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A reader wonders why these seed heads seem to be everywhere in their lawn this summer. Special to The Forum
Home and Garden

What are these leafy things in my lawn this summer?

Spending time in nature has many healing effects. Photo courtesy of Chrysalis Behavioral Health Services and Training Center / Special to The Forum
Home and Garden

Healing garden connects people with the mending power of nature

Pastor Joel Juni
Faith

DEVOTIONAL GUIDE: Write the vision

Faith

FAITH BRIEFS

Big Sur offers beautiful hikes above the California coastline. Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times / TNS
Travel

Ready to travel again? Try one of these destinations

For generations, young visitors like this one have come to the beach at Zippel Bay State Park, on Lake of the Woods, to cool off during the hottest days of a Minnesota summer. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources photo.
Northland Outdoors

Minnesota's Backyard: Woods, wildlife, water access, and free A/C, at Zippel Bay State Park

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Eight-month-old Henry Kraus is shown in this photo with his mother, Danielle, his father, Derek, and his five-year-old sister, Evie at their home in Park Rapids, Minn. Henry has a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder known as Marfan syndrome. Special to The Forum
Family

Park Rapids, Minn., family has one hope for baby with rare disorder: 'For him to be happy'

Pastor Joel Juni
Faith

DEVOTIONAL GUIDE: Receive the vision

Faith

FAITH BRIEFS

Mountain biking trails offer picturesque views throughout Minnesota's Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. Photo by Steve Wagner / Forum News Service
Northland Outdoors

How a weekend mountain biking tour to Duluth and Cuyuna changed my summer

A view from the outside of the Empire State Building in New York is seen in this Aug. 11, 2018 photo. Rob Beer / Forum News Service
Travel

Refurbished Empire State Building heralds New York City's reopening

Fall color is abundant at Wolf Creek Falls on the Wolf Creek Trail. Photo courtesy Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Northland Outdoors

Minnesota's Backyard: Waterfalls, whitewater and a historic quarry site compel a stop at Banning State Park

With fun in the sun comes potential dangers for our furry friends. From increased exposure to ticks and other insects to sunburn and even heatstroke, all sorts of issues can arise for our dogs in the summertime. But you can avoid a potentially bad situation for your dog by staying vigilant and keeping some tips from the AKC and ASPCA in mind this summer. Pixabay photo
Northland Outdoors

Tips to keep your dog healthy and safe outdoors this summer

A reader wonders if they can do anything to save this damaged shrub. Special to The Forum
Home and Garden

What can we do to save these shrubs?

Strawberries are easy to grow by following a few simple guidelines. David Samson / The Forum
Home and Garden

How to grow mouthwatering strawberries

Pastor Joshua Hawn
Faith

DEVOTIONAL GUIDE: Be thankful for the sacrifices

Cars and trucks rumble over Interstate 94 east of Fergus Falls, Minnesota on Thursday, May 27. (Courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Transportation.)
Travel

More travel anticipated this Memorial Day in Minnesota

The Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier is the place to be for family fun in Daytona Beach, Fla. Chris L. Leake / Dreamstime / TNS
Travel

Traveling to Daytona Beach in search of history, architecture

Rev. Chris Davis, pastor at First English Lutheran Church in Dorset, received his Doctor of Ministry degree Friday, May 21 at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind. Davis' D.Min. dissertation was about the devotional uses of Lutheran hymns. (Photo submitted on May 24, 2021)
Faith

Davis receives doctorate

Wellness

Health Fusion: 3 tips for planting blueberry bushes

Goodies like these Russian tea cakes can be made ahead of time to add a homemade touch to the graduation party menu. (Adobe Stock)
Food

NORTHWOODS COOKS: Graduation goodies