University of Minnesota Extension

Diabetes prevention course ‘one of the best things I’ve ever done’

Sep 2, 2020

What do one in three American adults (88 million) have in common, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? Prediabetes. Thanks to the “I Can Prevent Diabetes” class which is free and sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension, a SNAP-Ed Educator will guide a small...

Small grain workshop coming to Rochester

Feb 12, 2020

One of seven upcoming University of Minnesota Extension small grain workshops will take place in Rochester on Monday, Feb. 17. The workshop will be held at Heintz Center from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Private Pesticide Applicator Training will precede the small grains program from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m...

Workshop on mental health challenges facing farmers is Dec. 5

Nov 20, 2019

University of Minnesota Extension - Goodhue County and Goodhue County Make it OK would like to invite anyone interested to attend a workshop on Dec. 5 in Zumbrota called “Farming in Tough Times: A Rural Mental Well-Being Discussion.” Topics include farm stress, mental well-being, and building...

Dohrns are Wabasha County's 'Farm Family of the Year'

Jul 25, 2019

The Kenny and Vicky Dohrn family has been named Wabasha County’s “2019 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota. Kenny’s parents purchased the farm when Kenny was two years old. It was sold in 1975 and had two other owners before Kenny and Vicky returned. They started renting the...

‘Ripple mapping’ exercise analyzes  local entrepreneurial climate

Mar 6, 2019

Seventeen people attended a ripple effect mapping session facilitated by Scott Chazdon (projected on the wall at right) Friday, March 1, at Nosh restaurant in Lake City. Part of the city’s participation in the Rural Entrepreneurial Ventures program, the purpose of the event was to gather...

Youngsters can experience the 'Power of Produce' at Thursday night market

Jun 20, 2018

A program to educate children about produce and shopping local returns to the Lake City Thursday Night Market by the Lake this summer. This year, the Power of Produce Club is being sponsored by Lake City Rotary Club. Each week children ages four to 12 do an activity at the welcome tent and then...

Experimental greenhouse promises fresh produce in the dead of winter

May 9, 2018

It was hot enough that people were conversing in the shade when they could Saturday, May 5, at the Lake City Catholic Worker Farm. But deep winter is coming, and the newly constructed greenhouse they had come to see could be producing fresh lettuces, herbs, brassicas, Asian greens and sprouts when...

Pollinator garden class is March 27

Mar 21, 2018

Master gardeners to teach “Attract Minnesota Pollinators: Growing Healthy Landscapes for Bees and Other Pollinators” in Lake City March 27. The two-hour class will cover what types of flowers bring pollinators to the garden, how to identify the pollinators, and develop an understanding of the...

Home study group, unknowingly orphaned, plans independent future

Nov 2, 2017

Sandy Hadler, Correspondent “This is the biggest misunderstanding in the world,” said Trish Glassburn, Goodhue County Extension Home Study chairman. She was speaking at the October 23 Goodhue County Extension Committee meeting at the Court House in Red Wing, and was referring to the...

Destination Lake City looks to draw on regional resources

Apr 28, 2016

“That was the best meeting I’ve attended,” Jil Garry said as she left the Lake City Public Library Monday afternoon. She and other leaders in the Destination Lake City group had just spent four hours with regional development leaders from the University of Minnesota. “It was the best investment of...