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A guide to finding joy on Minnesota's bike trails

A guide to finding joy on Minnesota's bike trails

Minnesota is a great place for bicycling and the state isn't just piggybacking on the strong lead from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here's a few tips to make the most of the trails across the state.
by Matt Mikus

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Searching for a fireworks-free Fourth? Try Minnesota state parks

Searching for a fireworks-free Fourth? Try Minnesota state parks

Minnesota rules prohibit the use of fireworks in state parks, so they can offer some escape for people sensitive to light and sound, DNR officials say.
by Nina Moini

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A (brief) history of Tettegouche State Park

A (brief) history of Tettegouche State Park

Before it became one of Minnesota's most beloved outside places, Tettegouche State Park had a long history -- from fire to ice to tribes to loggers.
by MPR News Staff

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Getting outside is good for us. Here's how to make it happen

Getting outside is good for us. Here's how to make it happen

We know that getting outside is good for us, particularly for kids. Research shows outdoor activity can reduce anxiety and stress and improve academic performance. But families say it's challenging to find time to spend outdoors, and kids are increasingly drawn to technology, keeping them inside.
by Angela Davis

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The science of smiles, real and fake

The science of smiles, real and fake

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, the simple act of putting a smile on your face can boost your mood. But recent research shows pasting on a grin can have mixed results.
by Maanvi Singh

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Popular Minn. state parks working to keep the crowds in the future

Popular Minn. state parks working to keep the crowds in the future

Visitation to state parks in Minnesota is booming. Attendance is up more than 20 percent since 2003. But despite that popularity, there are some red flags on the horizon.
by Dan Kraker

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Appetites: Stuffed drumsticks are a labor of love

Appetites: Stuffed drumsticks are a labor of love

Imagine if a drumstick and an eggroll had a baby, that's kind of what the stuffed drumsticks at Mai's Kitchen are like. They're among the must-haves at the Hmong Village food court in St. Paul, says Yia Vang.
by Tom Crann, Sara Porter and Kyle Shiely

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