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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you didn’t get enough old farm machinery during Orange Spectacular this past weekend, you’ll be happy to know the 40th annual Heatwole Thresher Show is coming to McLeod County. The popular event, which is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11, typically hosts more than 1,000 people at the Heatwole Threshing […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It was 4 a.m. on a Saturday and Heather Pfeiffer of Chaska already had seven different pans in the oven. She’s not a baker – not by trade, at least. Pfeiffer, who’s in marketing and doesn’t sell her baked goods or work at a bakery, just does it for fun. But she is a baker. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]