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Goe-Trivia #52: MNSG's nod to GG3.

(First Goe-Trivia video, by the way!)
June 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Fishing #LakeSuperior or its tributaries?

Make sure you can tell #Steelhead from #Salmon with #MNSG's "Know the Fish. Know the Regs" decal. 🎣

Stay sharp, stay informed, and keep those fish stories straight! 🌊 #Minnesota #Fishing

Order your FREE decal today: z.umn.edu/MNSG-Steelhe...
Person holding a steelhead trout in a stream between two hands. Credit: Michael Humling/USFWS
April 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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#MNSG's Invasive Cattails project team is back in the field for 2025! 🌾

We’re studying whether removing invasive hybrid #cattails can help nearshore lake environments thrive.🧪

🔗 See the latest project updates: z.umn.edu/mnsg_cattails
A wetland covered in cattails, with a patch removed, under a bright blue sky. The tip of a silver boat is visible. Credit: Brendan Nee/MNSG.
July 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Okay, maybe today is NOT when you want to be outside. Tomorrow though?

Whatever the weather, get ready for MNSG's 2025 #GreatLakes BioBlitz! As snow melts & temps rise, the #BioBlitz is a great way to observe local #biodiversity. 🌱🦋🐟

Join our kickoff webinar: z.umn.edu/mnsg_25biobl...
A loon with wings spread in a lake surrounded by green trees. Credit: Cait Dettmann/MNSG.
April 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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The 15th annual St. Louis River Summit starts today! 🌊 Like an estuary, it brings people together to share strategies for a healthy #StLouisRiver watershed.

Visit #MNSG’s table & catch Madison Rodman’s poster on #GreenInfrastructure code audits. Learn more at: z.umn.edu/mnsg_25river...
A canoe rests near the shore of the tranquil St. Louis River at sunset, with gentle ripples on the water and trees lining the banks.
March 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Got any #Steelhead? Go fish...

...using MNSG's FREE “Know the Fish. Know the Regs.” waterproof decal! 🎣

Wild Steelhead in MN’s #LakeSuperior waters are catch & release only - it's easier to mistake Steelhead for #salmon than you think!

Fish with confidence: z.umn.edu/MNSG-Steelhe... #fishing
An educational poster titled "Know the fish. Know the regs." featuring illustrations of different fish species including Coho Salmon, Steelhead, and Chinook Salmon, with annotations highlighting identifying features such as blue circle indicating adipose fin, the intact adipose fin, the base of fin, and the tip of fin. The poster emphasizes important regulations and distinguishing physical characteristics to help in fish identification.
April 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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🌷Get ready to "spring" into action with MNSG's engaging 3-part webinar series for residents of NE #Minnesota!

Whether you’re dreaming of a summer project on your own property or curious about green infrastructure's role in community landscapes, we’ve got you.

Learn more: z.umn.edu/25mnsg_going...
Promotional graphic titled 'Springing into Action: Building Resilient Communities with Green Infrastructure,' featuring colorful floral designs and logos for Sea Grant Minnesota and the Natural Resources Research Institute.
February 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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MNSG’s 2025 Fast-Track grant competition is open for proposals up to $10K supporting short (≤6 month) projects that advance our 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.🧪

📅 Intent to submit due: Nov. 12
📅 Full proposals due: Nov. 21
No match required.

More info ➜ z.umn.edu/mnsg_fasttrack
A yellow leaf floating down a rocky creek in fall. Credit: Brett Groehler/University Minnesota Duluth.
October 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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🚢 The 2025 #GreatLakes shipping season is underway!

Want to learn more? Explore MNSG’s Great Lakes Shipping 101, a collection of resources curated by Kelsey Prihoda, to learn how this #maritime powerhouse supports jobs, industry & regional growth. ⚓

🌊 Dive in here: z.umn.edu/mnsg_glshipp...
A large cargo ship named American Century navigates under the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge on a clear day.
March 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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From the 1800s to today, the documentary "Lost but Not Forgotten," ft. MNSG's Don Schreiner, tells the history of commercial fishing on Minnesota’s #NorthShore. 🌊

Free screening @ #TwinPorts Festival of History!

🎥 Friday, 3/27
🕕 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Zeitgeist Theater, #Duluth

z.umn.edu/mnsg-ls-fish...
Waves roll onto a rocky Lake Superior shoreline under a cloudy sky, with overlaid title text reading “Lost But Not Forgotten: A History of Commercial Fishing on Minnesota’s North Shore and Isle Royale.”
March 20, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Got a fish in your hands? Make sure you know what it is! Wild #Steelhead in #Minnesota’s portion of #LakeSuperior waters are catch & release only—don’t mistake one for a salmon!

MNSG’s “Know the Fish. Know the Regs.” waterproof decal makes ID easy.

Get yours now! 🔗 z.umn.edu/MNSG-Steelhe...
Infographic titled 'Know the fish. Know the regs.' featuring illustrations and identification tips for Steelhead, Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon. Each fish is labeled with key identification features such as the base of fin, adipose fin, and tail fin. Difference in mouth color and the distinctive blue circle on adipose fin are highlighted.
March 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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As a young, budding weeb in the 90s, this game could not have launched at a more perfect time. I was absolutely at the right age to be completely enthralled by MNSG's unapologetic Japanese cornball ass charms. Beautiful foreign locations, catchy OST and a quriky plot doomed me to weebdom.
October 20, 2024 at 2:00 AM
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Give the gift of curiosity this season! 🎁

MNSG's #WaterReads list features water-themed children's books (ages 0-18), expertly reviewed by our Director & Water Quality Educator. Spark a love for science & stewardship!

Explore the list: z.umn.edu/mnsg-watereads

#HolidayGifts #WaterSky
Graphic for MNSG Water Reads showing a diver and a snorkeler reading books underwater, surrounded by fish and stacks of books on the seabed. Credit: C. Dettmann/MNSG.
December 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Looking for a FREE gift for the #LakeSuperior angler in your life? 🎣

MNSG's Don Schreiner joins The North 103.3 FM today to talk about our #Steelhead vs. #Salmon ID decal. Listen live at 8:20 a.m.!

Get the decal info here: z.umn.edu/MNSG-Steelhe...
#Fishing #MNSG
Don Schreiner speaks to a charter captain about a Steelhead vs. Salmon identification decal. Credit: M. Thoms/MNSG.
December 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Unlock your next career move: MNSG's 2026-2027 Science & Policy Fellowship!

A highly competitive, one-year, full-time PAID fellowship that matches your graduate expertise with #MN water policy. High-impact work funded by the #LCCMR.

Info session: z.umn.edu/mnsg-scipol-...

#WaterSky
December 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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How much do consumers know about seafood sourcing?

As part of MNSG's 2024–26 biennial research program, the project "A Deep Dive into Consumer Perceptions of Locally Farmed Fish" explores consumer perceptions to support a sustainable aquaculture industry.🧪

🔗 z.umn.edu/mnsg_consume...
#SeafoodMonth
A man holds a Yellow Perch fish. Credit: C. Dettmann/MNSG.
October 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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⚓On #WorldMaritimeDay, we’re celebrating the #GreatLakes as a maritime superhighway that connects MN to the world.

This month, MNSG’s Kelsey Prihoda led a hands-on tour at the #UMN Extension Conference exploring ships, the #Duluth waterfront, & ballast water research.🚢

👉 z.umn.edu/mnsg_glshipp...
MNSG's Kelsey Prihoda speaks to a tour group about Great Lakes vessels in front of the William A. Irvin Museum Ship. Credit: Amy Schrank/MNSG.
September 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Warmer weather is on the horizon! ☀️

Ready to grab your paddle and get on the water? Don't waste any time!

Brush up on safety tips and pick the best launch site for your skill level ahead of time with MNSG's Paddle Safe #TwinPorts site! 🛶

Smoother sailing awaits: z.umn.edu/mnsg_pstp
A "Paddle Safe" informational sign beside Woodstock Bay in Superior, WI, featuring safety tips for kayakers and boaters near a metal dock extending into the water.
April 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Have you checked out our #Instagram? 📸

#Minnesota Sea Grant #Fisheries & Aquaculture Extension Educator Julia Grenn is taking over MNSG's Insta today to share about her experiences at #Aquaculture Academy & what she's excited to bring back to MN. 🐟

Follow along: www.instagram.com/mnseagrant/
Minnesota Sea Grant promotional image featuring a lighthouse on a rocky pier, surrounded by misty waters.
April 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Anchors aweigh! ⚓

#Minnesota Sea Grant Great Lakes Transportation Educator Kelsey Prihoda is teaching a four-part course on the modern era of #GreatLakes shipping with Fe University.

Check out #MNSG's other work and events on maritime transportation at: z.umn.edu/mnsg_transport
Front view of the Hon. James L. Oberstar ship, from Interlake Steamship Co., navigating through the Duluth Entry under a cloudy sky.
March 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Invasive hybrid #cattails could be hurting Minnesota’s lakes! #MNSG’s Amy Schrank & Claire Rude joined PBS Prairie Sportsman on their "Catfish and Cattails" episode to talk about our Invasive Cattail project & how it's restoring native plants & fish.

📺 Watch now: z.umn.edu/mnsg_cattails
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March 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Happy #TartarSauceDay! Got your fish to celebrate?

#MNSG's FreshFishFinder.org is intended to connect #aquaculture producers with consumers, so you can find your new favorite #GreatLakes fish farmer closer than you think!

#ShopLocal vendors at z.umn.edu/mnsg_glfff
A plate of fish and chips served with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, and ketchup.
March 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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🌱 #MNSG's #GreenInfrastructure Code Audit project works with 13 local govts along Minnesota's #NorthShore to ID & remove potential barriers to using Green #Stormwater Infrastructure, which can reduce pollutants & runoff from entering local watersheds!

Learn more: z.umn.edu/code-audits-...
Three people in a workshop room pasting colorful sticky notes on a wall, brainstorming and discussing ideas actively.
March 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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🔎What is it like to be a #KnaussFellow? Hear from one of #MNSG's 2024 Knauss Fellows, University of Minnesota #Duluth master's student Erik Simula, about his time in the program: youtube.com/shorts/i8OTr...

Applications for the 2026 cohort of the Knauss Fellowship by 2/19/2025: z.umn.edu/knauss 🧪
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January 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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#MNSG’s Bugs Below Zero project aims to show avid trout fishers, teachers, and K-12 students the importance of winter stream food webs and how they can be involved in community science to contribute to stream conservation and winter ecology research.

🔎Learn more: z.umn.edu/mnsg_bbz
A small child is guided by an older person in interacting with bugs in a tank of water.
January 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM