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Gratitude runs deep Gratitude runs deep

Visiting with farmers and learning about their family operations was always the highlight of this journalist’s career.

Nov 30, 2022

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It starts with soil It starts with soil

Nov 4, 2022

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A thankful heart — always room for improvement A thankful heart — always room for improvement

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Farming Equipment

Severe weather hits Minnesota State Fair in blink of an eye Severe weather hits Minnesota State Fair in blink of an eye

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Smart land development will curtail farmland loss Smart land development will curtail farmland loss

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Title IX helps level the field for girls’ athletics Title IX helps level the field for girls’ athletics

Jul 1, 2022

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