Outdoors
VNP visitor hours
The summer hours of operation for the four Voyageurs National Park visitor centers have been set.
A month of sky changes
In May Jupiter sinks into the sunset, ending a months-long guest starring role with the bright winter constellations. Those, too, are disappearing into the sun’s afterglow.
Misty morning
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Report fish die-offs
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans to contact the state duty officer if they see evidence of a fish die-off in a lake, river or stream. Fish die-offs can result from a variety of natural and human causes.
Minnesota moms: Join the Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge
Moms who live in Minnesota are invited to join a free virtual fishing challenge during Take a Mom Fishing Weekend Saturday, May 10, through Sunday, May 11, when Minnesota moms can fish without purchasing a fishing license.
Improving your garden soil
Many people are dissatisfied with the soil in their garden. A lot of these people think their only option is a raised bed garden. This is fine and it is a fun way to garden, but if you want to can or freeze some produce to eat in the wintertime, it can be hard to get enough vegetables to put some away.