Events from March 10, 2026 – March 10, 2026

The History of Ice Harvesting on Lake Minnetonka

The ice harvest was an important time on Lake Minnetonka in the early 1900s. Before refrigerators, ice was harvested from several bays on Lake...

The Life of the Lichen

Noteworthy, Outdoors

In February, precious little seems to be growing in the woods. Except lichen. In February, precious little seems to be growing in the woods. Except...

The History of Ice Boating on Lake Minnetonka

History, Noteworthy, Outdoors

Ice boating came to Lake Minnetonka in the 1880s, and is still popular to this day. In the 1880s, ice boating came to Lake Minnetonka with the first...

How to Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree

Noteworthy, Outdoors

The University of Minnesota Extension’s horticulture experts offer a few tips for picking the perfect Christmas tree this year. Run a branch through...

The Bright Side of Winter

Noteworthy, Outdoors

Writer Anne Marie Ruff Grewal reflects on the daily brilliance of winter. As the days shorten and winter appears in earnest, I like to look on the...

November in Minnesota Signals Start of Winter—But That’s Not a Bad Thing

Noteworthy, Outdoors

Writer Anne Marie Ruff Grewal gives a fresh perspective on an unpopular month. For me, November brings a pang of nostalgia that summer has passed...

How to Beat the Winter Blues (aka SAD)

Noteworthy, Wellness

Ward off seasonal sadness with these expert tips. Minnesota in the winter is a beautiful place to be—a light dusting of snow in the morning and kids...