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4-H'ers can help build partnerships with their local food shelf

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Thanks to a gift from Compeer Financial, Minnesota 4-H has a special Helping Hands Award opportunity available. New data forecast a coming hunger crisis in Minnesota unlike anything seen since the Great Depression. Before the onset of...

Your "murder hornet" might be a cicada killer

Cicada killer on top of a cicada With news of “murder hornets” in the U.S., Minnesotans have been wary of large wasp-like insects flying around. Murder hornets have not been found in Minnesota, but there are some native insects that may seem similar, such as the elm sawfly and the cicada...

Take your burgers up a notch

The year 2020 is one few people will soon forget. Life changed dramatically and perhaps forever in 2020, when the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 forced billions of people across the globe to make sacrifices in an effort to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly virus. The...

Minnesota Fair Food Finder on Facebook

If you are like us, one of the reasons for going to the Great Minnesota Get-Together and other county fairs is for the FOOD. If you are out and about and see a State Fair Food Vendor open for business, post it here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/245420266734458/about **Disclaimer** with the...

6 steps to start researching your genealogy

Identifying one's family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor. Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from having done so. Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years. The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family...

Festive facts for July 4th

Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate the birth of their nation and independence from Great Britain. This day marks the anniversary of the presentation and acceptance of the Declaration of Independence, signed 242 years ago on July 4, 1776. The Declaration of Independence began as a letter to...

Remember fireworks safety when celebrating

Outdoor celebrations dominate social schedules each summer. Several of these celebrations coordinate with national holidays or days of national pride and are accompanied by barbecues, parades, picnics, and often fireworks. Fireworks can add character and excitement to group events. When done well,...

The history of America's Independence Day

Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States. Each year, family, friends and revelers anticipate the arrival of the holiday so they can host barbecues, enjoy the sun, listen to their favorite summertime tunes, and...

How to master grilling a thick cut of meat

A thick cut of meat grilled over an open flame can make for a mouth watering meal. While such an endeavor likely won't lead to any complaints around the dinner table, many people still shy away from grilling especially thick cuts of meat. A thick cut of uncooked meat can intimidate even the most...

The delicious history of cheesecake

Rich, creamy and decadent, cheesecake is enjoyed across the globe. There are many famous cheesecake bakeries in North America, and those who can't resist digging their forks into this beloved dessert may assume that cheesecake traces its origins there. In fact, cheesecake traces its origins to the...