Minnesota leaf disposal laws and Lubbock allergy triggers

In Minnesota, it is illegal under state statute to dispose of yard waste, including leaves, grass clippings, and small brush, in regular garbage bins. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency recommends composting or using leaves as mulch as environmentally friendly alternatives to disposal.

In Lubbock, Texas, fall allergy triggers are rising. The primary causes identified include ragweed pollen, which typically spikes in late September and early October, mold spores resulting from recent rainfall and damp conditions, and dust mites found in dry environments.