The primary trap that youâll find with aluminum cans is a higher than normal premium on the product. With a $0.60 per pound market rate for general aluminum, the least you should receive for your cans is $0.30 per pound. Anything less than that is a scrap yard dealer attempting to maximize their profits at your expense.
Lake Superior agate. The Lake Superior agate is a type of agate stained by iron and found on the shores of Lake Superior. Its wide distribution and iron-rich bands of color reflect the gemstone's geologic history in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. In 1969 the Lake Superior agate was designated by the Minnesota Legislature as the official state gemstone.
Minnesota's beach monitoring program collects samples from 37 Lake Superior beaches and analyzes them for water-borne diseases and human health risks. During beach season, this site offers daily and historical beach status information, including weather, photos and maps.