Dear nicholskathryn, here's the response to your question:

Here is the response that I sent on 6/4 at 901 AM

Thank you for writing back.
That is a huge project.
Here are some ideas

https://www.wildflower.org/expert/show.php?id=12541

https://northerngardener.org/great-plants-for-northern-gardens-day-23-groundcovers/

https://www.backyardmn.com/blog/landscaping/5-best-groundcovers-for-minnesota-landscapes/

You could go with prairie grasses. https://www.prairieresto.com/categories/prairie-grasses/<personal data hidden>15805303

or ornamental grasses

https://mnhardy.umn.edu/ornamental-grasses

https://northerngardener.org/ornamental-grasses-for-minnesota-gardens/

In other words, i need from you a feel for where you think you want to go and then can help you narrow the choices further.

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