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What is a native plant community?
Native plant communities are groups of plants that tend to grow together under similar conditions and resemble landscapes that existed before European settlement. Scientists classify these communities...
A movement to "shop local" gained steam as more communities faced few options outside of big box stores. The shop local approach encourages consumers to patronize local businesses, and even those fully devoted to the cause might not realize how beneficial it can be. The following is a look at how...
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Lisa Keitel enthusiastically enjoys Minnesota’s diverse natural landscapes, ranging from urban to rural, including the Twin Cities’ bird sanctuary. “We are so privileged to live in Minnesota, with our flyway — and so many states only have...
Thanks to advancements in medicine and increased access to medical care, people are living longer. But that progress does not mean people are immune to illnesses or disabilities.
Many caregivers are highly trained professionals, but millions of informal caregivers offer unpaid assistance to the...
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The Remer Community Garden in Cass County sits behind the Father’s Heart and Hands food shelf, 25 miles southwest of Grand Rapids. Laura Moraczewski, an Extension Master Gardener volunteer, responded to an article in the local newspaper...
Ideas about shopping are never set in stone, and the pandemic illustrated just how quickly consumer trends and opinions can change. Many individuals are now reevaluating how they spend their hard-earned money, particularly since inflation has affected just how far a dollar can be stretched. When...
Each year on March 29, the United States honors the brave individuals who fought in the Vietnam War. Supporting National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a worthy effort that can send the right message to veterans who sadly were not always met with open arms when they returned home.
According to the U.S...
Various factors combine to make communities great places to be. If asked to describe an ideal community, individuals' answers would undoubtedly be as unique as the respondents themselves. However, safety is one attribute that would be at or near the top of most people's lists regardless of their...
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