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Young adults and their children are using parks, trails and wilderness areas less than they did prior to the 1990s. As Don Lee reports, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources hopes to attract new visitors to state parks by introducing programs that teach basic outdoor skills. [Read Transcript...]
The Givens Foundation for African-American Literature established a community reading campaign, Givens Black Books, aiming to increase engagement in the literary arts in the Twin Cities' African-American community. Funded by the Legacy Amendment, the annual campaign has featured appearances by and discussions of authors Walter Mosley, Jewell Parker Rhodes, J. California Cooper and, in 2014, writer/actor Hill Harper. Reporter Don Lee visited a Givens Black Books panel discussion in St. Paul. [Read Transcript...]
Thinking about a trip to one of Minnesota’s parks and trails? Consider making your first stop the Rosedale Shopping Center, the Minnesota Zoo or one of several other Twin Cities locations. As Don Lee reports, touch-screen kiosks located there let you completely plan out your visit with the touch of a few buttons. [Read Transcript...]
Through collective efforts and training from state agricultural agencies, central Minnesota farmers are discovering a rare win-win situation. As Don Lee reports, they’re learning fertilization and irrigation approaches that boost their bottom line and help the environment. [Read Transcript...]
