District news stories

District helps Metro Blooms conduct first corporate raingarden workshop

In spring 2010 , Eaton Corp., of Eden Prairie, became the first corporation to host a Metro Blooms raingarden workshop. Read all about it here!

Seminary Fen purchased by DNR

After year-long negotations with landowners, the state DNR bought a good chunk of the rare calcareous Seminary Fen, near Chaska. MnDOT's recommendation to build a river crossing west of the spot also seems a bright spot in preserving the fen.

Raingardens bring freshets of joy

Building a raingarden may be a way for you to increase your property's financial and esthetic value; it also does the environment a great deal of good. (Plus, you can probably qualify for financial aid if you build one.)

Engineer Samstad winding down career and going strong

Scott County Manager Larry Samstad — formerly consulting engineer to the District — is winding down a long and active career. His memories and accomplishments are rehearsed in this article about the remarkable man.

Fishing shows Minnesota River is recovering

Just how much has the river recovered in the past 30 years? Quite a way, according to experts and amateurs alike, including those who regularly fish the river (one of the best kept secrets in the region). And yet we still have a way to go.