More Minnesota Links

A concise page containing information about Minnesota with some links to learn more
http://www.ipl.org/youth/stateknow/mn1.html

A Minnesota State page for kids, look at the symbols, flags, and a link to coloring pages
http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?subchannel=null&programid=536888073&sc3=null&sc2=null&id=-536881315&agency=NorthStar

Listen to a Loon, look at the current gas prices, read the local news, and view some pictures.
http://www.deckernet.com/minn/

Fall resources and links to autumn in Minnesota
http://minneapolis.about.com/cs/attractions/a/fallreseources.htm

Learn About Minnesota

Links and information about Minnesota:

Minnesota Historical Society
345 Kellogg Blvd W
St. Paul, MN 55102-1906
www.mnhs.org
Request brochure of state historical sites.

Minnesota Conservation Volunteer
DNR
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-4010
www.dnr.state.mn.us/magazine
Free subscription for monthly magazine.

Minnesota Office of Tourism
100 Metro Square
121 Seventh Place E
St. Paul, MN 55101
http://www.exploreminnesota.com
Request travel info including Minnesota 2005 Travel Guide and state map

State government and cool facts: www.governor.state.mn.us/kids/Minnesota_Fun_Facts_page.asp

Famous Minnesotans: www.leg.state.mn.us/LEG/youth/famousfolks.asp

History of MN: www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/history/mnstatehistory/index.shtml

This is the official website for the State of Minnesota: www.state.mn.us

Minnesota State Parks: www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/index.html

50states.com: Minnesota: www.50states.com
The site provides a wealth of information about Minnesota. It includes everything from the highest point to county profile to climate.

Things To Do in Minnesota: www.thingstodo.com/states/MN/index.htm ThingsToDo.com is an online guide to information about Minnesota's entertainment, recreation, and travel, and includes the state's interesting facts, famous people, and special events.

Roadside America : Minnesota Attractions: www.roadsideamerica.com/map/mn.html Roadside America describes itself as an online guide to offbeat attractions. This site offers reviews of "weird sites along the highway" in Minnesota.

The Woodshed : The MINNESOTA Page: www.deckernet.com/minn/
In existence since 1994, this site is a collection of Web pages about Minnesota with links to almost anything "Minnesotan" on the Web. Use it to find out all kinds of information about the state, or even take a virtual tour.

Birds in Our Backyard

It is common for us to see (or hear) all of these birds in our yard.

Chickadee, such a cute bird with a pretty song. House Wren, very common.

Great Horned Owl, often heard rather than seen, there are many varieties of owls in Minnesota.

The pesky, piggy Bluejay will chase all other birds away. Lovely Bluebirds. We like to watch them preen and puff out their feathers. They like to sunbathe in the early morning sunshine.

Killdeer, gets its name from the sound it makes. It nests in gravel and runs pretty fast.
The Common Loon, is Minnesota's State Bird. It has a beautiful sound. It is hard to spot, but easy to recogonize its unique call. We have a pair on our lake every spring.
This is our buddy, the Great Blue Heron. He lives near our pond and lake and is often feeding on fish.
We see him most every day and have for the past ten years!
The Canadian Goose comes in the spring when the ice is off the lake. It nests here, has babies and when the chicks are old enough to fly, off they all go.
The American Robin is a favorite bird to see because it often signals the coming of spring. These birds do migrate, but come back to Minnesota come springtime.
These Red-Winged Blackbirds are a greedy breed, whenever we put up a feeder, they try to monopolize it and chase the other birds away. These birds like our pond and swamp and are here all year long.

Minnesota Map