We weren't in path of total eclipse but can see partial eclipse. This video has been speeded up. minimum exposure setting

7-18-2017 Smoke from Canada wild fires visible (and can be smelled) in Brained MN
for current conditions http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/air/air-quality-and-pollutants/gene...
2-17-2017 fine particles can be seen in Brainerd MN MPCA reading for fine particles was 55 (moderate)

Around June is the time of year of the most deer -car crashes. The grown up fawns have separated from the doe.

June is also railroad crossing safety month...Read more

• For some it is Memorial Day weekend.
• some it is when school gets out.
• for meteorological summer in Minnesota June 1st is the date normally used.
• For astronomical summer it goes by the day with the longest daylight
  (Summer solstice)
• in Northern Hemisphere is June 20 2017
• in Southern Hemisphere it is December 21 2017
• Have a Happy Summer

ST. PAUL, Minn. 05/02/2017– The first week of May was National Small Business Week. To mark the week, the Minnesota Department of Revenue is highlighting the online resources it offers businesses by launching a new online Business Center. Businesses and organizations of all sizes and types can now find business tax information and resources -- including fact sheets, industry guides, forms, and training information -- in one central location on the department’s website.

Make Earth Day everyday. We are here everyday.

Fire danger was reported as high in much of Minnesota by the DNR on 4-8-2017
Restrictions were in place state wide. additional locality restrictions may apply.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html

A young eagle flying above the Mississippi River in Brainerd MN.

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The Minnesota Department of Revenue began accepting returns on January 23, 2017.
Choosing electronic filing and direct deposit is the most secure way to get your refund. Last year, over 2 million Minnesota taxpayers used electronic software to file their taxes.
http://www.revenue.state.mn.us/individuals/individ_income/Pages/Online_F...