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Here's a look at how Minnesotans are getting outside

Here's a look at how Minnesotans are getting outside

How are you getting outdoors this summer? Share your adventures with us and help inspire others to get out and enjoy all the outdoors have to offer.

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Here are the least crowded days to go to the State Fair, according to data

Here are the least crowded days to go to the State Fair, according to data

Based on attendance data from the Minnesota State Fair, your best day to avoid the crowds and long lines is the first day on Thursday. Check out the attendance data for the fair since 2012.
by Matt Mikus

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Outdoor Afro fosters community through outdoor recreation

Outdoor Afro fosters community through outdoor recreation

Outdoor Afro works to build community for African-American outdoor enthusiasts and increase diversity in outdoor recreation.
by Simone Cazares

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The joy and grief of an empty nest

Parents raise their children in the hope they will become independent. But with their children’s independence comes the pain of letting them go.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Como Zoo welcomes its first baby tufted puffin

Como Zoo welcomes its first baby tufted puffin

The zoo has exhibited puffins since 1987, but this is the first time a puffin chick has hatched at Como.
by Sara Porter

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Youth Outdoors-Duluth bridges the gap between young people and the outdoors

Youth Outdoors-Duluth bridges the gap between young people and the outdoors

Although Youth Outdoors-Duluth doesn’t run any outdoor programs itself, the group works as the connective tissue between outdoor organizations and young people who might not otherwise have access to the state’s vast outdoor programs.
by Simone Cazares

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At Camp Needlepoint, diabetics avoid being ‘odd kid out’

At Camp Needlepoint, diabetics avoid being ‘odd kid out’

About 500 children are attending a camp this week or next designed specifically by and for people with diabetes. The aim is stigma-free fun.
by Brian Bakst

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Easy, cheap ways to get outside this summer

Easy, cheap ways to get outside this summer

Yes, it’s already August, but there’s still plenty of time to get outside and have fun before the fall chill blows in. Here are some cheap or free ways to get outdoors with the whole family.
by Sara Porter

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S'mored out? Bring something new to your campfire cooking

S'mored out? Bring something new to your campfire cooking

It only takes a little planning to take your outdoor eating to the next level. We asked our friends at The Splendid Table to share some easy but creative recipes.
by Matt Mikus

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