Wadena County is a net importer of workers, and the incoming workforce is highly local. Read more key findings.

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Raspberries belong to a large group of fruits known as brambles, all in the plant genus Rubus. Raspberries can be grown successfully in most areas of Minnesota. Three main types that can be grown in ...

Fruit jellies are semisolid, preserved mixtures of fruit juice and sugar. Jelly making is a good way to preserve fruit flavors for enjoyment throughout the year. Fruit jelly is a fairly ...

Deep winter greenhouses (DWG) are passive-solar greenhouses that use the energy from the sun as the primary source of heat. A deep winter greenhouse in production. DWGs are built in an east-west ...

Extension’s Community Social Capital Model shows the whole social capital picture. The term social capital was coined by social scientist James Coleman to describe community ties, and Robert Putnam ...

Winter is the perfect time to sketch out no-till beds, set up a compost system, and choose native plants for spring.

As you are selecting trees to plant next spring, diversify your landscape or woodland by planting multiple species of trees and shrubs.