WASHINGTON — Spring is making its grand entrance ... some stunning shots — tulips peeking through the soil, and purple crocus flowers showing off their petals. Nature is putting on a show ...

Some places to seek pasqueflowers include open areas near Red Wing’s Barn Bluff, Kasota Prairie Scientific and Natural Area ...

Spring is in full bloom and for gardeners ... It’s only in the last few weeks when they’ve started to flower that I saw that they are all purple and of the same variety.