College News
Petz earns masters in business administration
Ryan Petz graduated from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management with a master's degree in business administration on May 17, 2010. Full Story
Pure Superior:
Lake Superior Photography
At first glance Pure Superior: Lake Superior
Photography
by Jeff Richter comes across as a beautifully designed, well thought out picture book with four essays dispersed throughout its pages to give a reader something to, well, read. Full Story
Tennis Association planning for Fisherman’s Picnic Tournament
The Cook County Tennis Association is now accepting registration for its 34th annual Fisherman’s Picnic Tennis Tournament. Sign up now for the tournament which will begin with junior events on August 4 and will continue through Sunday, August 8. Play is at the Cook County Public Tennis Courts. Full Story
Woody structure near the water is important
Because most Minnesota lakes and rivers are surrounded by trees and shrubs, storms and winds often blow branches, limbs and trees into the water. Thiswoody material is important to lake and river ecosystems. Full Story
ON THE WATER:
Workhorse plants for lake shores
Shoreland owners may want to consider adding Minnesota-hearty plants along their shore. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the University of Minnesota (U of M) Extension Service recommend these three workhorse plants: giant burreed, sedges, and wild bergamot. Full Story
Capturing rainwater
Rooftops, roads, decks, parking areas and driveways do not allow water to soak into the ground. So when it rains, the water runs off these hard surfaces into a storm sewer, lake, river or wetland. Often this rainwater picks up contaminants, soil particles and nutrients. Full Story
The buzz about bees in the boreal forest
“Beekeeping is very fun and cool!” That’s the word from Mark Ditmanson, one of a group of about a dozen and a half Cook County Hobby Beekeepers. The club started up last fall, and it has a mission, a rather big mission: help keep the honey bee alive and well so the worldwide food chain can continue to keep us alive. Full Story
Annual Great Lakes photo contest now open
Photographers from across the Great Lakes are asked to submit their best images demonstrating the majesty of the region. Biodiversity Project’s Great Lakes Forever program is once again teaming up with Budweiser to sponsor a photography contest that will not only capture the talents of area photographers, but help promote environmental awareness of these great national resources. Full Story
Photos
The Cook County ATV Club held its summer kick-off event on Saturday, June 12 at the Cook County RidgeRiders Snowmobile Club groomer building near Devil Track Lake. Full Story
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