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STAFF BLOGASTROBOBChance of auroras tonight May 23-24
Click to see a video showing a nice variety of views of the May 22 flare from the space-based solar observatories SDO and SOHO. A strong M5-class flare from sunspot region 1745 on May 22 sent a sidew...
5/23/13 at 9:08 PM 3 bright planets slow jam at dusk this week 5/23/13 at 1:02 PM
Full Flower Moon ready to bloom plus see an "invisible" eclipse 5/22/13 at 3:39 PM
CAPITOL CHATTERProcess leads to Dayton outdoors funding vetoes
Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed two provisions of a bill funding outdoors and arts projects, saying a House committee ignored a citizen advisory panel. The vetoes eliminated $3 million to fight aquatic invas...
5/23/13 at 11:37 AM Democrats leave session with issues they still want to do 5/22/13 at 1:01 PM
Legislative notebook: Voters to decide if council should set lawmaker pay 5/22/13 at 12:57 PM
DAKOTA COUNTY MASTER GARDENERSMyths and Facts about Iris
A few words about the author: Lee Kaibel is a Dakota County Master Gardener who has lead the iris committee. Myth I do not grow Iris because they have a short bloom time. ...
5/19/13 at 9:44 PM Correction: Get Your Garden Started - With or Without Spring 5/4/13 at 9:38 AM
Get Your Garden Started - With or Without Spring 4/20/13 at 1:44 PM
STAFF BLOGEAST OF WEEDIN'Eating well...
A few weeks back I mentioned I will try to show examples of backyard to table dishes that I make. Since college I've found it prudent to grow some of my own food. I enjoy gardening but it's also a mat...
5/17/13 at 4:18 PM A pain 5/8/13 at 2:39 PM
Ready to harvest 4/19/13 at 3:40 PM
ROTARY CLUB OF ROSEMOUNTMay 2013 Member Spotlight: Mike Johnson
Given his upbringing on a farm in southwest Minnesota, it is no surprise that Mike Johnson isnt afraid of a little hard work. He is usually one of the first Rosemount Rotarians to sign up fo...
5/14/13 at 2:33 PM April 2013 Student of the Month: Natalie Hillerson 5/14/13 at 2:21 PM
March 2013 Student of the Month: Meghan Olson 4/15/13 at 12:19 PM
STAFF BLOGMINNESOTA SPORTSPositive signs to start Twins season
If you just glance at the team stats, it would appear the Twins missed the boat badly in placing Aaron Hicks in center field to start the 2013 season. If you look closer, and past his dismal first 3 ...
5/14/13 at 12:35 PM Worth the price of admission 4/8/13 at 3:15 PM
Wild signings (while good) are being overrated 7/5/12 at 9:16 AM
NOT ALONE MOMLoved and Lost - A Blessing for Mother's Day
Mothers Day is most often a day filled with joy and celebration but for those who have lost a mother, Mothers Day can be a day of heartache and mourning. My prayer for each and every person today is ...
5/12/13 at 9:20 AM Time for Balance {Part 2} - Put Change in Motion 5/9/13 at 9:09 AM
Time for Balance {Part 1}: Adjusting Priorities 4/16/13 at 9:00 AM
LIFE IN ROSEMOUNT FOR A TEENAGERSick and Tired
I am getting really sick and tired of hearing about these dumb people talking about the Boston Marathon bombing. I feel bad for the people that got hurt in the event and my prayers go out to them. But...
4/23/13 at 8:16 PM Your Rights Are at Stake 11/1/12 at 9:40 AM
Why Obama is Unfit For Office 10/30/12 at 9:13 AM
STAFF BLOGCHEF JEFFChipotle Black Bean Chili
Have you every wondered why black beans have become so popular in the United States in recent years? They've long been a staple in our south-of-the-border neighbor, Mexico, where they're called frijol...
2/8/13 at 2:31 PM Chicken Paprikash 2/7/13 at 2:55 PM
Tater Tot Hotdish 2/5/13 at 1:53 PM
A MINNESOTAN IN CHINAHome Sweet Home: China in Minnesota
All of you who've read my posts are awesome. Thank you for following along. While I'm sad to see this journey end, I'm excited with anticipation because this was just my first try. I'll be writing man...
10/27/12 at 11:31 AM Impressed With China 10/20/12 at 11:40 AM
Faces of Asia 10/13/12 at 8:56 AM
MRCI ROSEMOUNTMRCI Hires New Vice President of the Metro Programs
Bill Schwartz, MRCIs new Vice President of Metro Programs, will oversee the Chaska, Rosemount and Shakopee locations; Schwartz worked for 25 years in St. Paul at an organization similar to MRCI. In h...
1/14/11 at 10:01 AM Super Snowy January!! 1/10/11 at 5:45 PM
Happy Holidays! 12/21/10 at 10:25 AM
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