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Outdoors

At Camp Needlepoint, diabetics avoid being ‘odd kid out’

At Camp Needlepoint, diabetics avoid being ‘odd kid out’

About 500 children are attending a camp this week or next designed specifically by and for people with diabetes. The aim is stigma-free fun.
by Brian Bakst

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Easy, cheap ways to get outside this summer

Easy, cheap ways to get outside this summer

Yes, it’s already August, but there’s still plenty of time to get outside and have fun before the fall chill blows in. Here are some cheap or free ways to get outdoors with the whole family.
by Sara Porter

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S'mored out? Bring something new to your campfire cooking

S'mored out? Bring something new to your campfire cooking

It only takes a little planning to take your outdoor eating to the next level. We asked our friends at The Splendid Table to share some easy but creative recipes.
by Matt Mikus

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Bear attack near Ely prompts advisory

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is advising people in the Northland to exercise vigilance in the wake of a bear attack last week.

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Congrats mama llama! Minnesota Zoo welcomes new addition

Congrats mama llama! Minnesota Zoo welcomes new addition

The mother, Calypso, was waiting for the right moment to give birth so the new baby was almost a month overdue — because llamas can delay delivery! Here are some more fun llama facts and a video of the newest member of the Llama Trek exhibit.
by Sara Porter

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Girl Scouts brought to safety after lightning strike in Boundary Waters

Girl Scouts brought to safety after lightning strike in Boundary Waters

A group of Girl Scouts was back at base camp and checking in with their families Saturday morning after a harrowing night in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by MPR News Staff

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The trail less traveled: Where to find Minnesota parks that are off the beaten path

The trail less traveled: Where to find Minnesota parks that are off the beaten path

If you've ever tried to book a campsite in the summer at one of Minnesota's popular parks like Gooseberry Falls or Tettegouche you likely encountered limited availability if anything. Here are a few state parks around Minnesota that tend to have fewer visitors and more availability largey due to their distance from population centers.
by Sara Porter

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Diversifying the outdoors

Diversifying the outdoors

For communities of color, lack of accessibility and historical trauma can be barriers to enjoying the thrills of nature. MPR News host Kerri Miller explored how to diversify the outdoors.
by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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On the North Shore, many hands work to help a dying forest

On the North Shore, many hands work to help a dying forest

Insects, invasives and hotter temps are laying waste to Minnesota’s northeastern forests. People are working now to rebuild the North Woods, making them more resilient to climate change without losing the grandeur Minnesotans know and love.
by Cody Nelson

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