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'Pretty crazy': St. Louis Park woman records bear in her front yard

There have been more than 30 reported bear sightings in Hennepin County so far this year, according to a map on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website.
by Sam Stroozas

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Here's how to watch the total lunar eclipse on May 15

Here's how to watch the total lunar eclipse on May 15

Late in the evening, the full moon is slated to pass directly into Earth's shadow cast by the sun, illuminating the moon a brilliant red.
by Joe Hernandez

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New research confirms old theory: Wolves really do prefer old and sick moose

New research confirms old theory: Wolves really do prefer old and sick moose

Michigan Tech scientists found Isle Royale wolves show a definite preference for old moose and those with osteoarthritis. Researchers say it helps in keeping moose populations healthy on the big Lake Superior island.
by Forum News Service

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Plentiful precipitation has North Shore waterfalls roaring

Spring storms bringing snow and rain may be disappointing to some Minnesotans who like to get outdoors. But for those who are drawn to the state's waterfalls, the precipitation is adding to an already spectacular show.
by Andrew Krueger and Dan Kraker

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Duluth on the hunt for summer lifeguards

Duluth on the hunt for summer lifeguards

The city of Duluth and the Duluth Area Family YMCA are struggling to recruit lifeguards to staff the Park Point beach on Lake Superior this summer. Duluth’s struggles are part of a larger nationwide lifeguard shortage that have hit communities in the Twin Cities and beyond.
by Dan Kraker

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Anglers can keep one walleye for part of the upcoming Mille Lacs fishing season

Anglers can keep one walleye for part of the upcoming Mille Lacs fishing season

Anglers will be allowed to keep one walleye during parts of the upcoming fishing season on Mille Lacs Lake. The Minnesota DNR has strictly regulated walleye harvest on the popular lake for the past several years to try to boost the fish’s population.
by Dan Kraker

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