Minnesota 60 progress on pace
October 28, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
Phase 1, 2 to open later this year
WORTHINGTON There won’t be an official celebration of the Minnesota 60 four-lane expansion project until the entire stretch of highway from Bigelow to Interstate 90 is completed. Nevertheless, those who have been driving the detour route for the better part of two years might be joyously tapping on their steering wheel with a smile on their face when the first and second phases of the project open later this year. Continue Reading
WILLMAR University of Minnesota research shows that April 25 marks the beginning of the ideal time to plant corn in Minnesota, but the state crop weather report shows that none of the state’s corn and soybean crops has been planted.
Wow. What a difference a year makes. At this time last year, area farmers were struggling with wet weather, immature and wet crops and a long, harsh harvest season. This year, the combines are gobbling up the corn and soybean fields at a dramatic clip under sunny skies. This year’s crops are dry and of higher quality than last year. And, the prices are good, too.
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