The Drummer
The long-awaited first pitch for baseball organizations of all ages came this past week.
Locally, athletes that typically play VFW and American Legion baseball, will play an independent schedule with exhibition games and no postseason. Amateur and college leagues will play a condensed schedule of...
Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate the birth of their nation and independence from Great Britain. This day marks the anniversary of the presentation and acceptance of the Declaration of Independence, signed 242 years ago on July 4, 1776.
The Declaration of Independence began as a letter to...
Outdoor celebrations dominate social schedules each summer. Several of these celebrations coordinate with national holidays or days of national pride and are accompanied by barbecues, parades, picnics, and often fireworks.
Fireworks can add character and excitement to group events. When done well,...
Summer weather draws many people outside. Warm air and sunshine can be hard to resist, even when temperatures rise to potentially dangerous levels.
Sunburn may be the first thing that comes to mind when people think of spending too much time soaking up summer sun. But while sunburn is a significant...
Backyard pools provide families with ample opportunities for recreation. It's easy to be distracted by all the fun when swimming in a backyard pool, but it is crucial that homeowners take steps to ensure everyone is safe when spending time in the pool.
Establish a barrier
The Consumer Product...
I live in Northern Minnesota near a wetland along a river. I have contracted a rash the past two summers from either poison ivy, poison sumac or poison oak while out cutting, digging or pulling weeds. How can I identify the plants? How can I protect myself?
1. Know the plants.
Education is...
Quick facts
Mushrooms may appear in lawns due to excess rain or irrigation.
Mushrooms are fruiting bodies of soil fungi.
Mushrooms are rarely indicative of a lawn disease.
During periods of heavy rain, mushrooms may start to pop up in lawns. Their appearance may cause you to be concerned about the...
Fairy ring in lawn.
Photo: William M. Brown Jr. Bugwood.org
Wet weather and over irrigation of lawns can sometimes result in mushrooms popping up. Most notably, "fairy rings" make themselves known, causing lawn overs to wonder if their lawn has a disease. Not to mention dodging mushrooms in a...
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