2+ week, 4+ day ago  (700+ words) The Grygla General store has been providing the small town of Grygla with food, supplies and community connection since 1910." With the next closest grocery store 40 miles away, owner Cheyenne Irlbeck understands how important her store is to the community as…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (544+ words) The time between recess and science class was short but loud with the clanging together of shovels and children's exuberance. "I love Arbor Day so much I'm going to marry Arbor Day!" a boy in a Marvel T-shirt cheered after…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (343+ words) What connects you to the land? For Josh Kielsmeier-Cook, that connection is locally grown food, especially when grown sustainably." Kielsmeier-Cook recently joined the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) as the director of statewide sustainable agriculture and…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (640+ words) In a world of increasing weather and climate volatility, the work of adaptation is not just a "nice to have," it is the bedrock of our future," said Heidi Roop, director of the UMN Climate Adaptation Partnership. We are no…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (592+ words) University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota State Fair have partnered to begin a major renovation of the iconic three-story 4-H Building at the State Fairgrounds and an expansion of the statewide 4-H program. This landmark initiative is the largest…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (515+ words) The spring weather we've been experiencing lately has confused wildlife, plants, and gardeners alike. Before you rush to plant seeds or seedlings, it helps to pause and plan. In Minnesota, successful gardening starts with good timing. With wide temperature swings,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (208+ words) 7: 00 p. m. Central time The University of Minnesota Extension sheep and goat team hosts this webinar with Janet Mc Nally of Tamarack Lamb and Wool, who will talk about livestock guardian dogs. Learn from Janet's years of experience raising sheep around large…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (737+ words) When you first walk into Friendship Place, you see an excellent library with no wrong book choices, then you find a table in the kitchen big enough for many children to gather." Then, walk out the kitchen door, and you'll…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (283+ words) 5: 30 - 6: 30 p. m. Central time Join us for a lively virtual cooking experience designed for youth in kindergarten and up. Participants will learn about the traditions and celebration of Cinco de Mayo and then prepare a dish inspired by the holiday." Youth will…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (886+ words) Across Minnesota, forests, prairies and wetlands shape both the character of our landscape and our sense of place. Today, Minnesota's natural landscapes face growing pressure from invasive species, habitat fragmentation, land-use change and climate change. These stressors have contributed to…...