The University of Minnesota Extension will be offering the Minnesota Irrigator Program at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, MN April 2, 9 and 16. Over the past few years, efficient agricultural irrigation has become a hot topic in Minnesota. In regions with sandy soil and limited precipitation, irrigation is a key component of production agriculture. Matching irrigation with crop water use has become more important to maintain profit and maximize groundwater resources. An understanding of the plant-water-soil relationship, proper irrigation system maintenance, and use of irrigation scheduling are just some of the tools irrigators use for cost-effective crop production. If [...]

Join Cornerstone Church in Marshall every first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of fellowship, worship, and praise.

Join the University of Minnesota Extension foresters to discuss some of the key issues and questions around forest and woodlands facing Minnesota landowners. These online sessions will be very informal, open to the public and free of charge. Each session will start with a brief presentation, followed by a discussion framed around participants’ questions on the topic. Each zoom will be from 9 to 10 a.m. • February 14: Minnesota ash woodlands and emerald ash borer - Eli Sagor and Josh Donatell • February 21: Trail Design: Structures to cross obstacles - Mel Baughman • February 28: Eco-anxiety: Nurturing resilient people [...]

  KC/VFW Fish Fry being held on March 7th, March 21st & April 4th at VFW Post 2980, 116 E Saxon St., Ivanhoe, MN.   Serving from 5pm to 7:30pm.  Beer Battered Cod, French Fries, Vegetable & Dinner Roll.  Adults $13, Children (Age 10 & under) $9.