You might have read about the results of the Blandin Foundation's Rural Pulse survey - it's sweet news about us and our neighbors. More than eight in 10 folks (84 percent) living in our part of rural Minnesota say they are able to make a positive impact in their community, and that the community works together effectively.

The transition of Doug and Diane's Finke's Berry Farm to Steve Schulstrom and Rita Vavrosky's Spectrum Farm Strawberries is evidence that these positive statistics reflect our world.

Steve and Rita told me all about their new adventure on a sunny afternoon a few days ago....