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Pedal Hub: Mpls + STP = bike cities!

Pedal Hub: Mpls + STP = bike cities!

Two big Twin Cities biking proponents also happen to be prominent local politicians: Minneapolis City Council member Lisa Bender and St. Paul City Council President Russ Stark.

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Appetites: The bright, snappy and oh-so-easy gimlet

Appetites: The bright, snappy and oh-so-easy gimlet

Fresh lime juice and clean ice are two key ingredients to mixing up a spring-inspired drink.
by Krystyna Pease

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How to plan a life-changing hike this summer

How to plan a life-changing hike this summer

We have recommendations for everything from a perfect afternoon trip to preparing for a week or two on the trail.

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Minnesota's newest state park closer to completion

Minnesota's newest state park closer to completion

Gov. Mark Dayton and former Gov. Tim Pawlenty held a ceremonial ground breaking Friday for a campground at Lake Vermillion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park, a camp for more than 250 campers.
by Dan Kraker

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Walleye worries dart just below the surface on eve of fishing opener

Walleye worries dart just below the surface on eve of fishing opener

Walleyes remain the prized catch of Minnesota anglers. But concerns over invasive species and the fishery's long-term health are clouding this year's fishing season, which opens Saturday.
by Dan Kraker

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Pedal Hub: What it takes to bike to work

Pedal Hub: What it takes to bike to work

"Bike to Work Week" is next week -- are you ready to become a bike commuter?

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Pawlenty on Lake Vermillion State Park groundbreaking

Pawlenty on Lake Vermillion State Park groundbreaking

Minnesota's first new state park in more than 30 years is a step closer to completion.

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Minnesota pulls out all the stops to protect walleye

Minnesota pulls out all the stops to protect walleye

Minnesota takes drastic actions to protect the state's crown jewel fish, among them using sharpshooters to kill thousands of birds that eat the fish walleye feed on.
by John Enger

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