Benefits of Homesteading

Practicing a self-sufficient lifestyle is a great way to cut back on your utility bills, live closer to nature and reduce your interaction with the government and financial markets.

While a homestead can include many different activities and ideologies, there is one core philosophy shared by most homesteaders–self-reliance.

Girls on the Run set for Saturday

NORTH MANKATO — A 5K race set for Saturday is a celebratory event supporting Mankato YWCA’s Girls on the Run program.

Activities begin 8 a.m. in Spring Lake Park. The 10 a.m. race is a fundraiser for the program promoting joy, health and confidence for third- through fifth-grade girls.

For more information, visit: ywcamankato.org or email a request to: skylar@ywcamankato.org.

Library event offers free skills training

WASECA — Instructors will teach a variety of skills to participants in an interactive event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Waseca Public Library. The free event will feature short sessions about homesteading, growing microgreens, crafts and other subjects.

Sessions will be led by representatives of local businesses, library staff and community members.

Friends of the Waseca Public Library is the event’s host.

Source: mankatofreepress.com