Weighing an impressive 70 pounds, the record-winning catfish could have made a whole lot of lip smacking good po’ boy sandwiches.
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New research from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) indicates that good-looking lawns are often better for water quality, which may come as surprise to those of us who thought that we were doing our part by growing a chemical and fertilizer-free lawn.
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If you want the one-sentence summary, it’s simple. It’s up to all of us to stop runoff and erosion from our own properties, otherwise in ten years, we’ll be swimming in P.
Read MoreSpooky noises in the night
Ten years later, Gary is now my husband, and it turns out that husbands are no braver than boyfriends when it comes to spooky noises in the night.
Read MoreThe Spirit of the St. Croix Valley
Whether it’s the beautiful natural surroundings or the sense of community the valley engenders, there’s just something about living in this part of the country that inspires Chuck Taylor and others like him to become everyday heroes.
Read MorePlanting Seeds Today for Cleaner Water Tomorrow
Here in Minnesota, when we hear our water’s in trouble, we do something to fix it.
Read MoreA wise old owl once told me
A hundred feet away another owl hooted in response and it suddenly felt like magic as we all sat wordlessly in the sparkling snow on a subzero night listening to the owls hoot for at least another minute.
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