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Brainerd man cited for shooting at bear that ‘looked at him’

Brainerd man cited for shooting at bear that ‘looked at him’

Minnesota law allows people to kill nuisance bears only in limited circumstances, such as when they’re causing significant property damage or posing an immediate danger to people or animals.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Three drownings reported in Minnesota over holiday weekend

Three drownings reported in Minnesota over holiday weekend

At least three people drowned in Minnesota lakes and rivers over the holiday weekend, and a teenager was critically injured while swimming at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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State awards $20M from 3M settlement over ‘forever chemicals’ to improve habitat, recreation

State awards $20M from 3M settlement over ‘forever chemicals’ to improve habitat, recreation

The money was set aside for enhancing water resources, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreational opportunities in the east metro. Eight years after the settlement with 3M was announced, that funding is finally ready to be distributed.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Veterans Campground in Washington County celebrates 100 years of comradery

Veterans Campground in Washington County celebrates 100 years of comradery

Veterans Campground opened in 1926, for disabled WWI veterans. It has now grown to be a place to rest and relax for all veterans. Last year it broke a record of more than 76,000 visitors.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Cheap Week: How to save money on your next vacation

Cheap Week: How to save money on your next vacation

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how to find the best airfare and hotel deals, ideas for destinations closer to home and finding more value when you travel.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Mosquitoes in Minnesota test positive for West Nile virus for the first time this summer

Mosquitoes in Minnesota test positive for West Nile virus for the first time this summer

West Nile virus, a disease spread to humans by mosquitoes, is back once again this summer in Minnesota. Experts advise older adults and the immunocompromised take extra precautions, including using insect repellents and covering exposed skin when outdoors.
by Noah Bloch

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Forest Service proposes cutting refunds to reduce last minute Boundary Waters cancellations

Forest Service proposes cutting refunds to reduce last minute Boundary Waters cancellations

A record number of people canceled BWCA permits last year, and many of them canceled too close to the entry dates for others to use them. Now officials are weighing whether to reduce refunds to discourage people from booking multiple permits.
by Dan Kraker

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A 12-year-old Minnesota girl caught a 30-inch trout, breaking her older sister's state record

A 12-year-old Minnesota girl caught a 30-inch trout, breaking her older sister's state record

A teenage girl from Maple Grove caught a 28.5-inch rainbow trout in a North Shore stream last summer, setting a new catch and release state record. Not to be outdone, her younger sister caught an even bigger trout this year, breaking that record.
by Noah Bloch

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Minnesota muskie plan encourages anglers to track the elusive trophy fish

Minnesota muskie plan encourages anglers to track the elusive trophy fish

Private clubs, businesses, researchers and local and tribal governments spent the past three years working with the state developing a long-range plan for muskie, short for muskellunge. It's the first long-term plan since 2008 and runs through 2040.
by Seth Richardson

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