State agencies offering free suicide prevention training to faith leaders
Minnesota is facing a critical shortage of mental health workers, especially in rural parts of the state. In an effort to provide support, the state is turning to a staple in many small communities for help. The Department of Agriculture is offering free suicide prevention trainings to faith leaders this spring. Meg Moynihan from the Department of Agriculture joined the Fox 9 Morning News to discuss the upcoming trainings.
Minnesota is facing a critical shortage of mental health workers, especially in rural parts of the state. In an effort to provide support, the state is turning to a staple in many small communities for help. The Department of Agriculture is offering free suicide prevention trainings to faith leaders this spring. Meg Moynihan from the Department of Agriculture joined the Fox 9 Morning News to discuss the upcoming trainings.
Emerald ash borer found in Faribault County for the first time
Emerald ash borer has now been confirmed in 40 Minnesota counties.
Emerald ash borer has now been confirmed in 40 Minnesota counties.
2 Minnesota men accused of falsely selling crops as organic
Two Minnesota farmers are accused of conspiring to sell more than $46 million in chemically treated crops as organic, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
Two Minnesota farmers are accused of conspiring to sell more than $46 million in chemically treated crops as organic, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
Looking to buy your first farm? A new grant could help with the down payment
Minnesotans looking to purchase their first farm might be able to qualify for a $15,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to help pay for it.
Minnesotans looking to purchase their first farm might be able to qualify for a $15,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to help pay for it.
Drought conditions could impact Minnesota Christmas trees for years to come
With the lack of rainfall over the last two years, Christmas tree farmers in Minnesota have been forced to adapt to the changing conditions.
With the lack of rainfall over the last two years, Christmas tree farmers in Minnesota have been forced to adapt to the changing conditions.
Minnesota man's 2,560-pound pumpkin wins California contest; sets record
A horticulture teacher from Minnesota set a new U.S. record Monday for the heaviest pumpkin after raising a giant gourd weighing 2,560 pounds.
A horticulture teacher from Minnesota set a new U.S. record Monday for the heaviest pumpkin after raising a giant gourd weighing 2,560 pounds.
Barges getting stuck on Mississippi River amid drought
Parts of Minnesota are now in "extreme drought," and the ongoing drought is causing problems on the Mississippi River. Barges are getting stuck in the river, which is impacting crop shipments.
Parts of Minnesota are now in "extreme drought," and the ongoing drought is causing problems on the Mississippi River. Barges are getting stuck in the river, which is impacting crop shipments.
Police: Fire at Lynde Greenhouse and Nursery being investigated as arson
Police say the massive fire over the weekend at a popular Maple Grove greenhouse is being investigated as a possible arson.
Police say the massive fire over the weekend at a popular Maple Grove greenhouse is being investigated as a possible arson.
Risk of wildfires from off-road vehicles, farming equipment, DNR warns
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning about the potential for wildfires to start from equipment and off-road vehicles due to the ongoing drought in central and southern Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning about the potential for wildfires to start from equipment and off-road vehicles due to the ongoing drought in central and southern Minnesota.
25 apple orchards in Minnesota to visit this fall
Apple picking is a classic fall activity in Minnesota, with several homegrown varieties available throughout the season. Here are some of the best orchards for your fall frolic!
Apple picking is a classic fall activity in Minnesota, with several homegrown varieties available throughout the season. Here are some of the best orchards for your fall frolic!
LuceLine Orchard offers pick-your-own apples, free activities for children
Minnesota is home to more than 120 apple orchards, including LuceLine Orchard in Watertown.
Minnesota is home to more than 120 apple orchards, including LuceLine Orchard in Watertown.
90-year-old Waconia farm store owner shares tips for harvest season: Garden Guy
A local farmer has been gardening and selling her produce in Waconia for decades, and she's offering tips on what to do with all your veggies this harvest season.
A local farmer has been gardening and selling her produce in Waconia for decades, and she's offering tips on what to do with all your veggies this harvest season.
New bird flu cases confirmed in Minnesota months after last reported case
Bird flu is back in Minnesota, with a new case confirmed months after it was last previously detected.
Bird flu is back in Minnesota, with a new case confirmed months after it was last previously detected.
Man dies after falling from farming equipment in Stearns County
A 76-year-old man died after falling off a ladder on the side of a piece of farming equipment in Stearns County on Monday afternoon.
A 76-year-old man died after falling off a ladder on the side of a piece of farming equipment in Stearns County on Monday afternoon.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith marks Day 1 at Minnesota State Fair
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith speaks with FOX 9's Hannah Flood on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith speaks with FOX 9's Hannah Flood on the first day of the Minnesota State Fair.
Invasive moth that feeds on carrots found in Minnesota for first time
Minnesotan gardeners struggling with a drought this summer have a new challenge on their hands – the newly spotted purple carrot-seed moth.
Minnesotan gardeners struggling with a drought this summer have a new challenge on their hands – the newly spotted purple carrot-seed moth.
Highway signs promote controversy after intending to honor farmer community
Signs intended to honor farmers along Highway 10 have since been taken down after creating controversy.
Signs intended to honor farmers along Highway 10 have since been taken down after creating controversy.
Highway signs promote controversy after intending to honor farmer community
Signs intended to honor farmers along Highway 10 have since been taken down after creating controversy.
Signs intended to honor farmers along Highway 10 have since been taken down after creating controversy.
Farmers in the Minnesota River Valley struggle with drought
The driest conditions in the state are centered around the metro, in a thin stripe of moderate to severe drought along the Minnesota River Valley. In that area, some farmers are predicting up to a 50% loss in their yields for the second consecutive year.
The driest conditions in the state are centered around the metro, in a thin stripe of moderate to severe drought along the Minnesota River Valley. In that area, some farmers are predicting up to a 50% loss in their yields for the second consecutive year.
‘Organic farmer’ indicted in $46 million grain fraud scheme
A Jeffers, Minnesota, farmer who sold grains as organic for more than half a decade is now facing fraud charges for deceiving his buyers.
A Jeffers, Minnesota, farmer who sold grains as organic for more than half a decade is now facing fraud charges for deceiving his buyers.