May 2016

Applications sought for school safety patrol camp
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota State Patrol
May 23, 2016
Q: My son is involved in school patrol at his school and I would like to know more about Legionville School Patrol Camp. A: There is a lot of information about Legionville School Patrol Training Camp. The Camp is where school patrol students are taught the fundamentals of school patrol, school bus safety, bicycle, and pedestrian safety. It is located just north of Brainerd and is operated by the…
Wet spring means grass is green (and long) on both sides of the fence
By George Bonnema, Luverne Horticulturalist
May 23, 2016
For those people who love mowing their lawn, this has been a great spring. For those people who hate mowing the lawn … well, the rest of us can tell. Proper mowing is one of the keys to a healthy lawn. Set your mowing height at 3 or 3 1/2 inches tall. Taller grass forms a deeper root system. The stronger plants are better able to fight off insects, disease, and weeds. Mow often enough so that…

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