LIFE
Worst Movies Ever?
I watched the infamous "Birdemic" over the weekend. Yes, I did this on purpose. No, I'm not a glutton for punishment. The movie was probably one of the worst movies I've ever seen, even though I've s...
Posted on 2/18/13 at 5:11 PM
Christmas Time is a New Plateau
For as long as I can remember, the Christmas season has always resonated something deep within me. As a boy in northern Minnesota, it was Christmas programs at school and church, the music on the rad...
Posted on 12/22/12 at 10:31 AM
Don't break with the past, learn from it
A short while ago, a relative of mine decided to leave everything behind and move on into the future. By leaving behind her husband of 20 years for a guy she met at a seminar at a university in Wisco...
Posted on 10/16/12 at 8:34 AM
Letting Go, Letting Life
The trek was over. I got back to Zhuhai, my home in China for the past eleven months. But though I was done trekking, I wasn't through with traveling: I had 48 left in China to ready for a long journ...
Posted on 10/6/12 at 9:21 AM
That nasty thing we call cancer
Cancer. It was always something that affected someone else. It wasn't something I thought about. Or even knew much about. That is, until about a year ago. All of a sudden, it was something that af...
Posted on 6/22/12 at 11:14 AM
National FFA membership notes new trends
WORTHINGTON — There are more than 506,000 youths, ages 12 to 21, involved in the FFA program across the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Eighty-nine percent of those members are in grades 9 through 12, 7 percent are in grades 7 and 8; and 4 percent are high school graduates.By Daily Globe , February 22, 2010
National FFA Week is celebrated Feb. 20-27
WORTHINGTON — FFA Chapters from around the country will celebrate National FFA Week Feb. 20-27.By DAILY GLOBE , February 22, 2010
Trio of WHS FFA members log hours at Jaycox Powersports
By Julie Buntjer , February 22, 2010
S-O FFA works to beautify the barns of northwest Iowa
OCHEYEDAN, Iowa — In recent years, the Sibley-Ocheyedan FFA Chapter has played an integral role in building tourism for northwest Iowa. The chapter was honored by the Iowa FFA Association for its work in developing a brochure that touted the sites of Osceola County and still leads visitors on a treasure trove of “off the beaten path” places to see.
By Julie Buntjer , February 22, 2010
Strengthening the farm family
EDGERTON — Communication and honesty are key in strengthening families, especially dairy farming families, who face enormous time constraints due to their work and also suffer increasing economic pressure due to the flagging dairy market, said Rural Mental Health Director Ted Matthews at a public forum Wednesday at the Edgerton Pizza Ranch.January 29, 2010
Saving history: Barn Doctors straighten, salvage and make old barns look as good as new
SLAYTON — For Aaron Barritt, fixing up barns isn’t just a job, it’s a way of life.By Beth Rickers , January 21, 2010
WHS ag department receives AgStar grant
January 20, 2010
Man dies in farm accident near Welch
WELCH - A man died near Welch Saturday during a farm accident. Roberto Fuetre-Chavelas, 28, was killed after getting caught in a conveyor belt at Ries Farms in Welch, according to the Goodhue County sheriff’s department. He was pronounced dead at the scene.By Hastings Star Gazette , January 19, 2010
Forum for farm families is Jan. 27
EDGERTON — Ted Matthews is the guest speaker at a public forum at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 27 at the Edgerton Pizza Ranch.By Daily Globe , January 19, 2010
Man falls through cattle shed roof
LAKE PARK, Iowa - A group of workers were clearing snow off the roof of a cattle shed at 12:58 p.m. Tuesday when John O'Connor, 46, fell through the roof to the floor, an approximately 30-foot fall.By DAILY GLOBE , January 05, 2010
Pipestone barn named Barn of the Year
PIPESTONE — David and Marlyce Logan of rural Pipestone recently earned the grand prize in the Friends of Minnesota Barns Barn of the Year competition. Their barn received top honors in the farm use division.
By Julie Buntjer , January 04, 2010
Dedicated volunteer: Engelkes honored for 35 years as 4-H leader
By Julie Buntjer , December 03, 2009
Nobles County 4-H’ers receive honors
WORTHINGTON — The Nobles County 4-H program conducted its annual banquet and awards ceremony Saturday night in Worthington, handing out numerous awards and accolades to its members and adult leaders.
By Julie Buntjer , December 01, 2009
Jackson County 4-H presents awards, honors
November 25, 2009
Rock County 4-H presents awards
LUVERNE — “CSI: Uncovering the Possibilities of 4-H” was the theme for the 2009 Rock County 4-H awards & recognition night Nov. 14. Nearly 160 4-H members, parents, leaders and sponsors attended.November 23, 2009
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