Charles H. Houge, age 92, passed away March 8, 2025. Charles and his wife Lois resided in La Crescent until moving to Canby in 1962. In 1988 they moved to the Twin Cities, and upon retirement in 2008, ...

April 15, 1962, in Rochester, Minn., to Floyd and Geraldine (Gerry) Lecy. Following their divorce, Floyd remarried Linda Lecy, and Geraldine remarried Ed Buchanan. Dave was first married to Karen Long ...

It is now or never for Caledonia’s senior class. A highly-hyped crew that has been starting and playing since their sophomore years, Brad King’s Warriors’ ultimate goal is state. After two convincing ...

The popularity of organic foods is undeniable. According to a 2021 survey from the Organic Trade Association, total sales of organic foods topped more than $60 billion in 2020. Data from Mercaris, ...

Going shopping at the mall and buying brand new clothes is always exciting, especially when you get to go home, pop the tag off, and freshly wear it. It always feels great to find a cute, new article ...

Green farming utilizes different technology and practices in order to decrease detrimental impact on the environment. Photo submitted Farmers have been pressured to increase production to meet the ...

The demand for food is directly related to population growth. By 2050, food needs are expected to double, according to a study published in the journal Agricultural Economics. That puts increasing ...

There’s no shortage of reasons to support a thriving agricultural sector. Indeed, consumers from all walks of life benefit in myriad ways when the success of the agricultural sector is prioritized.

One of the things I have enjoyed most about my 18-year tenure as president and CEO of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is visiting with entrepreneurs when I travel across our region. At ...

Kali Lentz, CPA/senior manager at Smith, Schafer & Associates, Ltd., reviewed the 2024 audit for the city of Chatfield at the council’s March 10 meeting. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. Lentz noted ...

There are certain people in life that you can always count on to step up and stand out. Philip Abrahamson is one of those people for many reasons. In this specific instance, we are talking about ...