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Henderson, Minnesota group drafts vision for a center dedicated to ruby-throated hummingbird

Henderson, Minnesota group drafts vision for a center dedicated to ruby-throated hummingbird

Minnesota hosts an incredible number and diversity of birds, an International Owl Center and a National Eagle Center. Henderson, Minn., bird-lovers want to build a center for one of their smaller migratory visitors.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Growing diversity: The changing face of Minnesota farming

Growing diversity: The changing face of Minnesota farming

Don’t miss this special North Star Journey Live conversation recorded at the Minnesota State Fair about emerging farmers. What’s being done in our state to encourage more diversity in agriculture?
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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Swimmers complete record 24-hour Lake Superior relay — without wetsuits

Swimmers complete record 24-hour Lake Superior relay — without wetsuits

Six swimmers completed a 48-mile, 24-hour relay in Lake Superior, from Split Rock Lighthouse to Duluth, without wetsuits — to set a record and to raise awareness of the impacts of climate change on one of the world’s largest lakes.
by Dan Kraker

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After two-year spike, Boundary Waters visits drop to pre-pandemic levels

After two-year spike, Boundary Waters visits drop to pre-pandemic levels

The number of visitors to the Boundary Waters dropped in 2022, returning to pre-pandemic levels. But the number of permit cancellations and no-shows continued to rise.
by Dan Kraker

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'Biking far with friends': Minnesota Randonneurs take 745-mile ride through France

'Biking far with friends': Minnesota Randonneurs take 745-mile ride through France

This weekend, 15 members of a Minnesota cycling group will be in France riding in the oldest long-distance road cycling event in the world: The Paris-Brest-Paris. And it’s not a race — it’s a journey.
by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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