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Man, dog injured in encounter with bear in northeastern Minnesota

Man, dog injured in encounter with bear in northeastern Minnesota

The DNR said the man let his dogs out of the house, and a short time later a bear pinned one of the dogs to the ground. The man was bitten when he kicked at the bear to get it off the dog.
by MPR News Staff

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A new ‘pain cave’: Jessie Diggins keeps pushing limits after retiring from skiing

A new ‘pain cave’: Jessie Diggins keeps pushing limits after retiring from skiing

After retiring earlier this year as the most decorated cross-country skier in American history, Jessie Diggins is tackling long-distance trail running and public speaking as she writes her next chapter.
by Dan Kraker

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After rough skies, monarch butterfly population on the rise

After rough skies, monarch butterfly population on the rise

In recent years there have been concerns about whether the monarch butterfly was a threatened species. Thanks to good weather, and an increase in their food, the pollinator’s numbers increased in 2026.
by Brent Jabbour and Clay Masters

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After 30 years, Minnesota's longest paved bike path is finally finished

After 30 years, Minnesota's longest paved bike path is finally finished

The Mesabi Trail cuts a 165-mile path across northern Minnesota’s Iron Range. Officials will celebrate the trail’s completion with a ribbon cutting Tuesday in Tower.
by Dan Kraker

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Missing hiker at Isle Royale National Park found 'alive and alert'

Missing hiker at Isle Royale National Park found 'alive and alert'

Craig Berg was on a more-than-weeklong solo hike on the large Lake Superior island. He was scheduled to take a ferry back to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Sept. 5, but family members reported the next day that he did not arrive home.
by MPR News Staff

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Retired from Nordic skiing, legend Jessie Diggins tackles the Superior 100 mile race

Retired from Nordic skiing, legend Jessie Diggins tackles the Superior 100 mile race

Five months after retiring from professional cross country skiing, gold medalist Jessie Diggins is tackling another extreme sport, running ultramarathon trail races. The 35-year old from Afton began running the grueling Superior 100 on Friday.
by Dan Kraker and David Schaper

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Search underway for overdue hiker at Isle Royale National Park

Search underway for overdue hiker at Isle Royale National Park

Family members told the Detroit Free Press that the missing man is 70-year-old Craig Berg of Royal Oak, Mich., who was on a more-than-weeklong solo hike on the large Lake Superior island.
by MPR News Staff

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