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The newly selected Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador team consists of 31 youth from across the state who will serve as youth leaders and spokespeople for Minnesota 4-H.

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Local festivals and community events do more than draw a crowd. Learn ways to measure their impact to your local economy.

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After more than 20 years in a corporate career, Tom Nechodomu was looking for a fresh start during the COVID-19 pandemic. He turned to baking bread.

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Wildlife is part of gardening life, and so is the ritual of trying to outsmart them. Some tactics work. Some don’t.

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