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Lettuce for sale at a farmers market.

The current outbreak is only associated with iceberg lettuce. No Minnesota-grown produce has been linked to the outbreak. Continue enjoying fresh produce while following good food safety practices and monitoring recalls.

A group of seven young people in a canoe on calm water, smiling and enjoying themselves, with one girl flexing her arm.

YELLO, the state 4-H leadership conference, brings together 4-H youth to explore personal growth, develop leadership skills and connect with peers and mentors.

Pagami Creek Fire, 15 years later: burn boundary showing burned and unburned forest

Learn 10 practical ways to stay safe, manage stress and support others during wildfires in and near the Boundary Waters.

Raspberry leaves with orange rust.

Warm days, humid nights, and crowded plantings create the perfect environment for fungal diseases. While they rarely wipe out a garden, they can weaken plants and reduce harvests.

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