Rick Carlson sets out to pair the right llama with the right youth within the Carver County 4-H project. That’s why the farm is called Carlson’s Lloveable Llamas, located between Waconia and Chaska on Engler Boulevard. Maren Kerfeld knew right away which llama was for her. “Rick kind of gets to know the kid before […]

The History Channel’s American Pickers is returning to Minnesota this July and is looking for local leads. The documentary television series follows skilled antique pickers as they hunt for rusty gold with interesting stories to tell. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the pickers are on a mission to recycle and […]

Steve and Shelley Kern have been chosen as Meeker County’s 2019 Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota Extension. Steve grew up on the family farm in Watkins, and has lived there most of his life. Steve’s parents Jim and Eileen started dairy farming in the early 1960s until things changed in […]

Pondering things that go well together, one’s mind might wander to peanut butter and jelly, or salt and pepper. But what about grapes and dry weather? The recent drought conditions have left many Minnesota crops struggling. However, a few southwest metro winemakers explain why the hot and dry climate has them excited about this year’s […]

The Great Minnesota Get-Together begins Thursday, Aug. 22, and continues through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. It is considered to be one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world, attracting nearly 2 million visitors annually. This year’s 12 days of fun features a variety of discounts, special deal days and money-saving tools. Pre-fair […]

Some tough competition came to Litchfield on Wednesday for a quadrangular, and the Dragons girls tennis team came away with two victories and one loss. Litch defeated Minnewaska 6-1, sweeping each of the singles matches in straight sets. The No. 2 and No. 3 doubles teams also won in straight sets. The Dragons also beat […]

Updated at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday Crooked Pint Ale House plans to open a new location in Savage. Savage resident Paul Winge owns the Crooked Pint Ale House in Minneapolis and told the newspaper he’s looking forward to opening a new location in his own community. Last month, the Savage City Council approved Winge’s liquor license […]

The Minnesota High School Cycling League seems to be gaining speed like a downhill time trial at the prestigious Tour de France. The MHSCL started in 2012 with roughly 150 riders participating from grades six through 12. There were 15 teams in the entire state. This fall, there are more than 80 teams and about […]

Abby Navarro and Janel Zanoth of Aveyron Homes, Hutchinson, have been recognized as top professionals in the field for 2019 by ARRM, a statewide association representing more than 200 direct care providers and supporting service providers for people with disabilities in Minnesota. Abby and Janel are extremely skilled at working with individuals to assist them […]

In the early weeks of 2020, when a mysterious new virus began making headlines, South St. Paul resident Steve Romenesko watched the news closely. By early March, with many things still unknown about the rapidly-spreading coronavirus, it became apparent the infectious disease would prove more deadly for organ transplant recipients like Romenesko. Whatever happens in […]

If you are looking for something to do, planning a trip to one of the five fire towers maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources may be something to consider. Big Bog State Recreation Area, Itasca State Park, Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, St. Croix State Park, and Whitewater State Park all have 100-foot […]

Ridgewater was named the best community college in Minnesota on a recent 2020 Best Community Colleges in Minnesota ranking from niche.com. It also received the No. 2 state ranking for both the best value comparison and best academics. The best professors category was close behind at No. 3. The statewide ranking is based on an […]

Carver County has more schools reporting COVID-19 outbreaks than any other county in the state, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health. Each Thursday, the state lists school buildings that have reported five or more confirmed cases of the virus in students or staff who’re likely infectious while at school during […]

DARWIN Angie Dietel, a registered nurse from Darwin, won $100,000 while visiting the Minnesota Lottery Booth at the Minnesota State Fair Aug. 30. She went to the fair to support her son, who was showing a 4-H project. While the son won a blue ribbon, mother won her prize by playing the Money Scratch Off […]

Meeker Cooperative’s big move to making its Vibrant Broadband internet service available to its customers throughout the county received praise Thursday from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The governor attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at the cooperative’s headquarters in Litchfield during which he and other speakers said that internet connectivity today is as important as electricity...

Not many can claim top 10 in America status at anything. But, while representing Minnesota this past weekend, four McLeod County 4-H’ers did just that. It was really awesome to have this opportunity, said Mckenzie Swanson, a senior at Hutchinson High School and a member of the Acoma Acorns 4-H club. I never thought it […]

Will Martin was back at quarterback, and the Minnetonka offense needed his leadership often, as the Skippers improved to 4-1 on the season with a 23-20 Homecoming win over St. Michael-Albertville on Oct. 1. A crowd of more than 7,000 fans filled the stands, the hill, everywhere, at Einer Anderson Stadium in Minnetonka. And they […]

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is creating a freight transportation plan for District 8 to address the needs of growing businesses. The District 8 Freight Plan is being developed to provide a clear understanding of the district’s multimodal freight system, how local industries use the system and the system’s needs, issues and opportunities. MnDOT staff […]

Shorter days and more hours of darkness this time of year contribute to an increase number of crashes between people driving and walking, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Motor vehicle crashes have killed 33 pedestrians so far this year. According to crash facts from the Department of Public Safety, 45 pedestrians died and […]