Minnesota River phosphorus cleanupMay 23, 2006 3:30 PMBy Mark SteilThe Minnesota River is cleaner than it was a decade ago but it's still far from pristine. Reducing phosphorus in the river is the current pollution target.
Play53min 50secWhy we are what we eatMay 22, 2006 12:00 AMA writer traces our food from field to table, and along the way finds some surprising ingredients in the processed food we eat all the time.
Recipes from the Iron RangeMay 21, 2006 12:00 AMHere are recipes for some of the most popular ethnic dishes served on the Iron Range.
A dance barn revivalMay 19, 2006 3:00 AMBy Cathy WurzerAn open house is planned this weekend in honor of a well-known barn near Glenwood, Minnesota. During the Depression, the big white barn was used for milking cows. On Sunday nights, the barn's huge hay mow became a hot dance spot.
Play53min 50secNew cultures, new flavorsMay 19, 2006 12:00 AMIf you're thinking about a night out, chances are you're considering an ethnic restaurant. One writer says the definition of ethnic fare becomes more blurry as exotic ingredients mix with traditional American food.
A birder's poemMay 17, 2006 7:53 AMBy Cathy WurzerIf you're out for walk today, you might hear a warbler or a robin or another bird song that you don't recognize. Serious birders have mnemonic devices that help them identify birds by their songs. They think of often silly phrases that mimic the sounds that birds make.
Let's Dish blends meal-making and socializingMay 15, 2006 5:00 PMBy Greta CunninghamTwo working moms turned their class project into a business that allows families to prepare home cooked meals without clean-up or shopping.
Waskish stakes a future on walleyeMay 12, 2006 12:00 AMBy Tom RobertsonThe walleye fishing season opens this weekend in Minnesota. That's a big deal on Upper Red Lake because walleye fishing has been banned there since 1999.
Walleye season comes again to Red LakeMay 5, 2006 12:00 AMBy Tom RobertsonMembers of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe are gearing up for a celebration. Beginning Saturday, tribal members will be able to legally fish for walleye for the first time since 1997.
Play53min 50secGardening season in bloomMay 5, 2006 12:00 AMYour flowering plants are emerging just in time for a cold snap. It's time to ask Deb Brown your garden questions.