RICE LAKE, Wis. — The year was 1925. Calvin Coolidge became the first U.S. president to have his inauguration broadcasted on radio. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” …
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — For over two decades combined, two volunteers have witnessed the growth of a statewide dairy products contest. Dairy farmer Joan Oberhaus, and seasoned judge, Randy Swensen, …
CASHTON, Wis. — Derek Trescher has been active in the National FFA Organization since his high school days, and because of his experiences during that time, he has always wanted to find ways to …
Tell us about your family and farm. My family consists of me; my husband, Matt; and our two kids, Rhett and Kinsley. We farm alongside Matt’s dad, Aaron, on a 320-acre farm tucked into a valley …
BONDUEL, Wis. — As her youngest child nears school age, Kaci Wolf had wondered what her next step in life might be. “I would describe myself as a chronic creative,” Kaci said. …
SAUK RAPIDS, Minn. — It is easy to spot Clint Mielke’s car in the pit during a demolition derby, but not because of his number. Rather, his car is painted black and white like a cow, and …
Izzy Brockpahler 15 years old When do you do chores? Mornings, usually. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? Favorite is feeding calves. Least favorite is cleaning mangers. …
Avalin Miller 16 years old Parents: Dan and Karen Kellogg, Minnesota Wabasha County Editor’s note: Dairy Star is having dairy kids journal a day in their life on the farm. Tuesday, …
LYLE, Minn. — Though Roger and Lori Read have won the Brown Swiss Protein Genetic Herd in the category for herds with over 100 cows three times before, when they received notice that they were …
TOMAH, Wis. — The Monroe County Fairgrounds have served as the summer vacation home for many families over the years, including the Brandau family. Doug and Jennifer Brandau of Wilton and their …
ROCHESTER, Minn. — The year is 1919, and the Sisters of St. Francis in Rochester have purchased 212 acres for a dairy farm. By 1923, the barn was built and the dairy had commenced supplying …
BIRNAMWOOD, Wis. — As a young 4-H member, Ava Medo discovered she had a passion for dairy goats. Her enthusiasm for goats has grown with her and provided opportunities her third-grade self …
Jan & Phillip Damhof Blomkest, Minnesota Within this feature the Dairy Star catches up to retired farmers to talk about the ups and downs they had when dairy farming. The feature …
