A few weeks back, a “brands vs. trees” graphic caught my attention and I played along. Naming the logos came easily, and I quickly identified six out of six logos correctly. Then came the leaves and ...

One activity I enjoy while standing next to a conifer is to rub my fingers across the needles, inhale the fragrance, and ...

Ever since their discovery more than 165 years ago, massive fossilized structures left by an organism known as Prototaxites have proven impossible to categorize. Researchers in the UK have suggested ...

Next's Word of Thanks micro-giving campaign began in June 2020. These are the groups we highlighted in 2025.

Lend a hand: Daily Acts needs volunteers to help with ongoing care for local demonstration gardens. Volunteers meet the first ...

Sportsman’s Holiday  Junior Court Applications Applications are available for Sweet Home first-graders who would like ...

During Minnesota winters, conifer trees such as pine, spruce and fir provide critical cover that helps wildlife survive cold, ...

The cones on white pine take two seasons to mature and open their scales, releasing the seeds within. The cones on white pine take two seasons to mature and open their scales, releasing the seeds ...

With over 45 million travelers screened by the Transportation Security Administration this holiday season, many may have learned firsthand what a REAL ID is and isn't. Passed by Congress in 2005 and ...

Travelers without a REAL ID will soon face a $45 fee to verify their identity. The new process, called Confirm.ID, can be completed online before arriving at the airport. This alternative identity ...

The James Beard Foundation released its long list of semifinalists for awards for Outstanding Restaurant, regional chefs and ...

Here's the list of semifinalists for the award, which is akin to the Oscars of the food world, in 25 categories.