University Of Minnesota Extension Ask Extension: Top 3 Topics For 2021

Phones in our local extension offices were once again ringing off the hook this year. The unprecedented drought in Minnesota affected co ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Five Ways To Think About Community

Thinking about my communities is giving me new energy and offering new ways to engage with people.

Woodbury Leadership Academy To Begin Expansion Wednesday: Report

The expansion will break ground Wednesday and be connected to the original building.

University Of Minnesota Extension Fall 2021 Tax Planning For Farmers

Most government payments to farmers and small businesses require inclusion as income on your annual federal or state tax return. The con ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Boarding Schools And American Indian Education

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Brenda Child about the legacy of the Boarding School era.

University Of Minnesota Extension See Extension At The 2021 Minnesota State Fair​

If you go to the "Great Minnesota Get-Together," be sure to participate in fun and educational University of Minnesota Extension activit ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Key Questions To Ask Before Facilitating Your Next Hybrid Meeting

But we might not really be in a face-to-face space.

SoWashCo Schools Will Only Require Masks For Grades K-8

Masks will be recommended, but not required, for students and staff in high schools.

University Of Minnesota Extension Feeding Dairy Cattle In A Drought

See the latest announcement from the University of Minnesota Extension.

University Of Minnesota Extension Common Purslane: Drought Survivor

The “common” in the name “common purslane” certainly is descriptive.

University Of Minnesota Extension Watering The Yard And Garden In Extreme Drought

A few weeks ago, we published an article about watering wisely in drought. Basic practices like watering in the morning and using mulche ...

University Of Minnesota Extension See Extension At The 2021 Minnesota State Fair​

If you go to the "Great Minnesota Get-Together," be sure to participate in fun and educational University of Minnesota Extension activit ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Coming Clean On Soap In The Garden

Any place gardeners gather to talk about plants, there will be talk of soap. Dish soap and water are often referred to as the holy grail ...

University Of Minnesota Extension New Bee Lawn Resources From Extension

UMN Extension has new materials on everything you need to know to grow your own bee lawn! UMN researchers have spent several years study ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Managing Feed Costs On Your Dairy

For a combination of reasons, feed costs have risen sharply since the fall of 2020.

University Of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth In The Northeast Prepare Their Animals Projects For The Fair

Andrea Herbranson, 19, from North St. Louis County is getting her dogs in tip-top shape in preparation for the fair.

University Of Minnesota Extension Starry Trek: Explore Local Lakes And Help Find Aquatic Invasive Species On August 21

Looking for a fun opportunity to get outside, explore local lakes, and be a part of the solution to aquatic invasive species problems th ...

University Of Minnesota Extension New Portal For PPP Forgiveness Opens August 4

Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) continue as we move through the summer.

University Of Minnesota Extension 4-H And FFA Members: Submit A Design For The New Specialized Agriculture License Plate

A new specialized license plate will allow Minnesotans a way to celebrate agriculture while providing valuable financial support of 4-H ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Avoid Pruning Drought-Stressed Trees

Pruning is generally good for trees because it promotes their health. It can also improve the tree's size and form. However, consider wa ...

Back To School: Woodbury 2021-22 School Calendar

Parents in Woodbury can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

University Of Minnesota Extension Smart Irrigation Technology For Lawns

This article is adapted from a recent post in the University of Minnesota Turfgrass Science News.

University Of Minnesota Extension Heatwave Makes Vegetables Misbehave

Minnesota is moving through another heatwave, and Extension educators across Minnesota are fielding questions about poorly yielding vege ...

University Of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth In The Southwest Prepare Their Craft Projects For The Fair

For 4-H'ers, the Minnesota State and county fairs are not just fun annual events. It's a chance to showcase their knowledge and skills t ...

University Of Minnesota Extension University Of Minnesota Salutes 2021 Farm Families Of The Year

A Minnesota tradition returns this year as 81 families from throughout Minnesota are being honored in person as 2021 Farm Families of th ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Midseason Vegetable Update: How Are Our Gardens Growing?

We are just over halfway through the growing season already! Can you believe it? At this point in the season, you are likely done harves ...

National Merit Scholar From Woodbury Announced

A high school student from Woodbury is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

University Of Minnesota Extension Annual Flowers For Pollinators

Annual flowers can provide great garden and container interest with their ongoing blossoms and diverse forms and foliage.

University Of Minnesota Extension Caring For Trees In Dry Weather

As of July 1 2021, approximately 80% of Minnesota is experiencing at least a moderate drought. Severe drought conditions are prevalent i ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Managing Japanese Beetle Feeding

Starting in June, Japanese beetles have made an unwelcome return to Minnesota gardens. These gleaming copper and green beetles have been ...

University Of Minnesota Extension New Information And Resources From Agricultural Business Management Team

Visit Extension's agricultural business management news blog for important information on applying for Paycheck Protection Program loan ...

University Of Minnesota Extension The Value Of A County Fair

County fairs are a Minnesota summer experience with a long history. But Patrick Erickson, carnival superintendent with the Beltrami Coun ...

State Education Funds Helpful But Budget Challenges Remain

'Though this is welcome relief, education funding has not kept pace with inflation for years.'

Woodbury Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

University Of Minnesota Extension Drought Management For Minnesota Beef Producers

Pastures and hayfields are not in good shape, and they are getting worse by the day. At this point, it is a good idea for beef cattle op ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Looking For Lawns

Do you live in the Twin Cities area and have a lawn that you manage or mow? We are looking for lawns to study as part of the Minneapolis ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Hot Weather Fertilizer Tips For Your Yard And Garden

We've received quite a few questions about best practices for fertilizer applications during hot weather, so here is a set of guidelines ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Edible Gardens For People And Pollinators

If you're like most gardeners, you want to use your land as efficiently as possible, while growing plants you love and want to eat and t ...

Kyle Uecker Joins SoWashCo Schools As The New Director Of Facilities

'Mr. Uecker will work closely with the assistant director of facilities, Dan Hines.'

Summer Technology Support At South Washington County Schools

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