The Minnesota deer firearms season opens in just over a week, but the trend of declining hunter participation continues. Despite this, the season remains a popular tradition for tens of thousands.
Now that parts of Minnesota have experienced their first snowfall of the season, it's time to think about what we need to have on hand to battle Old Man Winter.
Contrary to popular belief Daylight Saving Time has nothing to do with farmers. It was introduced in the United States during World War 1 as a means to save coal used for heating homes. Today most states in the US still follow Daylight Saving Time, although there are efforts in some, like Minnesota, to get rid of the time shift.
After adding new routes and direct flights recently, Sun Country Airlines quietly said it was cutting service from Minnesota to five cities starting next year.
This month is usually the grayest in Minnesota, with lots of cloudy days. Temperatures also drop quickly; for example, in Minneapolis, the average high is 50°F at the start of the month but falls to 35°F by the end, will that pattern continue this year?