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Governor Tim Walz announced Phase III of the Stay Safe MN plan on June 5, including a gradual turn of the dial to allow cautious and safe re-opening of indoor dining, gyms, and entertainment venues beginning Wednesday, June 10. Customers and employees will be either strongly recommended or required...
We are still a little more than two months away from the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 11, and five months from the general election Tuesday, Nov. 3, but many Minnesotans may want to consider the option of registering for absentee voting.
Absentee voting will start on Friday, June 26 – the start...
“I feel that God put me on earth to tend His gardens. To bring others hope and faith. Hope: that a seed will sprout. Faith: that it will grow and bear fruit and nourish those that tend it.” These words from Mel Bartholomew, inventor of the Square Foot Gardening Method, have inspired Connie and...
There was no oval track, and there were no official timekeepers, but Nick Oak’s morning run last Saturday, June 6 ended in championship style.
On the same morning the Class AA boys state track and field meet was supposed to be held at Hamline University in St. Paul, family, friends, teammates, and...
When, and if, the high school sports season returns for the 2020-21 school year, there will be a new voice leading the charge for the Buffalo gymnastics team.
The school announced on April 30 that Alicia Malewicki will be the team’s new head coach. Malewicki will replace Martha Driscoll-Nelson, who...
Minnesota Department of Agriculture reports the emerald ash borer (EAB) to be active from May 1 through September 1. EAB is responsible for destroying millions of ash trees across the US including in Minnesota.
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Some things you can do to prevent the spread of EAB:
Do not...
Sad to see your tulip garden fading? Here's a late spring flowering bulb that's often overlooked for perennial gardens. Summer snowflake, Leucojum aestivum, band putting on looms in late May and can put on quite a show.
It is a long-lasting perennial in the Amaryllis family, similar to daffodils,...
If you have rodents making tunnels in your yard, it’s important to figure out which critter is the culprit so that you can use the proper management practices. Vole and mole damage look quite different from one another, so they should be easy to identify and then manage appropriately.
In the home...
Warm weather means more opportunities to spend time outdoors while at home. Whether your favorite form of outdoor recreation includes sitting on the patio reading or digging in the garden, there's a good chance that you will be sharing the space with local wildlife. Optimizing opportunities to view...
The American flag is a symbol of the country's history, pride and success in overcoming political oppression. Through its many incarnations and variations, the Stars and Stripes has waved over government buildings, schools and private residences.
According to History.com, in 1775, the Second...
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