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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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Calling all volunteers: Minnesota DNR has a job for you

Calling all volunteers: Minnesota DNR has a job for you

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for new ways to engage volunteers who serve a critical role in a range of outdoor programs.
by Dan Gunderson

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Holiday light displays, winter events in Minnesota

Holiday light displays, winter events in Minnesota

There may not be much snow on the ground, but that festive time of the year is finally here. There are plenty of holiday light displays happening around Minnesota to check out this year.
by Carly Berglund

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Large invasive carp catch in Mississippi triggers worry, new calls for deterrent

Large invasive carp catch in Mississippi triggers worry, new calls for deterrent

There's no evidence yet that invasive carp are reproducing in Minnesota. Still, some environmental advocates say the DNR should move quicker to stop invasive carp from establishing a permanent presence here.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Protect, serve — and paddle? Ely tries North Woods pitch to recruit new cops

Protect, serve — and paddle? Ely tries North Woods pitch to recruit new cops

The city of Ely — the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area — has taken a creative approach to a statewide and national issue, by offering a $3,800 canoe package to help recruit and retain badly needed police officers.
by Dan Kraker

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Fifth annual Dark Sky Festival highlights arts, traditions and threats to Cook County's darkest skies in the world

Fifth annual Dark Sky Festival highlights arts, traditions and threats to Cook County's darkest skies in the world

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of only 17 certified International Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world. Every year, adventurers, artists and photographers from around the world travel to Cook County to experience the night sky.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Cougar caught on camera in Minneapolis; latest in string of sightings in Midwest

Cougar caught on camera in Minneapolis; latest in string of sightings in Midwest

A home surveillance camera picked up an unexpected passerby in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis early Monday: a cougar striding calmly down the alley. It’s the latest in a series of sightings in the region in recent months.
by Peter Cox

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