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2025 Seed Trials yielded sowing surprises, standout seeds
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (394+ words) ALEXANDRIA " Minnesota gardeners proved once again that they're both adventurous and resilient during the 2025 Master Gardener Seed Trials. Each year, volunteers across the state test new varieties for flavor, germination, productivity and overall performance. This season, 255 Master Gardeners from 48 counties…...
A hotdish that bowled over the judges and was also the People's Choice winner.
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (472+ words) ALEXANDRIA " Looking for a delicious hotdish recipe? You may want to try the one that won The Judges' AND the People's Choice winning recipe in the Great Hotdish Bake-Off in Alexandria on March 7. Sharayah Slavik's boyfriend and her son were…...
Local ammonia project could stabilize fertilizer supply for southern Minnesota farmers
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (711+ words) BLUE EARTH, Minn. " A southern Minnesota farm cooperative is working with energy and technology partners on a project that could create the first commercially available supply of locally produced ammonia fertilizer in Minnesota. Central Farm Service announced a partnership with…...
Minnesota chocolatier baking up a new store
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (1014+ words) FISHER, Minn. " It's all in the wrist. At her family farmstead near Fisher, Minnesota, Annie Larson demonstrates the precise rhythm and movement she's perfected to dip the truffle in melted chocolate, lift, twirl and finish the top with a sweet…...
The quest for the best tomato
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (596+ words) Did you know gardeners have over 10,000 different varieties of tomato from which to choose for spring planting? No wonder gardeners have differing opinions about which is the best. Gardeners are an agreeable group, and we're free to express opinions about…...
Bemidji, other Minnesota state parks host tree tapping events
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (385+ words) Those who like maple syrup will have the opportunity to learn how to tap maple trees at events this month at several Minnesota State Parks. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will offer programs at five state parks, including Lake…...
Letter: Early demand closes biofertilizer program application period
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (337+ words) Letter: Early demand closes biofertilizer program application period'Alexandria Echo Press Letter: Early demand closes biofertilizer program application period From the letter: Farmers encouraged to explore enhanced-efficiency fertilizer discount opportunity. Minnesota farmers have once again demonstrated their strong interest in innovation…...
Warm comfort food on an icy day
1+ week, 1+ day ago (463+ words) ALEXANDRIA " Hotdish fans had a chance to sample a wide variety of their favorite comfort food this past weekend. That's because The Great Hotdish Bake-Off was held at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum Boathouse on Saturday. The event was…...
Iconic Duluth restaurant Grandma’s turns 50
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1095+ words) DULUTH " Since its humble beginning as a "cocktail-napkin plan" inspired by a few dime beers among friends a half-century ago, Grandma's Saloon and Grill has played a major role in shaping the tourism industry in Duluth. The historic restaurant founded…...
Should there be harvest limits for native rough fish?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (332+ words) MINNESOTA " The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to comment on proposed rules related to daily and possession limits on native rough fish. Under the new proposed rules, these fishes " including bowfin, buffalo, carpsucker, freshwater drum, goldeye, mooneye,…...