WINTER
Food Safety in a Power Outage
Well, Worthington, this has been quite the spring/winter storm! With the abundant power outages, food safety can be of real concern. Fortunately, with the rolling blackouts we are having, the power sh...
Posted on 4/11/13 at 11:06 AM
What a difference a year makes
The temperature hovered near 0 degrees Tuesday morning, and I couldnt help but think back on what Id been doing a year to the day earlier. On March 26, 2012, two friends and I launched my boat at the...
Posted on 3/28/13 at 3:15 PM
Bored Busters
by Amanda Herzog When the weather outside is frightful, and yourbrain thinks of nothing delightful, turn to thispage and let your brain be amazed! Theres lotsto do on a cold winter day. Learn to ...
Posted on 2/18/13 at 5:22 PM
Pacific Rim Grilled Steak
I love to grill in the Winter. It makes me feel like I am defying mother nature. Every Fall we move the gargantuan gas grill up four steps so it can be closer to the patio door. At least once a week, ...
Posted on 1/21/13 at 7:36 PM
You absolutely must see the Winter Hexagon tonight
There's a reason the winter sky is so full of sparkling stars. A great many are concentrated around the constellation Orion the form of a gigantic hexagon. How big is it? I made a fist and reached m...
Posted on 1/17/13 at 12:11 PM
Follow these tips to avoid a winter crash or to recover from one
The Minnesota Department of Commerce reminds drivers that winter driving in Minnesota has its hazards. Even the most careful drivers can end up with a crumpled fender or other auto damage requiring a trip to the repair shop.By Staff Report , November 27, 2010
Trip to Gramma's house could be tricky
November 24, 2010
Residents alerted to dangers of winter
This week, November 8-12, is Winter Hazard Awareness Week in Minnesota and in Douglas County.November 10, 2010
Suddenly winter
By Al Edenloff , October 29, 2010
Guess when ice will leave, win prize
There’s still time to enter the Echo Press’ annual Ice Out Contest.March 26, 2010
Tips for growing winter plants
The spring garden catalogs have been filling my mailbox, and I am always impressed by the pictures of perennial borders filled to bursting with beautiful plants.By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , January 13, 2010
Time to gear up for 10th annual Ice Fishing Challenge
December 31, 2009
STORM UPDATE: Warning takes effect tonight
Something wicked could be coming this way. Douglas County is predicted to receive up to 14 inches of snow in the next two days – today, Wednesday, and tomorrow, Christmas Eve.December 23, 2009
Snowmobile safety classes offered
Snowmobile safety classes are off and running in Alexandria. To take the class, students must be 12 by February 1, 2010.November 26, 2009
Welcome to winter
After a long day, I returned home yesterday to find the setting sun highlighting a lawn full of spider webs.By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , November 24, 2009
Winter dangers in spotlight
Seasoned Minnesotans may claim that nothing about a Minnesota winter could surprise them, but statistics say otherwise.November 13, 2009
Winter's early arrival prompts reminder of heating assistance
With our first taste of winter arriving earlier than expected, Governor Tim Pawlenty is reminding families who are having trouble paying their heating bills to contact their local utility company right away.October 14, 2009
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