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Crafts that require the usage of epoxy resin have exploded in popularity in recent years thanks in part to the relative ease of using this material. Epoxy resin is not a new material, but it has made a resurgence in recent years and might be worthy of investigation by creative individuals who have...
A road trip can be a relaxing and exciting way to see the country. According to the financial firm IPX 1031, 51 percent of Americans planned to travel more in 2023 than the year prior, and 67 percent were considering road trips over other options. Canadians also planned to travel, with the 2023...
Driving requires drivers to use their senses so they, their passengers and their fellow motorists can safely traverse the roadways. When any of those senses are compromised, the risk for accident increases.
Sight is vital to safe driving. Individuals who have vision problems must correct these...
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A common eastern bumble bee queen in Winona on March 3, 2024. Photo: Danielle Hudson
It is easy to see that this has been an unusually warm winter in Minnesota. Skis and sleds barely had a chance to get dusted off. People started...
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Climate adaptation strategies for forests vary across a spectrum of options, and an effective strategy is to experiment with multiple approaches across a landscape. Extension has tree selection lists to guide you no matter which strategy...
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A regenerating aspen stand
When we were developing the climate-ready woodlands tree recommendation lists, we were often surprised about which tree species were noton these lists, including iconic Minnesota species such as quaking aspen...
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Image: Young grape shoots damaged by late spring frost (May 11th, 2021). Photos taken by Madeline Wimmer.
Cold stress and frost damage have the potential to impact perennial fruit crops during different times of the year, and springtime...
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We've developed a new webpage for growers to learn about projected climate changes in Minnesota, and strategies for resilience that are specific to Minnesota, and to vegetable farming.
Climate models project the following about our future...
Much-needed moisture in the form of snow and rain blanketed the state Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. This photo is from Sturges Park in Buffalo on Monday morning. (Photo by Tom McDonnell)
Prior to the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose school board meeting last Monday, March 25, at 7:00 p.m., a public comment period at 6:30 p.m. brought out standing-room-only attendance in support of teachers in their contract negotiations with District 877.
Students and parents took turns addressing the...
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Minnows are now the ticket for walleyes on Clearwater Lake, Lake Sylvia, and Big Swan Lake in 12 to 18 feet. Sunfish action has slowed, but some crappies are being found suspended over 15 to 20 feet...
During the first week of October 2018, City of Buffalo officials gathered at the lot along Division Street in downtown Buffalo to not only close an old chapter in the city’s history, but also begin a...
Sometimes when it comes to bonding for projects, timing is everything and Wright County has been on a recent hot streak in that regard. In the bond issues for the under-construction Judicial Center...
Highway 12 drivers will see an improved roadway between Montrose and Howard Lake when the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) resurfaces, mill and overlay, the nine miles between Zephyr...
When you think about all of the amazing animals in this world, your mind tends to think about the large, furry critters, such as bears or moose. Yes, there are many crazy, cool critters in this...
The 2019 version of the Buffalo boys’ cross country team is the perfect definition of a team that reloads.
With only two returning varsity runners from last year’s state qualifying team, the Bison...
Unlike the boys race, the girls had much stiffer competition with No. 5 ranked Minnetonka competing.
The Skippers left no doubt who the field’s top-team was, placing the top-four finishes and five of...
Michael Tweten’s emergence as one of the state’s top receivers hasn’t gone to the senior’s head.
Through five games, Tweten ranks first in the state in receptions (46), yards (708), and touchdowns (...
The following instructions will show you how to prepare fresh pumpkin for pumpkin pies, pancakes, bread and other uses.
To Prepare Fresh Pumpkin: Cut a pumpkin in half and then into fourths. Use a...
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