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Spring rains impacting SE Minnesota planting season

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May 4, 2024

Spring rains impacting SE Minnesota planting season

LEWISTON, Minn. (KTTC) – The recent string of rainy weather has been beneficial for southeast Minnesota farmers as the season begins.

KTTC stopped by a Lewiston farm Friday.

Bruce Gilbeck of Fremont Farms said the rain has been a big help as he begins planting this year’s crop of soybeans and corn, even after a dry start.

“It was scary early, ‘cause we were so dry, and now we’ve been getting really good rains. So, I think our chances of our drought are at least minimized,” Gilbeck said.

Although Gilbeck said this amount of rainfall has been good for crops, he also expressed his concern if there ends up being too much rain.

Brad Carlson, an extension educator at the University of Minnesota Extension, said the area soil can handle about one inch of rain per week this time of year, but if it exceeds this amount, problems can arise.

“The other problem that we potentially might encounter here with the soil completely saturated is because there is no capacity for the water to soak in anymore,” Carlson said. “Most of what is going to fall from here on out is probably going to run off and so we do have the potential for some erosion problems also.”

Gilbeck also noted the possibility of crusting could be a concern. Crusting is a phenomenon where pouring rain creates a hard surface to the soil, making it harder for plants to bud.

“The only worry we have at this point is crusting and emergence issues, and it looks like we’re going to have rain for the next couple of weeks, so I think it will stay moist and we’ve got a nice sprout on the corn so I think it should come through without any crusting issues,”Gilbeck said.

Although the season has just begun, Carlson said the early stages bode well for this year’s yields.

“This year, the vast majority of the corn is planted now, there certainly is some that is still left, but most of it is in the ground and it got in the ground at a very ideal time, so from that standpoint, we are set up for very good yields this year,” Carlson said.

Gilbeck added how, for southeast Minnesota, an optimal planting date for corn is typically the last week of April or the first week of May to get the best possible product.

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A look at Minnesota's revamped wide receiver room for 2025

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December 26, 2024

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A look at Minnesota's revamped wide receiver room for 2025

Entering this transfer portal, Minnesota’s wide receiver room was a major focus for P.J. Fleck and his coaching staff.

It shouldn’t be a surprise. Entering the offseason, the Gophers were set to say goodbye to both Daniel Jackson and Elijah Spencer. Behind them, the depth at the position was highly inexperienced outside of Le’Meke Brockington. The only other receiver to appear in more than 10 games this season was Cristian Driver who had a limited impact in 2024.

Now with the Gophers putting the finishing touches on their transfer portal class this window, three of the program’s top four commitments in the portal are wide receivers.

This month, the Gophers have landed wide receiver commitments out of the protal. Those additions come in the forms of; Nebraska’s Malachi Coleman (No. 90 overall transfer), Miami (OH)’s Javon Tracy (No. 97 overall transfer), and UCLA’s Logan Loya (No. 222 overall transfer).

Combined, the three wide receivers bring 88 career games of experience with them and over 1,500 career snaps.

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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on Dec. 25, 2024

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December 26, 2024

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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on Dec. 25, 2024 – CBS Minnesota

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WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says rain will move in late Thursday and stick around into the weekend.

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MSU Alum Having Career Year for Minnesota Vikings

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December 25, 2024

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MSU Alum Having Career Year for Minnesota Vikings

Former Michigan State wide receiver and current Minnesota Viking Jalen Nailor has been terrific in his third season in the pros. As the third wide receiver on the field alongside Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, Nailor has improved his career numbers in his now third year in the league.

Drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of MSU, the Vikings landed a strong piece to an even stronger offense in the Vikings. Nailor’s efforts since joining the Vikings have provided the franchise comfort knowing he is out on the field.

In his first season, Nailor played in 15 games, recording nine receptions in 13 targets. He posted 179 receiving yards in his rookie campaign, averaging 19.9 yards per reception. Receiving seven first downs in Year 1, the Vikings looked to get Nailor more involved on the roster in Year 2.

Though the team wanted to get more out of Nailor, they were unable to due to Nailor’s lack of time on the field. In his second season, Nailor only played in six games. In the six games, Nailor totaled only three receptions that went for 29 receiving yards. Nailor received one first down on the season before he was inactive in Weeks 15, 16 and 17.

In what would be a do-or-die season after a lackluster second-season campaign, Nailor made sure he reminded Viking fans why he belonged. Playing in 15 games for the Vikings this season, Nailor has dropped career highs in four different statistical categories. MSU fans should be proud of their former Spartan.

Nailor has 20 receptions, which is one of his new career highs, and he has totaled 280 yards, averaging 14 yards per reception. His best game on the season came against the Detroit Lions back in Week 7, where he recorded four receptions in five targets and got 76 receiving yards, averaging 19 yards per reception.

As the Vikings approach the postseason, Nailor should be a key piece to a deep playoff run if the Vikings make it as far. Minnesota, going into Week 17, has a record of 13-2 and should continue to be a force to take seriously for whoever it faces in the playoffs.

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