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Freshwater Discovery Day is a chance to step into the world of Large Lakes Observatory researchers. Meet scientists, explore cutting-edge discoveries through hands-on demos and talks and learn why lake research matters to our community. Demonstrations include: -A scientist-guided Lake Superior cruise onboard the Vista Star -what does UMD's buoy data tell us? -tours of the research vessel Blue Heron -winter limnology ice shanty -what makes Lake Superior water so good?
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Scientists and staff of UMD's Large Lakes Observatory invite the community to board and tour the Blue Heron research vessel on the Duluth Harbor behind the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The Science on Deck event is free and runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This edition of Science on Deck is happening during FinnFest. Tours are provided by scientists, crew and students to provide an overview of the R/V Blue Heron's layout and research capabilities. A variety of scientists…
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Scientists and staff of UMD's Large Lakes Observatory invite the community to board and...
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This is a convenient way to go to the Minnesota State Fair - get-together -on opening day. Participants will have over 5 hours at the fair. Please register by Aug 1. FMI on this trip and other trips go to wendyupnorth.com. Admission included.
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Whether it’s cracked, torn, stained, missing a piece or just not working properly, broken things can be made good as new with the right skills and tools. WLSSD has partnered with Duluth Folk School and Duluth Makerspace to host regular events where people can learn how to fix their stuff. Volunteers specialize in a variety of repair skills, including electronics and small appliances, woodworking and furniture, watches and jewelry, clothing and upholstery, sports and outdoor gear, ceramics, artwork and more.…
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It’s the northern hemisphere’s shortest day and longest night of the year. No matter where you live on Earth, the solstice happens at the same instant: Dec. 21 at 9:02 a.m. CST. It’s when the sun reaches its farthest southward point for the year, and when noontime shadows are the longest of the year.
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It’s the northern hemisphere’s shortest day and longest night of the year. No matter...
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Day and night are of approximately equal duration all over the planet on this day. The official Central Standard Time moment of spring equinox in the northern hemisphere is 9:46 a.m.
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Summer solstice occurs when the Earth's rotational axis is most inclined toward the star it orbits. The Sun reaches its highest position in the sky on this day, and the Earth's gravity pulls humans toward beaches.
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Summer solstice occurs when the Earth's rotational axis is most inclined toward the star...
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It’s the northern hemisphere’s shortest day and longest night of the year. No matter where you live on Earth, the solstice happens at the same instant: Dec. 21 at 2:49 p.m. CST. It’s when the sun reaches its farthest southward point for the year, and when noontime shadows are the longest of the year.
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It’s the northern hemisphere’s shortest day and longest night of the year. No matter...
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Day and night are of approximately equal duration all over the planet on this day. The official Central Standard Time moment of spring equinox in the northern hemisphere is 3:25 p.m.
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Day and night are of approximately equal duration all over the planet on this...
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