Baking is a beloved tradition in many families. Though family baking sessions tend to be especially popular during the holiday season, there's nothing stopping families from breaking out the flour and having some fun in the kitchen at any time of year.
Fun is the focus when families bake together,...
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Youth of all ages can benefit from experiences that build healthy living practices. 4-H programs offer a variety of options for youth to be mindful with their food, feelings and relationships.
Ivy Tiesler, Rock County
Mindful munching...
Billions of people across the globe need eyeglasses to drive a car, read a book, watch television, and perform a host of other tasks of daily life.
Although glasses are highly effective, people who wear them understand they may have to make a few concessions while doing so. Unlike contact lenses,...
A holiday devoted to love and affection is nestled in the middle of the chilly days of February. Valentine's Day is a big day for retailers, and many advertising campaigns focus on gifting women everything from jewelry to chocolate to stuffed animals. That focus may not be unwarranted, but men also...
Every four years, citizens of the United States have the opportunity to vote for the highest office in the country - the President of the United States.
American presidents are limited to two four-year terms. Franklin Delano Roosevelt is the only president to ever serve more than two terms. The...
You will find a few walleyes during the evening hours in 16-24 ft. at Clearwater, Buffalo, and Pleasant Lakes. Most lakes are seeing northern pike being caught by using tip ups and shiner minnows. Fish along the 12-15 ft. weed edges. Lake Francis, Clearwater Lake, Lake John, Pleasant Lake, Lake...
Daily life was upended in March of 2020, when most of the world was first introduced to the novel coronavirus COVID-19. People from all walks of life were adversely affected by the pandemic, and certain industries, including travel and tourism, had an especially difficult time as the pandemic wore...
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Join Extension's Farm Business Management and Horticulture teams for a webinar series covering farm financial management basics for diversified specialty crop farms. In this three-part series we will go over their...
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See a new bug in the garden and it looks like it's laying eggs? Don't panic. This is the larva (and eggs) of the ladybug, a garden ally, and should be left to fend off aphids.
Did you make a new year's resolution this month? Extension...
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Indiangrass is one of many native grasses pictured in the new free ebook.
Gardening with Native Grasses in Cold Climates is now available through the University of Minnesota’s Press Books. With help and guidance from University of...