Local butter sculptor prepares for Minnesota State Fair
Tucked away in his home art studio in Litchfield, Gerry Kulzer creates masterpieces in the form of three-dimensional portrait busts. FOX 9’s Leah Beno was shocked when she walked in the door, and Kulzer asked if he could carve her face during the interview for practice.
Tucked away in his home art studio in Litchfield, Gerry Kulzer creates masterpieces in the form of three-dimensional portrait busts. FOX 9’s Leah Beno was shocked when she walked in the door, and Kulzer asked if he could carve her face during the interview for practice.
MN State Fair will have no live dairy cow births due to bird flu concerns
Cattle in dairy shows must now have a negative H5N1 test and there will be no live dairy calf births at the Miracle of Birth Center.
Cattle in dairy shows must now have a negative H5N1 test and there will be no live dairy calf births at the Miracle of Birth Center.
MN vegetable farmers struggle amid wet summer start
After 23 years of selling lettuce, asparagus, onions, green beans, zucchini and more, Peter’s Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn farm has seen plenty of changes from Mother Nature.
After 23 years of selling lettuce, asparagus, onions, green beans, zucchini and more, Peter’s Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn farm has seen plenty of changes from Mother Nature.
Owatonna’s Bushel Boy fined nearly $200K for unpaid overtime wages
An indoor farming operation in Owatonna, Minnesota, has been ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in back wages and damages after failing to workers.
An indoor farming operation in Owatonna, Minnesota, has been ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in back wages and damages after failing to workers.
Bird flu outbreak in Benton County 'is a concern', Gov. Walz says
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the recent bird flu outbreak detected in Benton County dairy cows last weekend.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the recent bird flu outbreak detected in Benton County dairy cows last weekend.
Bird flu detected in Benton County dairy cows
Bird flu, known by the medical term H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), was detected in a Benton County dairy cow herd after an outbreak over the weekend, according to state officials.
Bird flu, known by the medical term H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), was detected in a Benton County dairy cow herd after an outbreak over the weekend, according to state officials.
Parkers Prairie farm accident: 1 dead after machinery falls on him
A man is dead near Parkers Prairie following an accident that happened when a group tried to fix a piece of farming equipment.
A man is dead near Parkers Prairie following an accident that happened when a group tried to fix a piece of farming equipment.
Emerald ash borer found in SW Minnesota county for first time
An "emergency quarantine" on wood movement has been enacted after officials confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer for the first time ever in a county in southwestern Minnesota.
An "emergency quarantine" on wood movement has been enacted after officials confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer for the first time ever in a county in southwestern Minnesota.
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.
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.
A Minnesota farmer was with friends and family when he passed away due to a medical emergency while on vacation in Mexico.
Unseasonably warm weather changes landscape for farmers, falls
Unseasonably warm weather is changing the landscape of Minnesota as we approach a new year.
Unseasonably warm weather is changing the landscape of Minnesota as we approach a new year.
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.
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
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.
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
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its plant hardiness zone map. FOX 9's Rose Schmidt reports.
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
Hutchinson High School expands their farm-to-school meal program, to provide fresh, local food for students. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports.
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.
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.
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.
Feral pigs, farmed mink management opinions sought by Minnesota DNR
Minnesota agencies are asking people to share their perspectives on the state's management of the animals.
Minnesota agencies are asking people to share their perspectives on the state's management of the animals.
President Biden launches rural investment plan in Minnesota
President Joe Biden launched a new rural investment plan in Minnesota Wednesday.
President Joe Biden launched a new rural investment plan in Minnesota Wednesday.
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.
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.