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View this collection of stories that were filmed about and throughout Morris, Minnesota. Each individual story is worth a watch. 

 

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Morris Stories

Prairie Yard & Garden
A Growing Heritage

The rich heritage of the Horticulture Gardens at the WCROC in Morris.

Postcards
History of Morris Fire Department

A documentary about the history of the Morris Fire Department.

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History of UM-Morris, Part One

The rich and surprising history of the University of Minnesota, Morris.

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History of UM-Morris, Part Two

The conclusion of a documentary recalling the history of the University of MN-Morris.

Prairie Yard & Garden
Pat’s Place: She Shed and more!

Pat Hein of Morris has designed her very own she-shed!

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1913 Farm Expo

The 1913 Morris Farm Exposition attracted tens of thousands of people to Morris.

Prairie Yard & Garden
Christmas Tree Production

Mary Holm travels to Wayne ‘N Jean’s Evergreens to learn about Christmas tree production.

Prairie Sportsman
Weed Terminator

A rural U of M research center tests a solar-powered robotic weed cutter in a cornfield.

Prairie Sportsman
Mobile Solar Panel

Western Minnesota researchers develop mobile solar panels for cow pastures.

Postcards
Sarlettes Music

Learn about the community-based approach Sarlettes uses to thrive as a local institution.

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PRCA Art Camp

PRCA Art Camp is featured.

Prairie Sportsman
Batteries Charged With Renewables

Researchers investigate flow batteries for storing Minnesota’s renewable energy.

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Morris Movie Theatre

Morris Movie Theatre is featured.

Prairie Yard & Garden
Straw Bale and Pallet Gardening

Straw bale and pallet gardening is discussed.

Prairie Yard & Garden
AAS Gardens

Steve Poppe demonstrating AAS Selections.

Prairie Yard & Garden
Growing Great Apples

Learn the best practices for growing apple trees.

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Sara Konsbruck

Sara Konsbruck is featured.

Prairie Yard & Garden
Monarchs and the Plants They Love

Learn what gardeners can do to help monarch butterfly numbers recover.

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Rural Arts & Culture Summit

Take in the Rural Art Summit in Morris.

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Estar en el Prairie

Estar en el Prairie is featured.

Prairie Sportsman
Printable Solar Cells

Printable solar cells made from agricultural byproducts.

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Emerging Artists at U of M Morris

Five emerging artists at the University of Minnesota-Morris.

Prairie Yard & Garden
Themed Gardens

Mary Holm and Vicky Dosdall talk about Vicky's many themed gardens.

Prairie Yard & Garden
University of Minnesota Morris Gardens

Maintaining a residential college campus takes a lot of hard work & hardy plant varieties.

Prairie Yard & Garden
Native American Garden

A student-grown Native American garden on the campus of the University of MN, Morris.

Prairie Yard & Garden
Yard Into Garden

Mary visits with Susie and Kris Hanson of Morris are turning their yard into a garden.

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Morris Artists

Young artists from U of M, Morris explore the world of art.

Prairie Yard & Garden
Straw Bale and Pallet Gardening

Straw bale and pallet gardening is discussed.

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UMM Emerging Artists

Featuring University of Minnesota, Morris emerging artists.

Prairie Sportsman
Cattail Invaders

Learn how non-native narrow leaf cattails and hybrids are overtaking native vegetation.

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Fine Arts on the Prairie

Learn about the fine arts community in Morris.

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Building a Legacy

Experience the one-of-a-kind photography of Sylke Boyd.

Prairie Yard & Garden
How to Grow Good Tomatoes

John Anderson of Morris shares growing tips for tomatoes.

Prairie Yard & Garden
Creating a Monarch Waystation

Vicky Dosdall of rural Morris loves to garden and grow flowers.

Prairie Sportsman
Growing the Prairie

Learn about the many benefits of planting prairie plants.

Prairie Sportsman
Wetland Restoration

Learning about the benefits of prescribed burns in Morris, Minn.

Prairie Sportsman
Autonomous Mower

A robotic mower being tested at the University of Minnesota's cow pastures.

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Cheyenne Hoggarth

Cheyenne Hoggarth talks about U of M Morris and what drove her to become an an artist.

Prairie Yard & Garden
Unusual Plants

Perennial grasses, water lilies, roses and more are discussed.

Prairie Yard & Garden
In the Weeds with Frank Forcella

Frank Forcella talks about grassy and broadleaf weeds.

Prairie Yard & Garden
The Memorial Garden

Bereaved parents who have channeled their grief by building gardens honoring their memory.

Compass
U of M–Morris Sustainability

Learn about the on-going sustainability efforts at UM-Morris.