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Dancing in the hayloft

Kirk Stensrud stands in front of The Round Barn Farm Aug. 21 near Red Wing, Minnesota. The barn is used as a bed and breakfast as well as a wedding venue.

RED WING, Minn. — Ten years ago, Kirk Stensrud and his wife, Wendy, were restless. The couple — whose children had moved out and left them empty nesters — lived and worked in the Twin Cities. …

SLAYTON, Minn. — Anywhere Dave Schwartz goes, he carries bookmarks shaped like a glass of chocolate milk listing nine of the essential nutrients found in milk. “Milk is the only product in …
NEW ENGLAND, N.D. — As a dairy farmer, being around cows alone for most of the day can be a little isolating. For Ariann Doe, participating in community dinner theatre is a way to get off the farm, …
GARFIELD, Minn. — Brian Krohnfeldt had a little extra help with chores and work around the farm Saturday, Oct. 3. Brian’s daughter, Emma, came back from South Dakota State University to join …
Mike Frey Claremont, South Dakota   What year did you start farming and what year did you retire? I started dairy farming after college graduation in 1992 and retired from milking …
AMHERST, Wis. — It was on his grandparents’ dairy farm that Tyler Biadasz first learned the value of a hard day’s work. Lessons learned on the farm helped prepare this athlete for the demands …
SOUTH WAYNE, Wis. — Manure plays an important role in preparing fields for future crops but getting it where it belongs takes careful planning. When something in that process goes awry, like a …
Columns

Desserts without an oven

I’ve been collecting these recipes for the perfect time: when I don’t have any extra time but am craving a sweet treat. It usually hits when we’re in the middle of harvest season, and I can’t …

  • Getting crowned

    My wife was recently crowned. No, she didn’t receive the type of crown that’s worn on the …

  • My true love: dairy

    My name is Jena Hanson, and I am honored to serve as the 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way. I am …

  • Technology: How much do we want?

    Fifty years ago, I took an evening class about computers. Basically, the course was teaching us how …

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Recipes
SWEDISH PANCAKES
1 cup milk 3 eggs 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla Mix ingredients and fry in a buttered pan. Top with syrup or fruit and whipped cream.
HUSBAND’S CHICKEN POT PIE
1 cup cooked, chopped chicken 1 cup thawed mixed vegetables 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup Bisquick Original 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Mix …
CHOCOLATE CHIP PUDDING COOKIES
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter,    room temperature   3/4 cup light brown …
CROCKPOT CHEESY POTATOES
30 ounces country-style hashbrowns 1/4 cup butter, melted 1   package (12-ounces) frozen mixed vegetables 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/4 cup green onion, chopped 2 cups …
CARROTS TO DIE FOR
4 cups carrots, sliced and cooked firm 1 1/3 stick of butter 2 medium onions 2 cans cream of celery soup 1 bag (16-ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 1 box cheddar cheese …