Megan McGinty

08/16/2026

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08/15/2026

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08/15/2026

Census records can reveal names, ages, occupations, birthplaces, and clues about how a family changed over time. For Family Fun Month, test your census knowledge—then tell us: Which census year is your favorite to explore, and what makes it especially useful in your research?

08/15/2026

I’ve ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Leslie Washington, who died while responding to the Bear Trap Fire.

Minnesotans are eternally grateful for his sacrifice and we are wrapping our arms around his crew and loved ones.

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

The Mustache Cat outgrew its previous location due to national demand for its merchandise, which includes upcycled vintage items.

08/15/2026

When a seagull meets its anemone.

Recently, a volunteer with Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge spotted a sea anemone in the process of digesting a seagull leg that had washed into the tidepool.

Despite looking like lush marine flowers, green sea anemones are actually hungry carnivores and ambush predators armed with tiny stinging cells called nematocysts.

Anemones are opportunistic feeders, catching whatever drifts within reach, which can be crabs, small fish, mussels, and other unexpected snacks delivered by the waves. Once captured, the tentacles guide the food into the central mouth, where digestion begins slowly but efficiently.

USFWS volunteer photo: Ed Nordquist, via Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuges

08/15/2026

Mary Oliver's poetry changed the way countless readers process love, grief, and the natural world. “American Masters – Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World” premieres Tue, Aug 25 at 9/8c.

03/02/2026

Over half of Ninth District respondents reported profit declines in a recent Minneapolis Fed survey of businesses. Read more about what they shared about current conditions a new article from Haley Chinander. Link in comments below.