The plight of the ice fighters
At the end of October, I went to pick up my daughters from school. It was a blustery cold day … Continue reading The plight of the ice fighters
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The urban tree: both savior and villain
Our family camps quite a bit, and my two daughters have high standards when it comes to campsites. The campsite … Continue reading The urban tree: both savior and villain
What’s in your water?
Here in Minnesota, we have a mishmash of all sorts of fascinating landscapes – landscapes formed by volcanoes, ones carved … Continue reading What’s in your water?
Minnesota’s vanishing shorelines – and what we can do about it
Last week, I had the pleasure of crashing a boat ride for local municipal officials. Staff from the Chisago Lakes … Continue reading Minnesota’s vanishing shorelines – and what we can do about it
Want lakeshore property? Local realtor workshop ties dreams with reality.
Once upon a time, there was a Minnesota family. Tom and Joan both have a deep love of the outdoors, … Continue reading Want lakeshore property? Local realtor workshop ties dreams with reality.
A farm, a family, and a lifetime of learning.
The first year the Mold family practiced vertical till on their farm fields, the sight of all that corn residue … Continue reading A farm, a family, and a lifetime of learning.
Envisioning a less salty future
Have you ever seen the intricate dance of a convoy of snow plows clearing a highway after a winter storm? … Continue reading Envisioning a less salty future
It takes a village: the journey of getting Martin Lake de-listed
“So wait, is Martin Lake going to be de-listed?” The voice of the woman asking the question carried both hope … Continue reading It takes a village: the journey of getting Martin Lake de-listed
Saving our water one storm drain at a time
I’ve always been fascinated how water moves across landscapes – when it comes back down to the ground as rain … Continue reading Saving our water one storm drain at a time
The Salty Doldrums of Minnesota Winter
February starts to tease at spring, but also showcases the extent to which we’ve relied on salt to get us … Continue reading The Salty Doldrums of Minnesota Winter
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