minnesota Street, from 3rd North to 1st South, will be closed to traffic and open [...]

  Also, there will be a 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Memory Walk on July 12th!!! Register at 10:00am 10:30 Line up 10:45 Runners will leave After, Walkers will follow 12:00 Awards ceremony will begin promptly Support the 5K with an event t-shirt. order online before June 26th to secure a shirt at: https://store.western-printing.com/Boulder-Creek-s/248.htm   For more information, please call Jan at 507-929-1234

  Also, there will be a 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Memory Walk on July 12th!!! Register at 10:00am 10:30 Line up 10:45 Runners will leave After, Walkers will follow 12:00 Awards ceremony will begin promptly Support the 5K with an event t-shirt. order online before June 26th to secure a shirt at: https://store.western-printing.com/Boulder-Creek-s/248.htm   For more information, please call Jan at 507-929-1234

  Also, there will be a 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Memory Walk on July 12th!!! Register at 10:00am 10:30 Line up 10:45 Runners will leave After, Walkers will follow 12:00 Awards ceremony will begin promptly Support the 5K with an event t-shirt. order online before June 26th to secure a shirt at: https://store.western-printing.com/Boulder-Creek-s/248.htm   For more information, please call Jan at 507-929-1234

The Marshall Farmers Market is excited to welcome the community back for another season of fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and locally grown products. The Saturday Market opens Saturday, July 11, and will be held every Saturday through October 31 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon. The market is located behind the Marshall Area YMCA in the Schwan's Parking Lot at 200 S. A Street, Marshall, Minnesota. In addition to the Saturday market, shoppers can visit the Tuesday Mini Market, held July 7 through August 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Terrace 1872, next to MainStay Cafe in downtown Marshall. [...]

Crop producers and agricultural professionals face a host of challenges, especially in these economically challenging times, including pest issues, agronomic concerns, and soil fertility questions. The U of MN Extension Strategic Farming program addresses your crop-related concerns through information-packed, research-based, informal discussions with specialists in the field. It’s also your chance to ask questions directly to Extension experts. Strategic Farming: Field Notes features live weekly online interactive discussions on cropping issues as they arise throughout the growing season. The 2026 season kicks-off Wednesday, May 13, and will continue through August on Wednesday mornings from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Topics will be [...]

  Also, there will be a 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Memory Walk on July 12th!!! Register at 10:00am 10:30 Line up 10:45 Runners will leave After, Walkers will follow 12:00 Awards ceremony will begin promptly Support the 5K with an event t-shirt. order online before June 26th to secure a shirt at: https://store.western-printing.com/Boulder-Creek-s/248.htm   For more information, please call Jan at 507-929-1234

  Also, there will be a 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Memory Walk on July 12th!!! Register at 10:00am 10:30 Line up 10:45 Runners will leave After, Walkers will follow 12:00 Awards ceremony will begin promptly Support the 5K with an event t-shirt. order online before June 26th to secure a shirt at: https://store.western-printing.com/Boulder-Creek-s/248.htm   For more information, please call Jan at 507-929-1234

  Also, there will be a 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Memory Walk on July 12th!!! Register at 10:00am 10:30 Line up 10:45 Runners will leave After, Walkers will follow 12:00 Awards ceremony will begin promptly Support the 5K with an event t-shirt. order online before June 26th to secure a shirt at: https://store.western-printing.com/Boulder-Creek-s/248.htm   For more information, please call Jan at 507-929-1234

The Marshall Farmers Market is excited to welcome the community back for another season of fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and locally grown products. The Saturday Market opens Saturday, July 11, and will be held every Saturday through October 31 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon. The market is located behind the Marshall Area YMCA in the Schwan's Parking Lot at 200 S. A Street, Marshall, Minnesota. In addition to the Saturday market, shoppers can visit the Tuesday Mini Market, held July 7 through August 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Terrace 1872, next to MainStay Cafe in downtown Marshall. [...]

Visit the Marshall, Balaton, or Cottonwood Library every third Saturday and build with LEGO® bricks! Holidays and other events may change this schedule. Events at the Balaton and Cottonwood Libraries end by noon. Children in kindergarten through 5th grade (ages 6-11) are invited to participate. Each month has a different theme. Take the theme challenge, and we’ll show off your creations at the library!

  Also, there will be a 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Memory Walk on July 12th!!! Register at 10:00am 10:30 Line up 10:45 Runners will leave After, Walkers will follow 12:00 Awards ceremony will begin promptly Support the 5K with an event t-shirt. order online before June 26th to secure a shirt at: https://store.western-printing.com/Boulder-Creek-s/248.htm   For more information, please call Jan at 507-929-1234

Drive & Thrive: Confidence with Tractors, Trucks & Trailers University of Minnesota Extension will offer Drive & Thrive: Confidence with Tractors, Trucks & Trailers, a hands-on educational program designed to build confidence and strengthen machinery operation skills among beginning and interested operators across Minnesota. This is a low-stress opportunity for learners to get behind the wheel of a tractor and a pick-up and learn how to drive forward and in reverse with trailers and implements, along with overviews of safety features and the maintenance of vehicles. The 2026 Drive & Thrive workshops will be held July 18 at the Steele County [...]

The Marshall Farmers Market is excited to welcome the community back for another season of fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and locally grown products. The Saturday Market opens Saturday, July 11, and will be held every Saturday through October 31 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon. The market is located behind the Marshall Area YMCA in the Schwan's Parking Lot at 200 S. A Street, Marshall, Minnesota. In addition to the Saturday market, shoppers can visit the Tuesday Mini Market, held July 7 through August 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Terrace 1872, next to MainStay Cafe in downtown Marshall. [...]

Beef x Dairy Insights – Calf Development Track Source: Melissa Runck, Extension Educator – Beef Production Systems, University of Minnesota Extension, (507) 372-3900 ext. 3904, mkrunck@umn.edu   With beef x dairy calf prices at record highs, every early-life calf management decision matters. Early-life management, including colostrum, nutrition, health protocols, and stress management, can have lasting effects on a calf’s health, performance, efficiency, and overall value. These topics and more will be discussed at the upcoming Beef x Dairy Insights: Calf Care & Early Management program, held July 21 and 22 in three Minnesota locations.   UMN Dairy Extension Specialist Dr. Brad [...]

Crop producers and agricultural professionals face a host of challenges, especially in these economically challenging times, including pest issues, agronomic concerns, and soil fertility questions. The U of MN Extension Strategic Farming program addresses your crop-related concerns through information-packed, research-based, informal discussions with specialists in the field. It’s also your chance to ask questions directly to Extension experts. Strategic Farming: Field Notes features live weekly online interactive discussions on cropping issues as they arise throughout the growing season. The 2026 season kicks-off Wednesday, May 13, and will continue through August on Wednesday mornings from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Topics will be [...]

Beef x Dairy Insights – Calf Development Track Source: Melissa Runck, Extension Educator – Beef Production Systems, University of Minnesota Extension, (507) 372-3900 ext. 3904, mkrunck@umn.edu   With beef x dairy calf prices at record highs, every early-life calf management decision matters. Early-life management, including colostrum, nutrition, health protocols, and stress management, can have lasting effects on a calf’s health, performance, efficiency, and overall value. These topics and more will be discussed at the upcoming Beef x Dairy Insights: Calf Care & Early Management program, held July 21 and 22 in three Minnesota locations.   UMN Dairy Extension Specialist Dr. Brad [...]

Beef x Dairy Insights – Calf Development Track Source: Melissa Runck, Extension Educator – Beef Production Systems, University of Minnesota Extension, (507) 372-3900 ext. 3904, mkrunck@umn.edu   With beef x dairy calf prices at record highs, every early-life calf management decision matters. Early-life management, including colostrum, nutrition, health protocols, and stress management, can have lasting effects on a calf’s health, performance, efficiency, and overall value. These topics and more will be discussed at the upcoming Beef x Dairy Insights: Calf Care & Early Management program, held July 21 and 22 in three Minnesota locations.   UMN Dairy Extension Specialist Dr. Brad [...]

The Marshall Farmers Market is excited to welcome the community back for another season of fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and locally grown products. The Saturday Market opens Saturday, July 11, and will be held every Saturday through October 31 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon. The market is located behind the Marshall Area YMCA in the Schwan's Parking Lot at 200 S. A Street, Marshall, Minnesota. In addition to the Saturday market, shoppers can visit the Tuesday Mini Market, held July 7 through August 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Terrace 1872, next to MainStay Cafe in downtown Marshall. [...]