ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the traveling public and local community to a public meeting to see potential improvements for Highway 10 in Royalton. An open house-style meeting will be held: Wednesday, Aug. 12 2-6 p.m. Royalton Middle/High School 120 S Hawthorn St. Learn how these potential improvements could benefit the community,…

Staples Motley National Night out Tuesday August 4th information below; 5-7 PM Free light meal provided All are welcome Connect with your neighbors and join millions across the country in partnering with law enforcement to strengthen police community relationships and lasting community connections Ambulance, Fire Trucks, Helicopter, Law enforcement, Games for kids Hosted by Staples-Motley…

(Washington, D.C., July 27, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding  agricultural producers impacted by increased input costs and natural disasters that the  deadlines to apply for safety net and disaster assistance programs designed to protect their  financial security are coming soon. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) wants to remind  producers that…

The Wadena Seventh-day Adventist Church is hosting a community giveaway on Sunday August 2nd  Information below; Sponsored by the Wadena Seventh-day Adventist Church (14711 125th Ave, Wadena, MN) Old Train depot in Wadena Sunday August 2nd Note: Address in bracket 

MINNESOTA. (7/27/2026) —Across the country, extensive research is underway to keep agricultural land in production while developing it for solar energy. These dual-use “agrivoltaic” systems involve studying everything from panel-created microclimates and soil health protection to capital investments and livestock and crop performance under solar arrays.   To highlight current findings, University of Minnesota Extension…

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. —— University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham visited the East Otter Tail County Fair Saturday, July 25, 2026, touring the fairgrounds and presenting the county’s Farm Family of the Year award. Otter Tail County Commissioner Dan Bucholz, District 1, joined University of Minnesota Extension staff and 4-H Youth Ambassador Lucy Minten…

ST. PAUL, Minn. (07/24/2026) — The Fronning family from West Otter Tail County will be honored in August as one of 86 Farm Families of the Year.   The Fronning family farm was started in 1968. Dennis and Melissa Fronning farmed with Dennis’ parents until they retired in 2009. In 2017, the operation was transitioned…