Dear EarthTalk: “Why are some people in the green building industry so bullish on bamboo?” - Tim Carey, Puyallup, Washington
Wow was I wrong. I thought perhaps a few hundred Minnesota youngsters participated in the state’s Math League, and maybe 15-20 high schools. Way off.
As a young child, I was a notoriously light eater — a stark contrast to my adulthood, where I always bring a hearty appetite to the table.
As I watched the victim impact statements from the family of Madeline Kingsbury at the sentencing of her convicted murderer, Adam Fravel, I fe…
Something unusual has just been posted on the internet. For the last eight months, students at Higher Ground Academy, a Minnesota charter publ…
There is much in this world that is beyond our control, like natural disasters. In 2024, 27 major climate-related disasters battered our natio…
There are a few fixtures you will always find lurking in the depths of my two overstuffed freezers: Ice cream, for one, no matter what time of…
As the first half of the school year winds down, I’ve been thinking about what makes this community so special. It’s the people. Plain and sim…
Whenever I look down at my odometer and see the miles scrolling higher, I sense time is not on my side. Do I trade it in and maximize the valu…
Over the last several years, our state government has operated under one-party Democrat control where we saw party-line votes spending the ent…
As a young child, I was a notoriously light eater — a stark contrast to my adulthood, where I always bring a hearty appetite to the table.
As I watched the victim impact statements from the family of Madeline Kingsbury at the sentencing of her convicted murderer, Adam Fravel, I fe…
Something unusual has just been posted on the internet. For the last eight months, students at Higher Ground Academy, a Minnesota charter publ…
There is much in this world that is beyond our control, like natural disasters. In 2024, 27 major climate-related disasters battered our natio…
There are a few fixtures you will always find lurking in the depths of my two overstuffed freezers: Ice cream, for one, no matter what time of…
As the first half of the school year winds down, I’ve been thinking about what makes this community so special. It’s the people. Plain and sim…
Whenever I look down at my odometer and see the miles scrolling higher, I sense time is not on my side. Do I trade it in and maximize the valu…
Over the last several years, our state government has operated under one-party Democrat control where we saw party-line votes spending the ent…
The 2024 election made it clear that Minnesota is a closely divided state, and voters chose a tied Minnesota House of Representatives. While t…
“A Real Pain” opens with Benji Kaplan (Kieran Culkin) sitting in a crowded airport terminal.
“An amazing opportunity to make a difference.” “Spectacular.” “Wonderful.” “I never thought someone like me would have the opportunity to do s…
Last winter, I hosted a couple vegetarians for dinner, which made for a fun challenge as to what to serve them while still pleasing my meat-wo…
President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, is almost certainly the first to slap her daughter in a World…
Dear EarthTalk: “How is crowdsourcing of data gathering helping us keep track of environmental issues and stave off problems?” — Doug Winchest…
There’s only a fleeting season when fresh apple cider is available in stores, so when I recently used this autumnal elixir to slowly braise a …
Dear EarthTalk: "Have extreme weather events in places like Asheville, N.C. made people rethink where they consider to be good 'climate refuge…
Dear readers,
The holiday season brings many fun activities, parties and events for us to participate in — but it’s also a time of increased drunken driving…
For many, this may be the most difficult Thanksgiving in years.
As we move toward Thanksgiving, I want to thank you — feisty, insightful readers. Some of you write to me each week. Here are four examples of…
The news hit me like a death in the family.
The fall of 1985 was life altering.
The last few months have helped me realize how right former Minnesota TV anchor Pat Miles is. In her immensely helpful book “Before All is Sai…
Over the next few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, I would like to share some of my favorite tried-and-true holiday favorites with you.
Every year, I ask our graduating seniors about their post-graduation plans, and their goals are truly inspiring. From earning welding certific…
In seventh-grade math class, I sat across from a kid who could make smoke filter out of his ears. It was no magic trick, he’d mastered getting…
As we graze slowly toward election day, it’s hard to know what to expect. Honestly, do any of us truly know what to expect with any election?
A recent conversation with colleagues moved to the topic of voting. One person asked, “Why is voting so important to many of us, but not for others?”
Along with beautiful fall colors, this is a terrific month for free opportunities for Minnesota youngsters and adults. Whether learning about …
My mom was pretty clear about the act of lying. It was not in her index of accepted behaviors for her children. And omitting certain truths wh…
Over the last several years, our state government has operated under one-party Democrat control where we saw party-line votes spending the ent…
The 2024 election made it clear that Minnesota is a closely divided state, and voters chose a tied Minnesota House of Representatives. While t…
“A Real Pain” opens with Benji Kaplan (Kieran Culkin) sitting in a crowded airport terminal.
Dec. 19 was a terrific, historic day for Minnesota youngsters and families. For the first time, the Minnesota Housing agency awarded $99,999 e…
I really thought I had screwed up the Christmas cheesecake this year.
Went to the mall last weekend and watched parents create a chaotic line past Starbucks and Kay Jewelers so their kids could experience the won…
With Christmas next week, you’re probably expecting me to share a cookie recipe or some kind of holiday baked good. But I’m pretty sure you al…
The darkness arrives late afternoon. The temperature is below freezing. The sun is setting by 4:30 p.m. or so. It’s that time of year, we are …
Homicide is a terrible thing.
Remember when a data breach seemed like a pretty big deal?
“An amazing opportunity to make a difference.” “Spectacular.” “Wonderful.” “I never thought someone like me would have the opportunity to do s…
Last winter, I hosted a couple vegetarians for dinner, which made for a fun challenge as to what to serve them while still pleasing my meat-wo…
President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, is almost certainly the first to slap her daughter in a World…
Dear EarthTalk: “How is crowdsourcing of data gathering helping us keep track of environmental issues and stave off problems?” — Doug Winchest…
There’s only a fleeting season when fresh apple cider is available in stores, so when I recently used this autumnal elixir to slowly braise a …
Dear EarthTalk: "Have extreme weather events in places like Asheville, N.C. made people rethink where they consider to be good 'climate refuge…
Dear readers,
The holiday season brings many fun activities, parties and events for us to participate in — but it’s also a time of increased drunken driving…
For many, this may be the most difficult Thanksgiving in years.
I really thought I had screwed up the Christmas cheesecake this year.
Went to the mall last weekend and watched parents create a chaotic line past Starbucks and Kay Jewelers so their kids could experience the won…
With Christmas next week, you’re probably expecting me to share a cookie recipe or some kind of holiday baked good. But I’m pretty sure you al…
The darkness arrives late afternoon. The temperature is below freezing. The sun is setting by 4:30 p.m. or so. It’s that time of year, we are …
Homicide is a terrible thing.
Remember when a data breach seemed like a pretty big deal?
“An amazing opportunity to make a difference.” “Spectacular.” “Wonderful.” “I never thought someone like me would have the opportunity to do s…
Last winter, I hosted a couple vegetarians for dinner, which made for a fun challenge as to what to serve them while still pleasing my meat-wo…
President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, is almost certainly the first to slap her daughter in a World…
Dear EarthTalk: “How is crowdsourcing of data gathering helping us keep track of environmental issues and stave off problems?” — Doug Winchest…
There’s only a fleeting season when fresh apple cider is available in stores, so when I recently used this autumnal elixir to slowly braise a …
Dear EarthTalk: "Have extreme weather events in places like Asheville, N.C. made people rethink where they consider to be good 'climate refuge…
Dear readers,
The holiday season brings many fun activities, parties and events for us to participate in — but it’s also a time of increased drunken driving…
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