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Farm custom rates expected to increase for 2026

Due to the high cost of investment in farm machinery, an ever-increasing number of farm operations are hiring other farm operators to provide some or all of their machinery resources for their farm operation. 

Here's what to know about towing trailers and campers

Question: I just purchased a pull behind camper. I have never owned or pulled one before. What do I need to know? 

Buffalo Ridge Insurance earns industry recognition

Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company of Urbandale, Iowa, announces that Buffalo Ridge Insurance has been named to their prestigious for the 18th straight year. 

This award recognizes outstanding continued service to customers and community and superior performance. 

To honor and serve

To the editor: 

What is the SAVE Act and what would it mean for elections?

Sen. Alex Padilla of California and Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota were joined by three Secretaries of State for a recent virtual press briefing to discuss the potential impacts of the SAVE America Act on elections. 

Adrift in 'unchartered' waters

After we sent pages to press last week for our March 26 edition, I began the familiar process of second-guessing AP (Associated Press) style choices, editorial judgement and potential errors and omissions. 

MnDOT hosts public open house for Highway 75 project in Luverne

More than 100 people attended last week’s Minnesota Department of Transportation open house to learn about the Highway 75 reconstruction project that starts April 15. 

On the Record March 18-24, 2026

Dispatch report 

March 18 

•Complainant reported suspicious activity. 

•An NSF check was reported. 

•Complainant reported a scam. 

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