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Northern Minnesota wildfires now fully contained; BWCAW forests already sprouting new growth

Northern Minnesota wildfires now fully contained; BWCAW forests already sprouting new growth

The wildfires burning for more than two months in northern Minnesota are finally fully contained, according to officials with the Superior National Forest. Even in some of the most intensely fire damaged forestland, regrowth and forest regeneration is already underway.
by Dan Kraker and David Schaper

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Where do leftovers from the Minnesota State Fair go?

Where do leftovers from the Minnesota State Fair go?

More than 200 Minnesota State Fair vendors donated over 10,000 pounds of leftover food to hunger relief groups for distribution across the state.
by Ahmed Hassan

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Meet Trapper, the dog helping Minnesota's DNR sniff out invasive zebra mussels

Meet Trapper, the dog helping Minnesota's DNR sniff out invasive zebra mussels

Invasive zebra mussels have infested five percent of Minnesota’s treasured lakes, rivers and waterways, where they gobble up nutrients that native fish and plants need. So to keep them from spreading, the state’s Department of Natural Resources is using specially trained K-9s to sniff them out.
by Catharine Richert

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How will Minnesota's drought conditions affect fall colors this year?

How will Minnesota's drought conditions affect fall colors this year?

There are clear impacts of drought, such as poor crops and increased fire danger. But the affect that drought has on Minnesota’s trees can be less obvious — and take longer to become evident.
by Phineas Pope

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Hmong corndogs, cheese curd lumpia: Minnesota State Fair expands menu with global fusions

Hmong corndogs, cheese curd lumpia: Minnesota State Fair expands menu with global fusions

Among this year’s new food hits at the fair are more international foods — and some that borrow from the fair’s on-a-stick and deep-fried traditions. Chefs and fair food curators say it’s an intentional expansion.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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How are Minnesota ranchers reacting to Trump's plan to import beef?

How are Minnesota ranchers reacting to Trump's plan to import beef?

Kaitlyn Root, the Minnesota State Cattlemen's executive director and beef quality assurance coordinator, explains the concerns Minnesota ranchers have with the new beef imports announced by President Trump.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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