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Nebraska Dairy Princess to be Crowned March 12

March 05, 2013 3:11 PM
The Nebraska State Dairy Convention will feature the coronation of a new Nebraska Dairy Princess Tuesday, March 12, at Divots Convention Center. The event is part of the evening banquet beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Healthy Students Are Better Students: New Report Illustrates The Wellness Impact of Nutrition and Physical Activity on Improving Academic Achievement

March 05, 2013 10:10 AM
As schools prepare for standardized testing this spring, school leaders, teachers and parents are focused on ensuring students are prepared to do their best. However, research shows that regular access to better nutrition - starting with breakfast - coupled with increased opportunities for physical activity may help students reach their potential throughout the school year, which may lead to better performance at testing time and beyond.

Midwest Dairy Council Rewards Three Minnesota Schools with Visits from Vikings Player Kyle Rudolph for Fuel Up to Play 60

February 27, 2013 8:00 AM
Students and staff at Palmer Lake Elementary in Brooklyn Park, Golden Hill Learning Center in Rochester and Bridgewater Elementary in Northfield are ready to show some purple pride! Because of their enthusiastic efforts in the Fuel Up to Play 60 program’s Super Bowl Breakfast Challenge, they have been awarded visits from Minnesota Vikings player and 2012 Pro Bowl MVP, Kyle Rudolph on Thursday, February 28 and Friday, March 1.

Dairy Princess Opportunities Abound

February 13, 2013 2:52 PM
Across Minnesota, counties are currently seeking dairy princess candidates and in many parts of the state, that means applications, a contest and a banquet. But in other areas, it may mean one young woman simply needs to speak up and offer her time and enthusiasm to the role.