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Dancing lights: Snapshots of aurora borealis across Minnesota

Dancing lights: Snapshots of aurora borealis across Minnesota

A strong geomagnetic storm caused a grand display of northern lights in Minnesota Sunday night. We asked to see your photos, and you did not disappoint.
by Matt Mikus

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Chance to spot the northern lights Sunday night across Minnesota skies

Chance to spot the northern lights Sunday night across Minnesota skies

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center released their aurora forecast for April 23, showing much of the state within range to have a strong chance of seeing the northern lights, if there are enough breaks in the cloud cover.
by MPR News Staff

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Loons fall from the sky in Wisconsin; late April cold snap to blame

Loons fall from the sky in Wisconsin; late April cold snap to blame

A mix of cold air and moisture in the Upper Midwest is causing ice to form on the wings of some loons in flight, leading to crash landings known as “loon fallout.” While it hasn’t been reported in Minnesota, conditions for the state bird could be treacherous this weekend.
by Matt Mikus and Sven Sundgaard

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Winter effects linger on lawns: Unsightly mold and gnawed trees

Winter effects linger on lawns: Unsightly mold and gnawed trees

The deep winter snow melting away is revealing some unsightly effects on lawns. Snow mold and animal damage to trees and shrubs have many homeowners wondering what to do.
by Dan Gunderson

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New app Yodel will process many Minnesota camping purchases

New app Yodel will process many Minnesota camping purchases

Running through your camp supply checklist? The Minnesota Parks and Trails Division want you to add the Yodel app to your supply list to make buying supplies like firewood and ice easier and more secure.
by Matt Mikus

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Minnesota DNR says bald eagle pair is still defending site where EagleCam nest fell

Minnesota DNR says bald eagle pair is still defending site where EagleCam nest fell

The Minnesota DNR says the bald eagle pair is still defending the location where the EagleCam nest fell last weekend, raising hopes they may rebuild nearby. But officials also are looking at several alternative sites.
by Dan Gunderson

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5 planets could be visible in the night sky next week

5 planets could be visible in the night sky next week

On Monday and Tuesday, you may be able to catch a glimpse of Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars all at once.
by Joe Hernandez

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Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs to stay open all summer

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs to stay open all summer

In recent years, walleye fishing on the popular central Minnesota lake has closed for the first few weeks of July.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Future of Us: The pandemic brought Americans outside, but racial barriers remain

Future of Us: The pandemic brought Americans outside, but racial barriers remain

Duluth nature photographer and author Dudley Edmondson was inspired to make outdoor recreation more welcoming to people of color during the pandemic. “There was a time when I thought that I was the only Black birdwatcher in America,” he said.
by Megan Burks

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Toothy, ancient gar fish get new protections in Minnesota

Toothy, ancient gar fish get new protections in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has set a 10-fish possession limit for longnose and shortnose gar. They’re among the underappreciated native species designated as ‘rough’ fish, which advocates say deserve more respect and better management.
by Kirsti Marohn

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