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Red pine shoot moths leaving their mark across much of Minnesota

Red pine shoot moths leaving their mark across much of Minnesota

If you live near red pine trees — and in much of Minnesota, chances are you do — you may have noticed some dead, brown patches in the upper branches this summer. They're proof of a moth outbreak the likes of which the state hasn’t seen in more than 20 years.
by John Enger

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The joy and health benefits of gardening

The joy and health benefits of gardening

Gardens and plants — both indoors and outdoors — provide both physical rewards in the form of flowers and vegetables and mental ones like wellness. Two guests discuss the joy of gardening, especially during a pandemic.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Sales boom, factory shutdowns leave bikes in short supply amid pandemic

Sales boom, factory shutdowns leave bikes in short supply amid pandemic

There’s been a bike boom around the world — including in Minnesota — as people look for ways to get around town, to replace the gym, or just to get out of the house amid the pandemic. And that has contributed to a shortage of bicycles and parts.
by Emily Bright

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New book teaches kids 'How to Solve a Problem' like a rock climber would

New book teaches kids 'How to Solve a Problem' like a rock climber would

Ashima Shiraishi may be one of the most talented rock climbers in the world, but lofty titles aside, she wants kids to know that most of climbing — and life — is "just falling."
by Samantha Balaban

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Girl Scout camps in Minnesota canceled for the summer

Girl Scout camps in Minnesota canceled for the summer

“Making the decision to cancel camp was honestly one of the hardest things I’ve done in the 26 years I’ve worked at Girl Scouts, because girls in the out-of-doors is core to what we believe in,” said Leigh Ann Davis, CEO for the Lakes and Pines council.
by Emily Bright

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Yellowstone National Park set to reopen — but with caveats

Yellowstone National Park set to reopen — but with caveats

There is growing economic pressure to reopen national parks and ease travel restrictions even as many states are still seeing a rise in coronavirus cases.
by Kirk Siegler

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Outdoor recreators conflict with stay-at-home order

Residents on the North Shore say they have been seeing large crowds at popular state parks and recreation areas. That comes despite Governor Tim Walz's stay-at-home order and Cook County’s no-travel advisory, both of which are aimed at restricting unnecessary visitors.
by Cathy Wurzer

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