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Minnesota guide works with National Geographic on documentary about Mississippi
Minnesota NewsBEMIDJI, Minn. – Terry Larson of rural Cass Lake, Minn. just had time to finish harvesting wild rice and summer berries when a call came in for guide service.
By Molly Miron , November 10, 2009
Conservationists say tax equals green Minnesota
ST. PAUL – Mike Kilgore says the green Minnesotans pay in a higher tax beginning Wednesday will mean a greener Minnesota in a year.
By Don Davis , June 30, 2009
Dakota City summer camps are still taking registrations
A few openings remain in Dakota City Heritage Village’s second and third sessions of its annual youth day camp, titled 1900 Apprentice.June 25, 2009
Geocaching: High-tech way to be outdoors
ST. PAUL – Minnesota state parks are asking a question of people who like to get outdoors and explore the wildlife and terrain of the 72 state parks: “Are you ready for the challenge of a high-tech treasure hunt?”
By Karrah Anderson , June 02, 2009
Ash borer closing in
NEW LONDON — As people started checking in early Friday morning at Sibley State Park for a weekend of camping, the office staff there received an urgent email about the emerald ash borer that will affect all visitors at every state park.
By Carolyn Lange , May 20, 2009
Randy Distad: The man who minds the parks
As residents start to come out of their homes to enjoy the warmer weather, many head to Farmington’s parks or trail system to enjoy some time outdoors.By Michelle Leonard , May 14, 2009
Spring here? Better lock your car doors
Cabin fever seems to have struck just about everyone this year — criminals included.By Michelle Leonard , April 30, 2009
Outdoors spending plans taking shape
ST. PAUL -- An influx of dedicated state tax revenue leads outdoors enthusiasts to believe a logjam of Minnesota natural resources projects will begin to free up this year.
By Scott Wente , April 13, 2009
North Creek: Restoring the ramble
The old Chiffon Margarine commercial of the 1970s proclaimed, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature!” Well, it looks like maybe this time, Mother Nature is getting her way after all.By Michelle Leonard , March 19, 2009
Woman recovers after hours in snow bank, heart stopped for hour
Minnesota NewsJanice Goodger’s body was as cold as Dr. Chris Delp has ever seen – so cold that it seemed Goodger couldn’t possibly survive, especially at age 64.
By Janna Goerdt , January 07, 2009
Dramatic cliffs draw hikers and campers back to Frontenac State Park
Brent Anderson says it’s not uncommon for some Frontenac State Park visitors to arrive at the gate looking a bit perplexed.By Mike Longaecker , August 15, 2008
Diamond Bluff park offers secluded place to play close to home
Folks in Diamond Bluff don’t see a lot of strangers at Sea Wing Park except for boaters who pull ashore — usually to go up the hill to the Nauti Hawg, a popular bar.By Ruth Nerhaugen , July 31, 2008
California wildfires delay reopening of Apostle's Manitou Island
Wildfires in California are delaying the reopening of Manitou Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. It was closed in early July because of an overly familiar bear.July 18, 2008
Minnesota state parks need $100 million in upkeep
OutdoorsMinnesota’s 72 state parks need more than $100 million to improve campgrounds, roads, water and sewer systems, and historic buildings, according to Courtland Nelson, the Department of Natural Resources’ state parks director.
By Lee Bloomquist, Duluth News Tribune , January 11, 2008
Aerated lakes spell danger for outdoors enthusiasts
OutdoorsThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources warns ice anglers, snowmobilers, skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts to extra caution when going onto any lake that has aeration systems.
December 10, 2007
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