Southern Minnesota News

06/17/2026

AG Update from MN Pork Producers & Smith's Mill Implement.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers interested in serving on local Farm Service Agency county committees.

Weekly update on what's happening in Agriculture in Minnesota in partnership with the MDA.

06/15/2026

AG Update from Smith's Mill Implement & MN Pork Producers.
The University of Minnesota Extension says precision agriculture technology is now helping farmers improve drainage management as well as crop production.

Weekly update on what's happening in Agriculture in Minnesota in partnership with the MDA.

06/11/2026

Bummer news but Songs On the Lawn has been postponed today because of the impending weather. They will be rescheduling at a later date. Time to start planning the alternative for your lunch plans. Have a great rest of your day!

06/11/2026

AG Update from MN Pork Producers & Smith's Mill Implement.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for its Green Fertilizer Grant Program, aimed at helping agricultural and rural electric cooperatives invest in green fertilizer manufacturing projects across the state.

Weekly update on what's happening in Agriculture in Minnesota in partnership with the MDA.

06/09/2026

Need help getting to that outdated smoke detector? Let North Mankato Firefighters help! We have teamed up with the red cross to give away *FREE* smoke detectors!

We will be installing smoke alarms during our community campaign from June 10-14, 2026. This is your chance to enhance your family's safety with new, effective alarms.
​Don't wait! Smoke alarms save lives.

Register online for your appointment by clicking the link in our bio or directly at: https://www.redcross.org/local/mn-nd-sd/about-us/our-work/home-fire-campaign/smoke-alarm-request.html?hl=en-US
​Or, call our dedicated line at: 612-460-3674 to schedule over the phone.

​Let's make our community safer, together!

06/09/2026

With the warm weather and kids out of school, we wanted to pass on this info concerning the regulations for the E-Bikes and E-Scooters! Here is the who, what, and where's of safe usage! And a big thank you to the City of Eagle Lake for sending us the information! I believe these rules pertain to most, if not all of the towns in our listening area but you might want to check with your city office if you have additional questions.

06/09/2026

AG Update from Smith's Mill Implement & MN Pork Producers.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has awarded more than 1.3 million dollars through its AGRI Farm to School and Early Care Grant programs to help schools and childcare providers purchase more Minnesota-grown and raised foods.

Weekly update on what's happening in Agriculture in Minnesota in partnership with the MDA.

06/05/2026

AG Update from Smith's Mill Implement & MN Pork Producers.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says farms participating in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program continue to outperform non-certified operations financially, according to a new study from the Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence.

Weekly update on what's happening in Agriculture in Minnesota in partnership with the MDA.

06/04/2026

AG Update from Smith's Mill Implement & MN Pork Producers.
The Federal Trade Commission has launched a nationwide investigation into fertilizer pricing and competition within the fertilizer industry.

Weekly update on what's happening in Agriculture in Minnesota in partnership with the MDA.

06/02/2026

Matt from 'sAuto and family came in today to present us with the check for their very generous donation as part of the Brakes for Kids special they ran where they donated 10% of the labor charges to St. Jude Kids. And to make it extra special, Matt doubled the donation!! It is an honor to see such generosity right here in our own community! Thank you to Matt, family, and Austin's Auto!!!
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