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20-year-old loops Lake Superior solo in 42 days, buoyed by climate change awareness

20-year-old loops Lake Superior solo in 42 days, buoyed by climate change awareness

A triple science major at the College of St. Scholastica may be both the fastest and youngest to circumnavigate Lake Superior in a kayak — and he’s hoping the 1,000-mile trip will draw more attention to climate change’s effects in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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25 years after Boundary Waters blowdown, a changed forest and vivid memories

25 years after Boundary Waters blowdown, a changed forest and vivid memories

July 4 is the 25th anniversary of the Boundary Waters blowdown, when winds up to 100 miles per hour tore through the canoe wilderness. A quarter century later, the forest is changed and memories of the event remain fresh.
by Dan Kraker

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When should a kid start riding a bike? If it’s a balance bike, you might be surprised how young

When should a kid start riding a bike? If it’s a balance bike, you might be surprised how young

It’s important to consider milestones that occur at different times for different children, such as holding their head up on their own and taking a few steps while grasping onto something.
by The Associated Press

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Twin Cities named among 2024’s best places to bike

Twin Cities named among 2024’s best places to bike

The Twin Cities were ranked in the top 10 of PeopleForBikes’ annual City Ratings. Minneapolis ranked No. 1 and St. Paul ranked No. 4.
by Madelyn Bonkoski

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FBI identifies serial rapist as person responsible for 1996 Shenandoah National Park killings

FBI identifies serial rapist as person responsible for 1996 Shenandoah National Park killings

Nearly three decades after two young women were found with their throats slashed in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, federal authorities announced Thursday that they have identified a now-deceased serial rapist from Ohio as the person they believe was responsible for the killings.
by The Associated Press

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State park on Minnesota’s Iron Range closes to make way for renewed mining

State park on Minnesota’s Iron Range closes to make way for renewed mining

After decades as a site highlighting northern Minnesota’s mining history, Hill Annex Mine State Park has permanently closed to make way for potential new mining operations on the property.
by Anika Besst

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Deadly ATV crashes on pace to surpass last year's total

Deadly ATV crashes on pace to surpass last year's total

The DNR says a common factor in the majority of fatal ATV crashes has been a lack of safety training, which is required for younger riders but recommended for everyone.
by Kirsti Marohn

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New I-94 BMX track in Fergus Falls hosts national registration week 

New I-94 BMX track in Fergus Falls hosts national registration week 

This week the gaze of the BMX world fell on Fergus Falls as USA BMX promoted national registration week. With a new starting gate — the first of its kind in Minnesota — the event offered potential BMX’ers an opportunity to try the sport at the nonprofit I-94 BMX.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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