Northwest Minnesota needs new leaders. Extension's program helps move people into formal community leadership roles.
Modern homesteading doesn’t have to mean living off-grid, owning dozens of acres, or doing everything yourself. The University of Minnesota Extension will host the Modern Homesteading Conference on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Park Rapids High School, designed for everyday people who want to become more self-reliant while balancing work, family and busy schedules.
What are these tiny, biting bugs? Why are there so many this year? And what can be done about them?
A warm, sunny afternoon after a cool stretch triggers Asian lady beetles to find winter shelter. Suddenly, they’re everywhere, gathering on warm walls, clustering on light colored siding, and crawling along window frames.
If you’ve noticed fresh mounds, wilting plants, or collapsing turf, you may be dealing with one of Minnesota’s most persistent underground pests, pocket gophers.
In fall, the goal is to help roses harden off, stay healthy, and head into winter strong enough to bloom again in spring.
Minnesota’s fall colors are more than a feast for the eyes, they’re a seasonal report card.
Perennial chrysanthemums add color to your garden through the fall until the snow flies.
Discover the blooms that keep pollinators thriving right up to frost.
Late summer always brings a bit of a balancing act, enjoying peak color while keeping pests from gaining ground.