Sheriff's office: Man "submerged" up to chest in corn, rescued from grain bin
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said the man's injuries did not appear to be life threatening.
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The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said the man's injuries did not appear to be life threatening.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota.
Lifesaving measures were conducted but unsuccessful.
The reporters were in an Osprey when they smelled the smoke.
AG Sec. Tom Vilsack will join President Biden Wednesday as they visit Dutch Creek Farms in Northfield to kick off a two-week "Investing in Rural America" tour.
President Joe Biden will be in Minnesota Wednesday with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to meet with a local farming family in Northfield.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says a farmer's chance of dying on the job is 800% times higher than any other occupation, with tractor rollovers as the leading cause of death.
Harold Wolle, the new president of the National Corn Growers Association, acknowledges recent farming challenges but argues corn growers and airlines can work together to their mutual benefit.
A Minnesota family is sharing their experience of tragedy to encourage fellow farmers to stay safe around large machines and technology.
Bailers, combines, discs and grinders are part of farm life. Taking your time and treating those machines with respect can mean the difference between life and death.
WCCO explores why the Hastings Creamery was closed and the impact its closure may have on surrounding farms.
The latest drought monitor from the Minnesota Department of Resources shows which parts of the state have suffered the most. Southern Minnesota, east of Interstate 35, is in severe drought.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
Fairgoers aren't strangers to all the animals and attractions, the food and the fun. But tucked away, far on the north side of the fairgrounds, is an inconspicuous, little house that's chock-full of history.
The storm came at a time when Renville County was just starting to get consistent rainfall.
As Logan Erickson stepped on the grate, his foot got caught in the tiniest of gaps and the 20-horsepower auger pulled him through.
A recent NASA study showed climate change could cut corn crop yields by 24% as early as 2030. While traditional farming is innovating, there's one solution in Faribault that grows 365 days a year, no matter the weather outside.
Jeff Wagner learned rural America played an important role in creating the summer break from school.
A Minnesota farmer finds a bright spot in a seasonal summer tradition despite constant battle with drought conditions.
Blueberry Fields of Stillwater may have just closed for the summer, with the heat expected to spoil the ripe berries. The owner of the fields basically launched a closeout sale Tuesday, giving bigger discounts for people picking bigger buckets.
Big River Farms says the lack of moisture has also hurt cover crop soil, which will be used for next year's growing season.
Three straight years of dry weather has impacted fruits and vegetables, and now smoke from the Canadian wildfires is creating new challenges.
June was the third warmest and second driest on record. State climatologists warn this might only be the start.
A member of the Biden administration is set to visit the Twin Cities this week, as farmers in Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin are struggling with drought.
Last fall, Renville County farmer Bill Voelz fell while working on a deer stand, and was paralyzed from the waist down. But after surgery and months of therapy, he finally got a chance to go home.
