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November 6, 2022 11:39 AM

The National Park Service wants humans to stop licking this toad

The Sonoran desert toad secretes a potent toxin that can make people sick. Despite the risks, some people have discovered that the toad's toxic secretions contain a powerful hallucinogenic.

by Juliana Kim

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November 3, 2022 11:06 AM

Wolf researchers record rare video of a mountain lion in northern Minnesota

Researchers studying wolves in far northern Minnesota have released rare footage of a mountain lion recorded last month on state land about 10 miles south of Voyageurs National Park.

by Dan Kraker

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November 1, 2022 3:59 PM

Fall's the best time to prep garden soil for new plants

If you’re planning a new bed for perennials, groundcovers, shrubs or trees to plant next spring, the path to success starts with a good foundation. It’s easier to improve soil before plants are in place, so the time to do so is now.

by The Associated Press

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October 25, 2022 3:55 AM

The last solar eclipse of the year happens today

Tuesday's partial solar eclipse will be seen across Europe, northern Africa and western Asia.

by Ayana Archie

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October 18, 2022 1:41 PM

Coating of snow means skiing's a go for at least two Minnesota ski hills

At least two Minnesota ski areas are taking advantage of this week's chilly weather — while it lasts — to get an early start on winter.

by Peter Cox and MPR News Staff

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October 11, 2022 11:46 AM

Fat Bear Week emerges from scandal to crown a new champion Tuesday

The park says its virtual ballot box was stuffed in Sunday's semifinal, won by the mammoth 747 — who faces a young upstart female named 901 in the final.

by Bill Chappell

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October 11, 2022 10:22 AM

Fire destroys main lodge at popular northern Minnesota resort

The main building at a northern Minnesota resort that has hosted cross-country ski retreats, language camps, weddings and conferences for years was destroyed by fire Monday. News of the fire prompted an online outpouring of stories, memories and sympathy.

by Tim Nelson and MPR News Staff

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October 8, 2022 4:00 AM

DNR aims to capture hunter observations for science

The Minnesota DNR is trying to encourage more deer hunters to join a citizen science data collection project. The hunter observations can provide valuable information about wildlife populations trends, but few Minnesota hunters are participating.

by Dan Gunderson

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October 6, 2022 2:03 PM

Future of Mississippi River dams in Twin Cities up for discussion again

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is about to restart a study charting the future of the Mississippi River gorge between Minneapolis and St. Paul, after barge traffic on that stretch of the river ended in 2015.

by Tim Nelson