MN lawmaker warns cows can 'trample you into dust' during firearm storage debate

A Minnesota lawmaker raised concerns about cows trampling farmers "to dust" as he questioned a new firearm storage bill being considered in the state senate.

Minnesota farmer dead after medical emergency in Mexico

A Minnesota farmer was with friends and family when he passed away due to a medical emergency while on vacation in Mexico.

Minnesota industrial hemp license applications now open for 2024

Applications for licenses to grow and process industrial amounts of hemp in Minnesota are now open to Minnesotans, subject to restrictions.

MN turkeys being pardoned by President Biden
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Two turkeys from Willmar, Minnesota, will be pardoned on Monday by President Joe Biden as part of an annual Thanksgiving tradition. The turkeys will retire to the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences in St. Paul following their time in Washington, D.C.

Plant hardiness zone map updated
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its plant hardiness zone map. FOX 9's Rose Schmidt reports.

Minnesota farm-to-school program expands
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Hutchinson High School expands their farm-to-school meal program, to provide fresh, local food for students. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports.

1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at an Iowa farm where bird flu was found

An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered to prevent the spread of the bird flu after the virus was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.

Neighborhood group moves forward with Roof Depot purchase

The sale of the Roof Depot property in Minneapolis to a neighborhood group, working to block the construction of a city public works facility, moved a step closer to reality on Thursday.

Another MN farmer comes up short of record with giant pumpkin

After one Minnesota pumpkin grower set a record in California with his 2,700-plus pound gourd, another farmer was chasing that feat on Saturday.

Minnesota pumpkin grower smashes world record with massive 2,749-pound pumpkin

Travis Gienger, who is a teacher and pumpkin grower from Anoka County, broke the record with his 2,749-pound pumpkin named “Michael Jordan" during the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, California.

Minnesota teacher seeks largest pumpkin record
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A Minnesota teacher who is also a pumpkin grower is now embarking on a cross-country trek to see if his is record-breaking.

Kudos to Minnesota?s new apple
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Home of the delicious Honeycrisp apple, the University of Minnesota has created a new type it feels will be another winner ? the Kudos.

Superior National Forest fire spotted
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A relatively small fire has been spotted in the Superior National Forest around 15 miles southeast of Ely, Minnesota.

Recent rains bring optimism to Minnesota farmers

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association says 54% of the state's corn crops are rated “good" to “excellent" compared to 64% at this time last year, and 38% two years ago.