The National Geographic Society believes that, in the formation of civilization, humans have never tackled the issue of garbage wholeheartedly. A personal headache, an environmental problem. One …

Here’s another project for you: A pollinator garden. It’s more than bees. It’s butterflies, moths, beetles and even birds.   These critters are specifically impacted by …

An announcement from the U.S. Mint sent shock waves through the country in late May, as word spread that the department will soon produce its last penny.   For generations, the one-cent …

My grandmother, Estella Foster, spent her middle years in western North Dakota during the last years of the 19th century and the first decade of the next. “Nothing much went on out there …

The United States Department of Agriculture’s updates to the Farm Service Agency Farm Loan Program are officially in effect. These changes, part of the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for …

On fishing opener 1985, I caught the biggest and best fish ever: I married a Traut. Though we chose that date primarily in the hopes of good weather, it was appropriate because fishing was one of the …

Agriculture today has farmers focusing on sustainability now more than ever.   Growing concerns from the general public continue to push the many sectors of agriculture to become creative …

One doesn’t have to look up for too long in Minnesota before stunning beauty flies into view, making the state a haven for birds and avian admirers alike.   The North Star State is …

Thinking that it might be boring to live in places where weather patterns are basically consistent, we lifelong Minnesotans might be surprised to learn that, for at least 40% of Americans, according …

Traveling in Minnesota is not as simple as turning the key and pressing the gas; drivers must navigate icy roads, kamikaze deer, heavy snow, a steady flow of tractors throughout much of the year and …

From the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor until the Vietnam War ended, war correspondents were a vital link between men who were called to fight or who enlisted in the U.S. military and members of the …

Summer in Minnesota is a busy time. After surviving another long winter, we instinctively and collectively yearn to get outside and enjoy the warm weather.   Summer brings many activities …