Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails are great places to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. There is an abundance of recreational opportunities for individuals, friends and families to enjoy for an hour, a day, or a full weekend.
Last week, as a school, St. Mary’s students dressed in blue and yellow which are the colors that represent Down Syndrome awareness. Several students in Mrs. Pelzel’s Kindergarten class supported World Down Syndrome Day by wearing mismatched or crazy socks. The reason for wearing mismatched socks is that the 21st chromosome, which causes Down Syndrome, resembles a sock. ”We are happy to spread the message of love, acceptance, and uniqueness!” said Mrs. Pelzel.
Women from the breadth of Minnesota’s agriculture community are invited to share their stories with legislators and key leaders at the Minnesota State Capitol for Women in Ag Day on Monday, March 24.
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Brown County Heartland Express will not be operating on Thursday, July 4. Its phone lines will be open until 3 p.m. on July 3 for rides… Login to continue reading Login…
Smoked foods are wildly popular.
Bicycling is a great form of exercise and a wonderful way to spend time outdoors.
The first day of May brought a mid-week reprieve from our rainy spring, and this sight of trees in bloom behind the Chief Sleepy Eye… Login to continue reading Login…
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 74 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 27.This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas.
When we take time out of our busy schedules to buy, plant and care for a new tree, we know that we, as individuals, are unlikely to see it mature.