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Viewer feels like they are in a kayak at lake level, paddling toward a lighthouse and another building on the water.

An ongoing study identifies constraints to water-based recreation among Minnesota’s Black population.

4-H alum Christine Lenoard setting up cheese tastings at multiple place settings on a table.

Christine Leonard credits her 4-H experiences with leading her to become an entrepreneur connecting people to the land — through cheese.

A spigot in a tree with a bucket under it to harvest syrup.

Does a warm winter affect the timing of sap flow?

Dwarf umbrella plant with sticky spots and tan dots on the leaves and stems.

This is a good time to check your houseplants for pests and some trees and shrubs are ready for pruning. See what else you can do while waiting to get into the garden.

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