Nitrate proposal will take some persuading

Gov. Mark Dayton and Ag Commissioner David Frederickson on Tuesday introduce their new plan to lower the nitrate levels in Minnesota's groundwater. The plan calls for farmers to We can hear the local farmers in the area, who oppose the idea of the state telling them how to farm, getting ready to say, Back in December the Brown County Board of Commissioners let a motion to accept free well testing from the state die without a second.

Board to look at hazard plan

Brown County Commissioners will consider a resolution and letter of commitment authorizing participation in the planning process and execution of a sub-grant agreement to update the Brown County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Sept. 5. The resolution includes a sub-grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.