Tri-County News
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Grain storage
The price situation for grains is dramatically different from last year, causing many producers to question whether to store corn or soybeans. The Center for Farm Finan-cial Management (CFFM) at the U of M will offer a workshop entitled, “To Store or Not to Store.” The workshop will examine the price situation, opportunities for storage…
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Kimball public schools welcome back students
Teachers are already back at school, preparing their classrooms for students. Administrators have been filling out paperwork and finalizing details at the elementary and high school. Students are packing their backpacks full of new pencils, erasers and notebooks. Everyone is preparing for school to start Tuesday, Sept. 2. “We hope that the students have had…
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Passing on right shoulder is indeed illegal
Q: Is it legal to pass on the right shoulder when the vehicle in front of you is turning left? A: This is a question that I am asked frequently, and based on the number of violations that we continue to see I am more than happy to revisit how Minnesota law applies. It is…
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Drought increases crop stress,complicates silage harvest
Some of the guidelines and strategies for harvesting corn silage do not apply when the crop is stressed by drought. Some crops have taken a double or triple whammy this year – potentially a combination stressed by wet weather early in the growing season that limited growth, hail in some areas and drought that may…
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Dorothy Mertens, 86
Dorothy Mertens of Kimball died Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at the St. Cloud Hospital. She was 86. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Kimball with Rev. David Grundman officiating. Burial followed in St. Anne’s Cemetery. Friends called from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 8:30-9:30…
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Home equity loans: The difference between use, abuse
During these tough times, many Americans are dealing with complex financial challenges such as unemployment, high credit card debt, overwhelming expenses and the struggle to save for long-term goals and retirement. It has become more tempting than ever to tap into what is likely your biggest asset, your home. After more than a dozen interest…
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Drug interactions can pose medical concerns for patients
The term drug interaction is used to describe a situation in which the way a medication would normally act in the body is altered because of another substance. Interactions can occur with food or other drugs, and can adversely affect medical conditions. Frequency Severe drug interactions are not common, but there are risks. A few…
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Aphids, lawn renovations keep growers busy
Soybean aphids still a threat Soybean aphids are repopulating some soybean fields in the area to the point they need a second insecticide application. Remember, soybean aphids can double their population every 2-3 days. If even a few aphids survive the insecticide application, three weeks later fields can be at or beyond the economic threshold…
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Legal Notice
NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE The Fair Haven Township monthly meeting will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, at the Fair Haven Town Hall. Leslie Rose Fair Haven Township Clerk Published in the Tri-County News Aug. 21 and 28, 2003.
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Legal Notice
Legal Notice CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATION The Clearwater River Watershed District will hold its regularly scheduled Work Session Meeting at the Family Inn Restaurant in Watkins, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, at 6 p.m. An open house reception to recognize Clarence Klein will be held following the meeting. Klein is retiring after 23 years as…
