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Yes, you can take your kids for a walk

With schools around the country closing for two weeks or more, parents and caregivers face a stiff challenge: Keep kids active, engaged — and as safe as possible. We've got a few suggestions.
by Elizabeth Blair

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Iditarod mushes on; fans being urged to skip finish in Nome

Iditarod mushes on; fans being urged to skip finish in Nome

As Iditarod mushers drove their dog teams across Alaska on Saturday, race officials scrambled to make last minute changes prompted by concerns over the new coronavirus, including asking fans not to fly to Nome for the finish.
by The Associated Press

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For one sunny day, Minnesotans make the most of spring in February

For one sunny day, Minnesotans make the most of spring in February

As temperatures climbed into the 40s across much of Minnesota under sunny skies on Sunday, many people got outside to go for a walk, get their car washed — or check out the melting ice sculptures in downtown St. Paul.
by Emily Bright

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Finnish tradition endures at annual Laskiainen festival in northern Minnesota

Finnish tradition endures at annual Laskiainen festival in northern Minnesota

Crowds are lining up this weekend to take their turn sliding down a pair of icy tracks onto a northern Minnesota lake. It's the 83rd annual Laskiainen festival held at Loon Lake in Palo, about 40 miles north of Duluth.
by Andrew Krueger

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Runners, skiers, bikers hit trail Monday for Arrowhead 135 in northern Minnesota

Runners, skiers, bikers hit trail Monday for Arrowhead 135 in northern Minnesota

More than 150 athletes are signed up for this year's race. It's a round-the-clock, 135-mile trek across the northern Minnesota wilderness — with minimal or no outside support.
by Marianne Combs and Andrew Krueger

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Mushers, dog teams begin John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Mushers, dog teams begin John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Some years, mushers and dog teams in the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon have to contend with bitterly cold conditions. This year? Not so much. Temperatures at the start in Duluth on Sunday should be about 30 degrees above zero.
by Tim Nelson and Andrew Krueger

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