Take a Look at One Solution to this Hot and Dry Weather

July 16th, 2008

Here is one way to deal with the hot and dry weather of Minnesota.

Hopefully it doesn’t come to this here in Minnesota. Check out these PSAs from Nevada. This one was voted the funniest commercial on TBS in 2006.

In drier climates Xeriscaping is Really Catching on.

From Colorado:

Recent Entries, Keep Them Coming

July 10th, 2008

Kathy and Zoe for My Minnesota Minute

People can Make a Difference!!

June 4th, 2008

Redwood River Clean Up

Citizen Restoration along Mississippi River

KEEP THOSE ENTRIES COMING, PRIZES AWARDED WEEKLY!!

What Else are Trees Good For? Tree Climbing and Le Parkour

May 29th, 2008

Movement Art: Tree Climbing

This newest submission reminds us all that not only are trees good for the planet, but they are fun climb.

While not an official submission this example of Le Parkour features many of Minneapolis’ great natural areas.

We would love to get more submissions like these. Please grab your camera and head out to our great outdoors. Remember to tag your YouTube submission “myminnesotaminute” to become instantly eligible for our weekly random drawing for $100. CONTEST NOW EXTENDED THRU THE END OF AUGUST.

Watch this next installment of the broadcast version of Minnesota Minute to see our own version of Johnny Appleseed at work in Minnesota’s northern forest.

PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES!!! Contest Extended!!!

May 28th, 2008

Panasonic Palmcorder MiniDV Digital Camcorder

ANNOUNCING THE PRIZES FOR THE MINNESOTA MINUTE VIDEO CONTEST.

$100 Cash Card: We begin our weekly prize award this week, watch for the winner on Friday, May 16th. CONTEST NOW RUNS THRU THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR.

New Video Camera: At the end of the contest we will conduct a random drawing from ALL submissions for a brand new Sony Palmcorder.

Little Fish and Big Fish are Just in Time For Fishing Season

May 24th, 2008

New Submission with Underwater Footage Features Minnesota’s Little Fish

Restoring Lake Trout on TV: Features Successful Effort to Restore one of Minnesota’s Premier Species

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the American Bald Eagle.

May 22nd, 2008

New Submission Features Fuzzy Eaglets

Return of the Eagle: A Minnesota Minute by the Bell Museum tells the story of how Eagles are being monitored and protected.

Talking to the Animals: Interview with An Eagle

Announcing our First Weekly Winner of $100…

May 18th, 2008

Chaiscuromaniac

This video features the hard-to-find-in-the-wild “Goldfishicus Domesticus”. Remember, nature is everywhere we look (even in a foggy aquarium) Keep those submissions coming.

Watch These New Videos From Contestants

May 15th, 2008

Spring Update: Birding in Minnesota River Valley

Liam Celebrates Minnesota Nature

Last Winter

Hello Worm

Barred Owl in South Minneapolis

Chiroscuromaniac

Dog Makes Snow Angels

My Minnesota Minute - Sample and How To

May 14th, 2008

Hey, Minnesotans, are you feeling inspired by the environment that surrounds you? Have you created your Minnesota Minute yet? Be sure to upload your video soon! FIRST RANDOM DRAWING FOR $100 WILL BE MAY 16TH