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Popular trail on Minnesota's North Shore closed for repair work

Popular trail on Minnesota's North Shore closed for repair work

A popular segment of the North Shore’s Superior Hiking Trail closed Wednesday so crews can repair damage caused by years of heavy use. The closure includes all of the scenic overlooks from rock outcroppings high above Bean and Bear lakes.
by Andrew Krueger

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Minnesota lawmakers back $12M for invasive carp barrier in Mississippi River

Minnesota lawmakers back $12M for invasive carp barrier in Mississippi River

The DNR will partner with federal agencies to design and install the barrier at Lock and Dam No. 5 near Winona to keep invasive carp from swimming upstream on the Mississippi. The funding bill is headed to Gov. Tim Walz for his likely signature.
by Kirsti Marohn

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After more than 20 years of testing, you can now grow a Triumph apple tree

After more than 20 years of testing, you can now grow a Triumph apple tree

There’s a new tree on the market: The Triumph apple tree is an offspring of the Honeycrisp apple and it also is disease resistant. Right now is the perfect time to plant a tree.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Biden's National Monument expansion applauded by allies, but big obstacles loom

Biden's National Monument expansion applauded by allies, but big obstacles loom

President Biden dramatically expanded two national monuments in California. But there are growing concerns that federal land managers are struggling to manage existing monuments designated since 2016.
by Kirk Siegler

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Otter Tail County proposes restrictions on vacation home rentals

Otter Tail County proposes restrictions on vacation home rentals

Otter Tail County is considering a new ordinance designed to reduce noise and large gatherings at vacation home rentals. The proposed ordinance is in response to complaints from lake property owners.
by Dan Gunderson

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It’s not just about the walleyes: Celebrating native rough fish species

It’s not just about the walleyes: Celebrating native rough fish species

The annual Root River Roundup in southeastern Minnesota is expected to attract about 100 anglers who will be focused on catching redhorse suckers. A new state law will allow regulations and bag limits for nearly two dozen native fish species.
by Dan Gunderson

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What to know about Saturday’s fishing opener in Minnesota

What to know about Saturday’s fishing opener in Minnesota

About half a million anglers are expected to cast their first fishing lines of the season during Saturday’s Minnesota fishing opener. Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are going to try their luck at Lake Pepin in southeast Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Megan Burks

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