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How the warming climate will turn the Boundary Waters into a barren grassland

April 16, 2018 4:00 AM

How the warming climate will turn the Boundary Waters into a barren grassland

If our climate continues on its current trajectory (read: if our carbon emissions stay the same), researchers predict the Boundary Waters will transition into a savannah.

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8 loved lakes: Crane Lake (4) v Lake Pepin (5)

April 13, 2018 1:22 PM

8 loved lakes: Crane Lake (4) v Lake Pepin (5)

After over 11,000 votes for the top 20 lakes, you've narrowed it down to Minnesota's elite eight lakes. Vote now: Crane Lake (4) v Lake Pepin (5).

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Appetites: Taking the minimalist approach when cooking

April 11, 2018 3:49 PM

Appetites: Taking the minimalist approach when cooking

How to make "more with less" in the kitchen.

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A St. Paul man shares his fishing tradition

April 11, 2018 1:39 PM

A St. Paul man shares his fishing tradition

Fishing is a big tradition for all kinds of Minnesotans, including many members of the Hmong community. Chu Xiong of Midwest Hmong Outdoors shares his story.

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Lake Minnewaska: The 'good water'

April 11, 2018 12:00 PM

Lake Minnewaska: The 'good water'

Minnewaska is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.

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Kabetogama Lake : Sunrises, sunsets and Northern Lights

April 11, 2018 12:00 PM

Kabetogama Lake : Sunrises, sunsets and Northern Lights

Kab is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.

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Lake Pepin: Birthplace of waterskiing

April 11, 2018 12:00 PM

Lake Pepin: Birthplace of waterskiing

This southeast Minnesota lake has made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.

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Lake Vermilion: 'The lake of the red sunsets'

April 11, 2018 12:00 PM

Lake Vermilion: 'The lake of the red sunsets'

The 40,000-acre lake has made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.

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Lake Superior: 'God-like and humbling'

April 11, 2018 12:00 PM

Lake Superior: 'God-like and humbling'

The Great Lake is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.

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Lake Waconia: An urban oasis, and home to Coney Island of the West

April 11, 2018 12:00 PM

Lake Waconia: An urban oasis, and home to Coney Island of the West

The west metro lake is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.

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