1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (228+ words) Minnesota 4-H is excited to announce the 2026–2027 Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors! This outstanding group of 31 youth leaders from 23 counties has been selected to serve in one of the highest leadership roles in Minnesota 4-H. State Ambassadors represent the very best…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (331+ words) As autumn settles over Minnesota, gardeners may encounter a silvery shimmer across their lawns and shrubs in the early morning light. On closer inspection, they find the handiwork of funnel weaver spiders—quiet, efficient predators that thrive in the cooling…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (403+ words) If your lilacs are looking rough this summer, you’re not alone. The likely culprit? Lilac leaf spot, a relatively new fungal disease in Minnesota. Thought to be caused by Pseudocercospora or Septoria fungi, lilac leaf spot has been quietly spreading…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago  (191+ words) We are thrilled to introduce the 2025–2026 Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador team—a dynamic group of 28 outstanding youth leaders representing 20 counties across the state! These young changemakers have been selected for one of the highest honors in Minnesota 4-H, serving as…...