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By Don Davis Next week is turning into gun week in Minnesota. President Barack Obama kicks the week off with a Monday Minneapolis visit to discuss gun violence and state legislators plan to consider...
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Q: What are carbs? Are they good or bad? If they are bad, how do you avoid them? A: Carbs (a shortened name for carbohydrates) are starches and sugars that your body uses for fuel. Carbs are not bad;...
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Great Day To Go Biking
Just returned from biking 20 miles around GF on #2. Nice way to sun tan and get fresh air and exercise. Cars and trucks a little close at times. I pay taxes, so I can use the roads too. Stopped by for...
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Went to the DQ today. Had to try the new midnight truffle blizzard. Ordered a small. Ate all of it. Not too bad. Went for a walk tonight. Ended up walking nearly five miles. According to my Garmin, I ...
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Top dairy farms honored for superior cow care

In honor of June Dairy Month, Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson released the annual Top 100 list of Minnesota dairy farms demonstrating superior dairy herd management skills as measured by their cows’ low somatic cell count (SCC) average.

June 12, 2013

2013 Douglas County Dairy Princesses crowned

2013 Douglas County Dairy Princesses crowned The crowning of the 2013 Douglas County Dairy Princesses was held on Monday, May 13 in Alexandria.

June 05, 2013

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Courses offer information on avoiding dairy farm accidents

Agriculture ranks third in the total number of fatal work injuries behind construction and transportation/warehousing. It ranks first in the rate of non-fatal injuries per thousand workers and in this category it is more than double the rate of the next two industries, mining and transportation/warehousing.

January 20, 2013

Dairy farm safety courses offered

Agriculture ranks third in the total number of fatal work injuries behind construction and transportation/warehousing. It ranks first in the rate of non-fatal injuries per thousand workers and in this category, it is more than double the rate of the next two industries, mining and transportation/warehousing.

January 16, 2013

Members sought for new Dairy Research, Teaching and Consumer Education Authority

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking members to fill six positions on a new Minnesota Dairy Research, Teaching and Consumer Education Authority.

August 11, 2012

Organic Dairy Day to take place in Morris

The University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center's Organic Dairy Day will be held Tuesday, August 7 in Morris from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 30, 2012

More than a sparkling crown

More than a sparkling crown Little girls dream about wearing a sparkling crown and being a princess in a beautiful and exotic country. For 21-year-old Meg Hintzen of Carlos, this dream is at the tip of her fingers. The only twist to the fairytale is that instead of ruling over a county, Hintzen hopes to be crowned the princess of dairy.

By Caroline Roers, Echo Press Intern , July 18, 2012

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2012 dairy princesses crowned

2012 dairy princesses crowned The crowning of the 2012 Douglas County Dairy Princesses was held on Sunday, April 29 in Alexandria.

May 16, 2012

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Dairy co-op members to share $10 million

The dairy farmer-owners of Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) will share $10 million in equity payments this year. The cash will be paid to individuals based on the amount of milk they marketed through AMPI.

December 26, 2011

Event pays tribute to dairy farms

The Douglas County American Dairy Association invites the public to celebrate local dairies and enjoy Lunch on the Farm.

June 10, 2011

Minnesota health officials identify more illnesses linked to raw milk

Minnesota state health officials reported Thursday that routine disease surveillance has detected additional illnesses linked to consumption of raw dairy products from the Hartmann dairy farm in Sibley County.

By Staff Report , October 30, 2010

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One month left to win free groceries for a year

With less than a month left to enter, thousands of Minnesota consumers have learned that a chance to win free groceries for a year is just a mouse click away. A Glenwood dairy farmer is featured in the promotion.

By Staff Report , October 17, 2010

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Dairy farmers: Take the somatic cell count challenge

Beginning in early 2011, the European Union (EU) will require that all imported dairy products come from dairy farms producing milk under a 400,000 somatic cells count (SCC) per milliliter of milk.

By Jeff Reneau, University of Minnesota Extension , September 12, 2010

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Fun on the farm

Fun on the farm “Lunch on the Farm” at the Bill Dropik farm near Nelson on June 19 harvested a bumper crop of fun for all ages.

June 30, 2010

'Lunch on the Farm' celebrates dairy month

The Douglas County American Dairy Association invites the public to a “Lunch on the Farm” event at the Bill Dropik farm on Saturday, June 19.

June 11, 2010

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