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Eying Our Next Storm…

Todd’s Conservation MN Outlook for the Twin Cities and all of Minnesota: WEDNESDAY: Another clipper arrives late, scattered light snow showers or sprinkles late. Winds: WSW 5-15mph. High: 38 WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, chance of snow. Winds: NW 5-15mph Low: 24   THURSDAY: … Continue reading

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The Environmental Good News Down in Wabasha

The Environmental Good News Down in Wabasha

Last weekend, my wife and I traveled downstream to visit Wabasha, which touts itself as the place where the movie Grumpy Old Men was filmed.  (In fact, February 24-26 is this year’s Grumpy Old Men Festival, and my wife suggested … Continue reading

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The Bemidji Pioneer: Legacy amendment infuses area with dollars for arts, conservation

Outlet: The Bemidji Pioneer By: Anne Williams Published: February 19, 2012 While it appears Minneapolis, the state and the Minnesota Vikings are close to a preliminary agreement on how to pay for a $975 million Vikings stadium, Terri Widman is … Continue reading

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Winter Comes Back to Life This Week

Todd’s Conservation MN Outlook for the Twin Cities and all of Minnesota:  TUESDAY: Lingering flurries and light snow showrs. Total accumulations of 1″ to 3″. Partial clearing. Winds: WNW 10-15 gusts to 20mph. High: 38 TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy and quiet. Winds: WSW 5-10mph. Low: 25 … Continue reading

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Brainerd Dispatch: Our Opinion: Legacy Money

Outlet: Brainerd Dispatch By: Unkown Published: February 19, 2012 This newspaper argued against the Legacy funding constitutional amendment on the grounds that it would tie the hands of the Minnesota Legislature during challenging economic times. The voters saw it differently … Continue reading

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MinnPost: Darby Nelson: A modern-day Thoreau

Outlet: MinnPost By: Don Shelby Published: February 21, 2012 It may come as no surprise to regular readers of this column that I am a fan of Henry David Thoreau. I have read all of his works and possess a … Continue reading

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The Line: The Line’s Worst Bill Ever

At first glance SF1922/HF2169 looks like it’s just adding some additional rule reporting requirements for agencies. But if you read all the way to the end the bill requires Governor Dayton and the Legislature to take an exhaustive look at the thousands of rules currently guiding the DNR, PCA, EQB, BWSR, and the Department of Ag. …and then it goes ahead and repeals them all effective August 1, 2013. Continue reading

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An Active Week Shaping Up. Our First System Develops Late Monday

Todd’s Conservation MN Outlook for the Twin Cities and all of Minnesota: Presidents’ Day (Washington’s Birthday): Clouds thicken, light rain/sleet/snow mix develops late. Winds: SE 10-15.High: 39  MONDAY NIGHT: Rain/sleet/snow mix changing to all snow, light accumulations in east central MN and west … Continue reading

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Presidents’ Day Rain/Snow Event Developing

Todd’s Conservation MN Outlook for the Twin Cities and all of Minnesota: SUNDAY: More sun, a bit milder. Winds; S 10. High: 38. SUNDAY NIGHT: Clouds thicken, winds increase. Winds: SE 10-15. Low: 26 Presidents’ Day (Washington’s Birthday): Rain/snow mix develops. Winds: SE turning SW 5-15.High: 36 … Continue reading

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March Comes Early (on track for the 3rd warmest winter since 1872)

43 F. high in the Twin Cities Friday. 30 F. average high for February 17.46 F. high a year ago, on February 17, 2011.-11 F. coldest metro temperature this winter (MSP), tying for the 3rd warmest winter minimum in modern-day … Continue reading

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One Very Important Map

One Very Important Map

“The forests of the north, the iron of the northeast, the headship over the Great Lakes, and the diversified character of the north-south Minnesota as finally drawn would have been lost.” Theodore C. Blegen* As Minnesota approached its congressional approval … Continue reading

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West Central Tribune: Legacy funding needs our protection

Outlet: West Central Tribune By: Unknown Published: February 11, 2012 As the Minnesota Legislature considers more amendments to the state constitution this session, maybe it should consider following the voters’ intention on the last constitutional amendment: the 2008 Legacy Amendment. … Continue reading

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Duluth News Tribune: Outdoors, arts advocates fight to preserve Legacy Amendment intentions

Outlet:  Duluth News Tribune By: Mike Creger Published: February 17, 2012 Paul Austin and Sheila Smith have promises to keep. That’s why they have miles to go on their statewide tour to tell residents about the state of Legacy Amendment … Continue reading

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Premature March (ice-out may come in mid March, almost 1 month early)

41 F. high temperature in the Twin Cities Thursday.41 F. average high for March 16.29 F. average high for February 16.52 F. high temperature one year ago; February 16, 2011.+7.2 F. Temperatures through the first half of February are running … Continue reading

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An Early Spring Break (for all of us – more sun, shot at 40 next 2 days)

36 F. high temperature in the Twin Cities Wednesday. 29 F. average high for February 15 at KMSP. 42 F. high temperature a year ago; February 15, 2011. Trace of snow fell yesterday in the cities. .4″ snow so far … Continue reading

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