Love the outdoors? Join the Southwest Minnesota 4‑H Spring Wildlife Day on April 11, 2026 at the Merit Center in Marshall. A whole day of wildlife activities perfect for all ages and skill levels. Sign up by April 3: https://z.umn.edu/SWMNSpringWildlifeDay
While it’s a relief to see incomes trending upward from 2024, the structure of that income is a bit of a double-edged sword.
Conversations with farmers provided a candid look at the current season—its ups and downs, as well as the decisions they are grappling with.
Minnesota's low-population areas often have limited resources. Empowering Small Minnesota Communities makes funding projects and planning easier.
Kurth Family, 2025 Farm Family of the Year
Many remember Mary Page (1934-2013) for being the mayor of Olivia, a University of Minnesota Regent and a voice for rural Minnesota. Descendants honor her and her husband Jim through giving.