2013

Re‘flaxing’ in northern Minnesota

By Liz Morrison Roseau County, Minn. — Fields of sky blue flax could once again blanket northwestern Minnesota. Farmers from Roseau and Marshall counties are growing flaxseed and fiber to be used in a new technology process for making soft linen fibers that can be knitted, like cotton. If successful, this new technology could revive northern Minnesota’s flax industry — once a major crop sector — and spur new value-added… Continue Reading Re‘flaxing’ in northern Minnesota

Northwoods nostalgia

–by Liz Morrison Listen to a radio segment on Minnestalgia’s wild rice http://rrfn.com/indepth/090513%20AURI%20Skogen%20Wild%20Rice.mp3 Jay and Lori Erckenbrack have been selling northwoods nostalgia for two decades. Their company, Minnestalgia, produces more than 80 food products from “up north,” including maple syrup and sugar; wild berry jellies, jams and syrups; pancake mixes; and wild rice. Their Minnestalgia Winery makes distinctive honey and wild berry wines. Now, the McGregor, Minn., entrepreneurs have introduced… Continue Reading Northwoods nostalgia

Minnesota macaroons make Oprah’s list of favorite things

Lily Bloom’s Kitchen, an AURI client, was featured in the August issue of O, The Oprah Magazine‘s list of O‘s “favorite things.” Lily Bloom’s Kitchen produces gluten-free macaroons and “Paparoons” which are macroons on a stick. Lily Bloom’s Kitchen was founded in 2009 by Larry Shiller to honor his mother, Lily Bloom. All products are gluten-free and feature all-natural flavorings and coloring.

New AURI video

A new video highlights AURI’s work in agricultural innovation and commercialization, and features AURI clients EarthClean and Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company.

MPR: Farmers hope spindly weed is a biofuel gusher

A July 31 MPR story looks at the possibility of camelina as a crop for biofuels. Ever Cat Fuels biodiesel plant in Isanti, Minn., is crushing the camelina seeds using a patented technology that can handle any plant-based feedstock. AURI Senior Project Development Director Dennis Timmerman was interviewed for the article: “It’s a great place for their industry to start,” he said. “Because their system has some advantages, allows the… Continue Reading MPR: Farmers hope spindly weed is a biofuel gusher

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