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'Like catching Pokemon': 5 tips for bird-watching in Minnesota

'Like catching Pokemon': 5 tips for bird-watching in Minnesota

Seeking out the diversity of colors and songs in the bird world is a great way to explore Minnesota this summer. And you don't have to travel far: Smartphone apps can teach you what birds are singing in your local park. You can also borrow a field guide from a library.
by Daniel Ackerman

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Growing people, not crops, is the goal of a Moorhead farm

Growing people, not crops, is the goal of a Moorhead farm

The Red River Valley is well known for large farms growing an abundance of corn, soybeans and sugar beets. But there’s a unique farm near Moorhead that’s finding success by focusing on a very different kind of growth: human skills and knowledge.
by Dan Gunderson

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Wildflower Chasers: A brush with bristle on the North Shore

Wildflower Chasers: A brush with bristle on the North Shore

Keeping your nose to the ground can be a great way to find blooming wildflowers. But as Morning Edition’s Wildflower Chasers found out, it’s a good idea to look up once in a while.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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15,000 free hot dogs, wiener dog races and small town charm? That’s Hot Dog Nite in Luverne

15,000 free hot dogs, wiener dog races and small town charm? That’s Hot Dog Nite in Luverne

The town of about 5,000 nestled along the Rock River in far southwestern Minnesota has been celebrating this quirky little festival for six decades and counting.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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The trail less traveled: Where to find Minnesota parks that are off the beaten path

The trail less traveled: Where to find Minnesota parks that are off the beaten path

If you've ever tried to book a campsite in the summer at one of Minnesota's popular parks like Gooseberry Falls or Tettegouche you likely encountered limited availability if anything. Here are a few state parks around Minnesota that tend to have fewer visitors and more availability largey due to their distance from population centers.
by Sara Porter

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