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We'll have ice cream sundaes with homemade fudge and caramel <br />and root beer floats while supplies last (freewill donation of $5 <br />appreciated). <br />This is a free event, and fun for the whole family. <br />Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center <br />It's Fall in Min n eso t a - the perfect time to get outside! <br />Fall is here, and it's the perfect time to get outdoors. Whether you <br />hike, bike, or stroll, follow Minnesota State Parks and Trails to find <br />where the colors are peaking this season. <br />For those interested in covering more ground, take a scenic drive <br />through Minnesota's state forests. <br />"Minnesota’s 60 state forests span 4.2 million acres and offer some <br />of the most scenic fall color drives in the Midwest. From the boreal <br />beauty of Finland State Forest in the northeast to the hardwood hills <br />of Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest in the <br />southeast, each forest offers a unique experience. Depending on the <br />destination, visitors will see a spectacular mix of dark evergreen and <br />vivid broadleaf trees set against a backdrop of bluffs, lakes, or <br />winding rivers," MN DNR. <br />To keep things local, visit the St. Croix State Forest and, within the <br />forest, explore St. Croix State Park. Those planning to visit the state <br />park will need to purchase a day or annual park vehicle permit on the <br />DNR website (mndnr.gov/state_parks/permit.html) before arriving. <br />Waste Hauler Collection Time Change to 6:00 a.m. <br />Effective Immediately <br />The Lake Elmo City Council has adopted an update to the city's code <br />of ordinances, amending the solid waste chapter to change the start <br />time for waste haulers to 6:00 a.m. <br />​Please leave your waste bins in front of your driveways by 6:00 a.m. <br />on the day of your scheduled service pickup. <br />Keep Leaves Out of Streets and Storm Drains <br />Fallen leaves may seem harmless, but when they pile up in storm <br />drains, they can cause blockages that lead to street flooding and <br />water pollution. As leaves decompose, they release nutrients that <br />can pollute local lakes, rivers, and streams. <br />Do your Part: <br />Rake and properly dispose of leaves, grass clippings, and <br />yard debris. <br />Compost yard waste at home to produce free, nutrient-rich <br />fertilizer. <br />Drop off yard waste at local compost sites. See Washington <br />County Yard Waste Collection Sites. <br />Til leaves into your garden to improve soil health. <br />Protect our water -- keep leaves off streets and out of drains. Small <br />actions like these make a big difference in protecting our <br />community’s stormwater system and natural waterways. <br />Businesses Are Still Open On Hudson Blvd During the <br />Construction Project