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Minnesota Man Smashes State Fishing Record Twice In Two Months
This Minnesota man didn't forget to set the hook. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife division highlighted one Twin Cities man for breaking his state record for a Black Crappie in back-to-back months!. Our next record fish highlight is a fan favorite: black crappie!. Nolan Sprengeler of...
Insane Aerial Footage of Flooded Valley Fair
The aerial footage of Shakopee, Minnesota's Valley Fair amusement park is truly shocking. The rivers rose rapidly during last week's flooding and had a few coasters in its devastating path. The video, courtesy of Kare 11 out of Minneapolis/St. Paul says it all. It's important to note that the park...
A brush with history: new Winsted mural pays tribute to town’s past
A project many years in the making has come to a close. On Sunday, the Winsted Arts Council’s new mural was hung on the south side wall of the Corner Bar. The design for the mural shows what the town looked like in the early 1900s. The image shows the town from a viewpoint above Winsted Lake, and the bottom of the mural features the phrase “Winsted: The Village by the Lake.”
Music in the Park brings twilight tunes to Mound
Minnesotans eagerly anticipate warm summer nights all year long, and what better way to spend them than enjoying local music with friends and neighbors? The Northwest Tonka Lions, Mound-Westonka Rotary Club, the City of Mound, and Westonka Community Education are proud to sponsor monthly a Music in the Park summer concert series at Surfside Park. The series kicked off on June 13 with Chris Kelly Live and the opening of...
How can you help reduce stormwater runoff? Here's a few simple home hacks.
MOUND, Minn. — Stormwater drains are getting extra work this year, and with more rainfall in the forecast this week, it's put certain a problem front and center. So how can we reduce stormwater runoff? And why is it a concern?Foliage with function highlights Julie Weisenhorn's home, but it didn't always look this way."Prior to this project, the house and the garage were not connected. And we had asphalt covering this entire area and between the two buildings," she said while standing on her driveway.Connecting the house and garage was the perfect time for them to set roots on a solution...
Having Fun Around the Lake Is as Easy as One, Two, Three
When it comes to arranging florals, the Power of Three is said to provide depth and variety. I contend that the principle applies elsewhere, including how to arrange a lovely day—inside or out. Come along as I share how I picked and arranged a selection of community experiences that...
Unleash Your Creativity at Cleary Lake Regional Park's Art & Nature Event on July 11
Hey nature lovers and art enthusiasts, mark your calendars for a day of creativity and outdoor fun at Cleary Lake Regional Park. Slated for Thursday, July 11, the park is hosting an event where you can unleash your inner artist alongside Mother Nature herself. According to Scott County, attendees will get to paint a pet rock and create inspiring watercolor paintings stimulated by the natural beauty of their surroundings.
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