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Autumn starting to show its true colors around Minnesota

Autumn starting to show its true colors around Minnesota

The Minnesota DNR’s fall colors map suggests your best chances at spotting the seasonal shift will be in the northwest, central south and western border near South Dakota near the Minnesota River.
by Matt Mikus

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In Focus: How to make outdoor recreation welcoming for all 

Research shows that people of color are far less likely to engage in nature-based outdoor recreation activities than their white peers. During this In Focus discussion from the Minnesota State Fair, host Twila Dang discusses the so-called nature gap and what to do about it, with outdoor equity experts Anthony Taylor and Asha Shoffner.
by Twila Dang and Kelly Gordon

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This map can tell you when fall foliage is peaking in 2022

This map can tell you when fall foliage is peaking in 2022

Aspen, maple and other trees are about to turn vivid shades of gold, orange and crimson — but when? It depends on a range of factors, from drought to local temperatures.
by Bill Chappell

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Remember September? DNR says autumn leaves are on their way

Remember September? DNR says autumn leaves are on their way

While the first week of September felt more like summer than fall, that doesn’t mean fall colors won’t be here soon. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' first fall color finder report of the season is here.
by Sam Stroozas

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Minnesota angler catches fresh water jellyfish on camera

Minnesota angler catches fresh water jellyfish on camera

A St. Cloud resident discovered freshwater jellyfish during a recent fishing trip. The species is not native to Minnesota, but DNR officials say they aren’t considered invasive and have been in various Minnesota lakes for years.
by Matt Mikus

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Infrequently Asked Fair Questions: What happens to the DNR fish after the State Fair is over?

Infrequently Asked Fair Questions: What happens to the DNR fish after the State Fair is over?

Each year the Minnesota State Fair stocks a pond full of fish at the Minnesota State Fair. But what happens to the fish after the fair is done? MPR News reporter Tim Nelson set out to reel in the answer.
by Tim Nelson

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All trails back open after wildfire at Isle Royale National Park

All trails back open after wildfire at Isle Royale National Park

Officials at Isle Royale National Park reported Monday that all trails on the Lake Superior island are now back open, after crews fully contained a wildfire.
by Andrew Krueger

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Favorable weather helps crews make progress toward containing Isle Royale wildfire

Favorable weather helps crews make progress toward containing Isle Royale wildfire

Favorable weather conditions have helped crews make good progress toward containing a wildfire at Isle Royale National Park, and allowed park officials to reopen some trails and campgrounds.
by Tim Nelson and Andrew Krueger

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