News Topic: What's New

News Topic(s): What's New  Recreation  Boundary Waters  

09/02/2010 - Some say the "wild" in wilderness will be lost if broad cellular service reaches the BWCA, but others like the safety benefits. 

News Topic(s): What's New  Water  News!  Kristin  

09/02/2010 - Kristin Eggerling reports favorably on a show about the preciousness of water performed at the Trollwood Arts Center on the outskirts of Moorhead.

Sitting at the show, it occurred to me that this was a perfect example of what the Legacy funds are all about. More like a community workshop, the residency and show combined the arts with environmental education and history, and provided an opportunity for a healthy discussion about water, especially flooding. 

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09/01/2010 - Friends of the Mississippi River is currently seeking applicants for the fall Mississippi River Challenge Communications and Marketing Assistant/Internship. This is an excellent opportunity for students to bolster their resume in a highly competitive field and polish their skills in a supportive, professional environment.

News Topic(s): What's New  State Parks  Environmental Education  

09/01/2010 - A small Minnesota school has again proven powerful on a national scale by finishing third in a national environmental science competition.

A perennial state-level competitor in the Canon Envirothon, Rushford-Peterson High School placed first in Minnesota and third in the 2010 national competition, in which more than 500,000 students from North America participated.  The high school has approximately 600 students, and 10 formed the initial team.

News Topic(s): What's New  Staff Picks  News!  Marie  Boundary Waters  

08/31/2010 - Imagine yourself winding down the Gunflint trail by car with the windows rolled down and the scent of wildflowers permeating your vehicle.  The sun is shining and you are about to cross the Minnesota-Ontario border.  At the end of the Gunflint trail is a portage where the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center reside.  That’s where we jumped into a motor boat and cruised away into the sunset, where we were taken to the Saganaga Lake.  Just as we crossed the U.S.-Canada border, we came upon our destination:  Chik-Wauk island.  There we were.  Officially in another country.  Too far away to get cell phone reception but far enough away to have a chance to see northern lights.  A slightly jolting feeling.

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