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Hiker breaks Superior Hiking Trail record, and leg

Hiker breaks Superior Hiking Trail record, and leg

The previous record for the 310-mile Superior Hiking Trail was in 8 days, 7 hours and 59 minutes. Ajay Pickett finished in 7 days, 20 hours and 56 minutes.

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Real ID expected to roll out next month

Minnesota is ready to start rolling out new drivers licenses that will meet federal identification standards instituted more than a dozen years ago.
by Tim Nelson

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Appetites: Restaurant scene booms in the Twin Ports

Appetites: Restaurant scene booms in the Twin Ports

The new food editor at The Growler magazine recently went on a tour of some of the many new restaurants popping up in the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior, Wis. He called the area "out of control."
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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One more chance to spot the northern lights Tuesday

One more chance to spot the northern lights Tuesday

If you couldn't see the northern lights last night, there's one more chance to see them Tuesday night. But the conditions might not be as good.
by Matt Mikus

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Living color: Minnesota's 'rich, beautiful' leaf season begins

Living color: Minnesota's 'rich, beautiful' leaf season begins

It's go-time for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' fall color finder. So, stop clinging to the summer and head northwest or to the Grand Rapids, Minn., area if you want to see the best fall colors so far.
by Nancy Yang

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In case you missed it: The northern lights in photos

In case you missed it: The northern lights in photos

Overnight, the aurora borealis put on a spectacular show in northern Minnesota. For those of you who weren't lucky enough to catch nature's "ooh" and "ahh" show, we've got you covered.
by Andrew Krueger

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Sepak takraw courts bring popular SE Asian sport to St. Paul parks

Sepak takraw courts bring popular SE Asian sport to St. Paul parks

A mix of soccer and volleyball, sepak takraw is well known within Minnesota's Southeast Asian communities. St. Paul recently opened courts in two parks. Supporters are interested in bringing the idea to Minneapolis.
by Gabriel Kwan

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Climate change prolonging fall allergy season

Climate change prolonging fall allergy season

It's the height of the ragweed pollen season and climate change means Minnesotans with allergies are suffering longer into the fall than they used to.
by Mark Zdechlik

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They dwell in possibility? Questions abound for Vikes, Packers

They dwell in possibility? Questions abound for Vikes, Packers

What can we really expect this NFL season from Minnesota or Green Bay? MPR News in-house pro football gurus Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis and Phil Picardi tell us what they're looking for, starting Sunday.
by Phil Picardi and Jeffrey Bissoy

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