Son Of Ethiopian Agronomist Uses Past To Create His Future At Land O' LakesTeddy Bekele is the son of an Ethiopian agronomist. After getting a taste of the family business at a young age, Bekele never thought farming would be in his future. But, after starting his career in mechanical engineering, he took a chance and made the move to Minnesota.
Land O' Lakes Plans $80M ExpansionLand O'Lakes is planning an $80-million expansion at its corporate headquarters, according to the Pioneer Press. The paper reports the expansion will centralize employees who are now split between the Arden Hills and Shoreview offices, while also making room for at least 200 new jobs.
Land O' Lakes Partners With State On Improving Water QualityThe state of Minnesota and Land O'Lakes say they'll work together to improve water quality. Gov. Mark Dayton and Land O'Lakes officials will announce details Wednesday, but the basic outlines call for Land O'Lakes' more than 4,000 member farms to implement better practices on water quality.
Minnesota Bids For 2020 College Football Championship GameMinnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and state business Tuesday launched an official bid Tuesday for the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship game. It would be played at the new Minnesota Vikings stadium under construction in Minneapolis, which is already hosting the 2018 Super Bowl and the 2019 Final Four.
Tips For Getting The Best From Generic Brands It seems like we're all in the grocery store this time of year. And most of us buy a few store brands.
Land O' Lakes Recalls Poultry Feed
Charges: Woman Embezzled $1.1 MillionA Brooklyn Park woman was charged Tuesday in federal court for one count of mail fraud after embezzling more than $1 million from Land O' Lakes.
Lawmaker: Land O' Lakes, DeCoster In NegotiationsA Maine lawmaker says New England's largest egg producer is in negotiations to sell its operations to Minnesota-based Land o' Lakes.
Land O' Lakes: From Concept To Dairy CaseLand O'Lakes isn't a publicly traded company, nor is it a privately held corporation. It's a co-operative, established 90 years ago by some 300 Minnesota farmers who had come up with a new way to make butter.
Missing Student, 15, Found Safe In Wis. A missing 15-year-old Minnesota girl has been found after authorities launched a search and rescue effort Sunday to find the teen, who went on a nature hike after dinner but never returned to her dorm room.
'Let's Kick Hunger Day' On WCCO RadioIt's Let's Kick Hunger Day in the Twin Cities! WCCO Radio has teamed up with Taste of the NFL to help feed struggling families.