Photos from Brainerd MN 12-31-2017
Stay warm this New years Eve!

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/
Dec 22 2017 MN DNR: "The best present you can give family and friends this holiday season? Your presence. Think twice. Don't be fooled by early ice."

If going out have ice picks. If walking, on a snowmobile or ATV, wearing a life jacket may help.

on Friday October 27 I seen rain, then a blizzard, and later large waves on lake superior at Duluth MN. I took video and photos in the afternoon Sunday November 5 2017.

to improve safety, efficiency, and save money..... A home furnace or boiler should be inspected and adjusted every year to ensure safe and efficient operation. It will help you save on your energy bill, too... Read more at https://mn.gov/commerce/consumers/your-home/save-energy-money/energy-tips.jsp#/detail/appId/2/id/312391

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)

2017 Minnesota State Fair photos

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

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.