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The awards were presented on Sept. 22, beginning with Distinguished Friend, State Representative Paul Torkelson.
Taking action on food security, Master Gardener volunteers like Brenda Langerud donated 63,372 pounds of produce to food shelves in 2025 — and 2026 numbers are coming in strong.
2025 was the fourth consecutive year of record demand for food assistance. To help meet this growing need, the Saint Peter Area Food Shelf reached out to Extension about a SuperShelf transformation.
Dozens of third- to fifth-grade scholars took part in an immersive learning journey that blends Hmong history and culture, nutrition education and hands-on gardening.
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