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IIHF World Junior Championship delivers $71.5 million boost to Minnesota economy

IIHF World Junior Championship delivers $71.5 million boost to Minnesota economy Brigid Tuck always finds it interesting to ...
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Bringing renter education into high school classrooms

University of Minnesota Extension and BestPrep are expanding access to tenant education for Minnesota high school students.
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A cool way growers maintain veggie freshness

An on-farm produce cooler can mean the difference between a crunchy carrot or a rubbery one, or sugar snap peas that actually snap.
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New RSDP sustainable agriculture director draws inspiration from the land

His journey, from a small North Carolina family farm to witnessing food insecurity in Bolivia, led him to the University of Minnesota, where he committed to improving food systems for everyone ...
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Rural entrepreneur builds her hometown grocery business and community

The Grygla General Store has been operating since 1910. Owner Cheyenne Irlbeck is proudly carrying that tradition forward with a little help from RSDP.
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Preparing your vegetable garden for fall

At this point in the season, there are a few things left to do to help transition your garden to winter and to prepare for next season.
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Soil compaction

Soil compaction concerns have been growing in Minnesota as both annual precipitation and farm equipment size have dramatically increased. Wet soils are particularly susceptible to compaction. Heavy ...
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Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships

The Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) bring together community and University knowledge and resources to drive sustainability in four focus areas: agriculture and food systems, ...
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Extension news and highlights

As part of their statewide service project, the 4‑H State Ambassadors provide guidance on how to help after a disaster event, offering support and hope to those impacted. University of Minnesota ...
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Saving vegetable seeds

Tomatoes, peppers, beans and peas are good choices for seed saving. They have flowers that are self-pollinating and seeds that require little or no special treatment before storage. Seeds from ...
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RAS (Reticular Activating System)

How can you use your subconscious mind to help you focus on the positive in your community? Learn how to ignite your RAS for good. Note: Two for You written transcripts are generated using a ...
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Crop-specific nutrient needs

Find crop-specific nutrient needs for Minnesota, including guidelines for nitrogen, phosphate, potash and other fertilizers, as well as strategies for ensuring your crops get the nutrients they need.