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Firefighters working through challenging conditions to contain wildfire east of Ely

Firefighters working through challenging conditions to contain wildfire east of Ely

Authorities say the largest of several wildfires burning in or near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness didn't grow from Saturday into Sunday — but it's proving to be a very challenging fire to contain.
by MPR News Staff

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Geocaching while Black: Outdoor pastime reveals racism and bias

One Black geocacher writes about harrowing encounters, such as being called "boy" and finding a cache hidden inside a flagpole flying the Confederate flag.
by Sarah Kate Kramer

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Fires in Boundary Waters prompt campfire ban, some BWCA closures

Fires in Boundary Waters prompt campfire ban, some BWCA closures

Forest Service officials have temporarily banned campfires in the Superior National Forest — including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness — and closed some lakes and access points, as crews monitor four wildfires.
by MPR News Staff

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Video: How to get out on Lake Superior

Video: How to get out on Lake Superior

Whether it's a boat tour, paddleboarding or sailing there are many ways to enjoy Lake Superior and the Duluth-Superior Harbor from on the water. Watch this video from the Duluth News Tribune.

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Oak-killing disease spreading farther north in Minnesota

Oak-killing disease spreading farther north in Minnesota

Its latest discovery as far north as Crow Wing County is worrying foresters and landowners across the state.  
by Will Matuska

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You could save a child from drowning this summer. Here's how

You could save a child from drowning this summer. Here's how

A physician writes: “Every patient or family I've cared for after a drowning accident has said they didn't think it could happen to them. And yet, it happens, along with the cruel "if onlys" that haunt cautious and well-intentioned people in the aftermath.”
by Kristen Kendrick

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A mystery illness is killing songbirds in the eastern U.S.

A mystery illness is killing songbirds in the eastern U.S.

Federal and state wildlife officials in the Mid-Atlantic region of the eastern U.S. are asking people to stop feeding birds and providing water in bird baths amid dozens of reports of mysterious songbird deaths.
by Jeff Brady

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Venturing to a national park? What you need to know

Venturing to a national park? What you need to know

Pandemic fatigue has sparked a surge of interest in outdoor recreation. The National Park Service is expecting one of their busiest years on record. As vacationers prepare to venture out for summer, what can they do to make the national park experience more enjoyable?
by Kerri Miller and Ariana Rosas

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