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Forbidden catch, happy ending: Minnesota trapper uses CPR to save wayward marten

Forbidden catch, happy ending: Minnesota trapper uses CPR to save wayward marten

A northern Minnesota trapper recently took the unusual step of giving CPR to an animal caught in a trap. A Department of Natural Resources conservation officer helped release the revived and “very angry” pine marten.
by Dan Gunderson

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Champion musher reacts to 2024 Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon cancellation

Champion musher reacts to 2024 Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon cancellation

Musher Erin Aili and her husband Keith Aili have both won Beargrease along with their award-winning Alaskan Husky sled dogs, who have been diligently training for the race until this disappointing turn of events.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsey Seavert

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Minnesota kids love outdoor learning. Lawmakers are paying attention

Minnesota kids love outdoor learning. Lawmakers are paying attention

A recent visit with fifth graders to Wolf Ridge in northeastern Minnesota helps to understand why the state’s outdoor learning centers are popular, and why lawmakers are interested in expanding the idea.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Historic wimpy winter challenges small businesses, outdoor enthusiasts

Historic wimpy winter challenges small businesses, outdoor enthusiasts

The historically warm and snow-free winter thus far across Minnesota is disheartening to skiers, snowmobilers and ice anglers. And it is taking a toll on small businesses that depend on those winter outdoor enthusiasts.
by Dan Kraker

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Starting Jan. 1, Minnesota turtles are protected from commercial harvest

Starting Jan. 1, Minnesota turtles are protected from commercial harvest

Minnesota’s turtles face a variety of threats, including habitat loss, road mortality and pollution. The new law eliminates the commercial harvest of western painted and snapping turtles.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Freezing rain continues after record warmth over holiday weekend

Freezing rain continues after record warmth over holiday weekend

A storm system continued to drop freezing rain on parts of the Red River Valley on Tuesday after bringing both blizzard conditions and record warmth to the region over the holiday weekend.
by Andrew Krueger

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DNR plans changes to protect native rough fish

DNR plans changes to protect native rough fish

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans expanded research and regulatory changes to better protect native fish species long overlooked by the agency. The recommendations are part of a new report to the state Legislature on native rough fish conservation.
by Dan Gunderson

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