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Why recent forecasts on northern lights might be spotty

Why recent forecasts on northern lights might be spotty

You may have heard a lot of chatter in the media and among friends about spotting the northern lights in Minnesota this week. But some experts say those predictions may have been premature — or just wrong. Writer Bob King writes the blog “Astro Bob” for the Duluth News Tribune, and joins Cathy Wurzer to break down the science behind the dancing lights.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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North Minneapolis community center plans to restore summer camp, collect oral histories

North Minneapolis community center plans to restore summer camp, collect oral histories

Phyllis Wheatley Community Center ran Camp Katharine Parsons in Watertown for more than 40 years as a place for young people to canoe, swim, build fires, and build relationships to nature. The camp closed in the early 2000s, but the community center plans to restore and reopen it by 2025.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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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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