Join MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey for a look at back at the 2023 Minnesota legislative session at 7 p.m. July 27 at the Moorhead Public Library. Bring your questions and your suggestions for issues to follow moving forward. For more information, contact Dylan Green.

The Benton County Farmers Union annual convention is 7 p.m. July 28 at Carol and Steve Anderson's farm, 14235 115th Ave NE, Foley. Call Carol Anderson for more information.

The Dakota County Farmers Union annual convention is 6 p.m. July 31 at the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm, 16965 Brandtjen Farm Drive, Lakeville, in the big white barn. Watch for the blue Farmers Union signs for directions. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Joe Atkins, Dakota County Commissioner will speak on "Dakota County At Its Best."…

The Aitkin Summer Farm Festival features Aitkin County farms and farmers, live music with the French Hillbillies, farm tours and demos, riveting educational talks, art and craft vendors, Log Home Pizza with locally grown toppings, tasty beverages and more. The event is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6 at Clear Lake Gardens, 31213 292nd…

The Todd County Farmers Union annual picnic is 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 6 at Clarissa Park.

MFU members are invited to dinner and a show in Alexandria on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Meet at 5:45 p.m. for dinner at Lure Lakebar, 2800 N Nokomis NE, Alexandria, and mingle with other members before enjoying Beautiful the Carole King The Musical. Your $60 ticket includes dinner of your choice and the theater show. This…

Minnesota Cooks will be taking over the Chef Stage at Garlic Fest on Saturday, Aug. 12 at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson.  

The Chippewa County Farmers Union annual convention is 5 p.m. Aug. 12 at 234 Center Avenue W, Clara City. MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl will speak.

The Cass County Farmers Union annual convention is 11:30 a.m. Aug. 14 at the Countryside Restaurant, 880 Highway 10 S, Motley. Contact Gary Sampson for more information.

Join Dodge County Historical Society member Jim Checkel for a tour of the last remaining Civil War Recruiting Station west of the Mississippi River and the ruins of the seminary, one of the first colleges in the state of Minnesota. The Recruiting Station was built as a law office for James George, a Mexican War…

The Waseca/Steele Farmers Union annual county convention is 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Boat House Grill and Bar, 406 9th St. NE, Waseca. There will be a short meeting to consider resolutions to the state convention, a review of the past year by MFU President Gary Wertish and election of officers. President Roger Rucker…