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A strawberry supermoon will rise on Tuesday. Here's how to watch

A strawberry supermoon will rise on Tuesday. Here's how to watch

June's full moon gets its nickname from the strawberry harvesting season in the Northeastern U.S. It also happens to be at its closest distance to Earth in its orbit, which makes it a supermoon.
by Rachel Treisman

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All Minnesota state parks are free to visit Saturday

All Minnesota state parks are free to visit Saturday

For the third time this year, all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas will have free entry on Saturday, June 11.
by Sam Stroozas

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Anthony Taylor knows the benefit of biking while Black

Anthony Taylor knows the benefit of biking while Black

Anthony Taylor hopes to challenge negative perceptions of the cities and boost the local economy through weekly social and educational bike rides. The series of rides is called “Slow Roll Twin Cities.” He talks with host Cathy Wurzer about the rides.

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New to camping? What you should know

New to camping? What you should know

Lots of people are spending significant time outdoors — some for the first time ever.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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All-terrain track chairs come to Minnesota state parks

All-terrain track chairs come to Minnesota state parks

People with mobility disabilities who visit Minnesota state parks can now use all-terrain track chairs or an adaptive beach chair at several parks across the state.
by Sam Stroozas

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Boundary Waters canoeist recounts harrowing high-water survival tale

Boundary Waters canoeist recounts harrowing high-water survival tale

Two weeks ago a paddler nearly drowned in dangerous high-water conditions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. He’s sharing his harrowing tale in the hope that others learn from his experience.
by Dan Kraker

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Holiday weekend campsites in short supply — but not entirely booked — at Minnesota state parks

Holiday weekend campsites in short supply — but not entirely booked — at Minnesota state parks

If warmer weather in the forecast has you thinking about a spur-of-the-moment holiday weekend camping trip to a Minnesota state park, you're not completely out of luck — but you'll have to do some searching to find an open site.
by Andrew Krueger

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