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Dip a toe into Minnesota's growing boat cultures

Dip a toe into Minnesota's growing boat cultures

Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes and more than 830,000 boats. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about everything from canoes to pontoons — and how to get on the water.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Amid dry conditions, DNR warns of danger from campfires, fireworks

Amid dry conditions, DNR warns of danger from campfires, fireworks

Dry conditions in Minnesota increase the risk of wildfires during the Fourth of July holiday, urging caution with campfires and fireworks, as they are the primary cause of wildfires and alternative activities without flames should be considered.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Artist residency program launches in Northwoods

Artist residency program launches in Northwoods

New York artists Brad Kahlhamer and Waverly Bergwin become the inaugural residents of a new artist residency program at Minnesota’s Nemeth Art Center, using the rural setting to create unique works of art for an exhibition in July.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Ben Hovland

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Trailblazing golfer working to get more Black women and girls in the game

Trailblazing golfer working to get more Black women and girls in the game

On the South side of Minneapolis more than a half century ago, Lynnette Landry fell in love with the game of golf, and she is still working to make the sport more accessible to everyone, including Black girls and women.
by Nina Moini

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Boundary Waters wildfire now 90 percent contained

Boundary Waters wildfire now 90 percent contained

Crews continue to make progress in battling a wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, officials reporting Tuesday the Spice Lake Fire is now 90 percent contained.
by Andrew Krueger

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Boundary Waters wildfire may have been human caused

Boundary Waters wildfire may have been human caused

Fire investigators have determined that the wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area that started on Tuesday may have been started by a human cause.
by Aaliyah Demry and Matt Mikus

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