Cool Jobs Tour showcases high-paying, in-demand manufacturing careers!
The Cool Jobs Tour in Elk River is transforming how students, parents, and community members view modern manufacturing. Organized by the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, Independent School District 728 (ISD 728), and local employer partners, this annual event takes place during Minnesota’s Manufacturing Month every October. Why Cool Jobs Tours Matter: It highlights local career opportunities: high-paying, in-demand technical careers are available right in Central Minnesota without requiring massive
Sandhill Crane Migration at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Thousands of sandhill cranes will soon stage at the refuge, taking a rest along their southerly migration route. From mid-October to early November the refuge hosts large numbers of these prehistoric birds as they roost overnight in refuge wetlands and then spend the daytime foraging on harvested croplands nearby. The peak number of cranes observed in one day typically occurs during the last week of October and has exceeded 20,000 birds in past years! This year, the cranes may be harder to find due
