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Honey Production, Fruit Picking Delayed By Late Spring

Now that the weather has finally warmed up, farmer’s markets are back in business. But, you may not see some of your favorite foods right away. Fresh fruits and the honey supply will be delayed this year. Step into the packing facility for Ames Farm Unlimited, and it seems like business as usual. But owner Brian Fredricksen says all the jarred honey, candles and honeycomb are leftovers from last summer.

17 hours ago

Lino Lakes Boy To Be Honored For Saving Brother, 3, From Bee Attack

An 11-year-old Lino Lakes boy heroically saved his 3-year-old brother from a bee attack in late August. Now, he’s being honored by the City of Lino Lakes and the Lino Lakes Police Department.

2012/11/13

Bees Attack Day Care Kids In St. Paul

The St. Paul Fire Department says 11 daycare kids and two adults were walking along Mississippi River Boulevard late Wednesday morning when they were attacked by a swarm of bees.

2012/09/19

Good Question: ‘Reply All’: Bees, Birth Marks & Mayonnaise

Carrie Rocha from Minneapolis sent me a question from her kids using Twitter: What’s the difference between bees and wasps?

2012/07/27

‘Golden Lining’ Of 2012′s Weather: Honey Crop

One good result of this year’s extreme weather in Minnesota is a bumper crop of honey from local bee farmers.

2012/07/05

More Beekeepers Than Ever In Minneapolis

The buzz in Minneapolis is the fact that the number of beekeepers is growing, and the number of people wanting to be a beekeeper is, too.

2012/04/25

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Beekeepers Fear Harmful Effects Of Pesticides

Beekeepers say a new pesticide is killing bees. A group is asking the EPA to do more testing before using the pesticide, which was approved in 2003.

2012/04/08

Honey Production Drops In Minn., Wis. In 2011

Honeybees in Wisconsin and Minnesota have had an off-year. Wisconsin produced 3.6 million pounds of honey in 2011. That’s down 12 percent from the 4.1 million pounds it produced the previous year.

2012/04/05

Truck Driver Indicted In Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash

A truck driver who was involved in a multi-vehicle Lakeville accident that killed two people and an unborn child has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide.

2011/05/02