Thinking of planting a shrub yet this year? It’s getting late in the season to plant trees and shrubs, especially to benefit from the berries (Oct. is ideal, as trees are slipping into “hibernation” and don’t require as much stability and energy for growing). You’ll still want to water up untilContinue Reading

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the sale of 23 parcels of land in northeastern Minnesota at a public auction scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25, at noon (registration at 11:30 a.m.) at the Lake County Law Enforcement Center, Main Conference Room, 613 Third Ave., Two Harbors, MN. TheContinue Reading

According to the DNR at the end of September, “Well-timed and placed rain led to moderately increased flows at several locations, yet drought conditions continue across much of the state.” To monitor drought conditions, see HERE. The DNR’s Division of Ecological and Water Resources now posts their weekly “Stream FlowContinue Reading

The bill passed the house vote as of a few hours ago . . . According to the Duluth News Tribune: The bill … requires implementation of the act within 30 days of receiving requests. … it also reduces the amount of time, and limits the circumstances, under which anyoneContinue Reading