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Darby Nelson taught biology and environmental science at Anoka-Ramsey Community College for 35 years and served three terms as a Minnesota state legislator. He has now written For Love of Lakes, which has recently been nominated for a Minnesota Book Award. Darby and his wide Geri have decided to donate all of the proceeds from the sale of the book to Conservation Minnesota. Continue reading
Conservation Minnesota played a lead role in passing the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment approved by voters in 2008. Now we have taken on the challenge of making sure the money is spent wisely and the public is kept informed. We’re helping protect the funds from being diverted for inappropriate projects like a new Vikings stadium and creating partnerships to celebrate the Legacy. Continue reading
54 F. high temperature yesterday in the Twin Cities.56 F. average high for April 11.63 F. high temperature on April 11, 2011. 70+ F. temperatures possible Saturday. .98″ rain predicted for the Twin Cities by Sunday morning (NAM model). Wet … Continue reading
44 F. high in the Twin Cities on Tuesday. 55 F. average high for April 10. 76 F. high temperature on April 10, 2011. Hard freeze likely this morning, even in the close-in suburbs. 25 states east of the Rockies … Continue reading
For Immediate Release: April 10th, 2012 Minnetonka students saving bottles and cans to promote recycling (Minnetonka) – Minnetonka high school students drink and recycle several thousands beverage containers per week. Now those plastic bottles and aluminum cans are being put to even better … Continue reading
48 F. high in the Twin Cities Monday. 55 F. average high for April 9. 58 F. high temperature on April 9, 2011. 15 F. The wind will make it feel like 15-20 F. this morning. Time to dig out … Continue reading
61 F. high on Easter Sunday in the Twin Cities. 54 F. average high on April 8. 64 F. high temperature on April 8, 2011. Freeze Watch posted for the Twin Cities and all of central and southern Minnesota for … Continue reading
57 F. high in the Twin Cities Saturday.53 F. average high for April 7.64 F. high temperature on April 7, 2011..17″ rain fell yesterday at Twin Cities International Airport.8.9″ snow fell on stunned residents of the Twin Cities back on … Continue reading
61 F. high in the Twin Cities Friday.53 F. average high for April 6.58 F. high temperatures on April 6, 2011.+13.3 F. The first 5 days of April are running over 13 F. warmer than normal at KMSP. .04″ rain … Continue reading
Outlet: MPR Radio By: Stephanie Hemphill Published: April 6, 2012 Public Affairs Director, Molly Pederson, talks about the issues that will arise from the environmental policy bill passed on Thursday. The roll backs in the bill will impact wetlands, water … Continue reading
Willard told me that it was one of the toughest things he had to do as a legislator”. Marcus Marsh The Willard in the above quote was none other than the environmental champion Willard Munger. He was one of the … Continue reading
59 F. high on Thursday in the Twin Cities. 52 F. average high for April 5. 56 F. high temperature a year ago, on April 5, 2011. 1.5″ snow fell on the Twin Cities on April 5, 1964. Frost likely … Continue reading
Will Environmental Advocates Put Themselves Out of a Job? I hope so. But my friends don’t need to worry. It will take a while. In recent years, critics have alleged that environmental advocates stir up trouble to keep the contributions rolling in … Continue reading
62 F. high temperature in the Twin Cities Wednesday. 52 F. average high for April 4. 48 F. high temperature a year ago, on April 4, 2011. .06″ rain predicted for the PM hours Saturday at MSP (00z NAM model). Frost … Continue reading
Outlet: Detroit Lakes Online By: Vivki Gerdes Published: April 4, 2012 This year’s Legacy Destination Weekends kick off next month in Detroit Lakes. Legacy Destination Weekends were created as a partnership between Conservation Minnesota, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts and … Continue reading
The environment didn’t fare well overall in the 2012 legislative session. While some anti-environment bills were modified and weakened to limit their impact on long-established environmental law, it was clear that there was a full-frontal assault on many state agency regulations, rules … Continue reading
Music, Outdoors, Cultural events from the August, 2011 Rochester Legacy Weekend in Rochester, Minnesota Continue reading
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