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MPR 50th anniversary: Live broadcast from Ely, Minn.

MPR 50th anniversary: Live broadcast from Ely, Minn.

A special MPR 50th anniversary broadcast live from Ely with Minnesota Public Radio News host Tom Weber.
by MPR News Staff

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More than the hunt: Deer opener will draw thousands for tradition, camaraderie

More than the hunt: Deer opener will draw thousands for tradition, camaraderie

Deer hunters will take to the woods this weekend for the opener of the Minnesota firearms deer season, as the state for the first time begins to develop a statewide deer management plan.
by Dan Kraker

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Boundary Waters newbie? Here's how to eat, plan, paddle and get home

Boundary Waters newbie? Here's how to eat, plan, paddle and get home

You've always wanted to do a Boundary Waters trip but it's a little scary, right? Don't worry. With a little research and planning, it's possible to take a first trip independently. Here's a quick guide.
by Cody Nelson

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How to see the Perseid meteor shower (it's going to be twice as nice)

How to see the Perseid meteor shower (it's going to be twice as nice)

The meteor shower will light up the skies this week, peaking late Thursday into Friday. This year, we're in for an even better show than usual, thanks to an "outburst."
by Nancy Yang

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Photos: A national park in the heart of the Cities

Photos: A national park in the heart of the Cities

The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is a 72-mile stretch of the Mississippi from the riverbanks at Dayton through the drop at St. Anthony falls to the flats south of Hastings.
by William Lager and Evan Frost

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A biodiversity road trip to the headwaters - and a really big bog

A biodiversity road trip to the headwaters - and a really big bog

One of the best ways to see the place where the continent's four major biomes converge is on a road trip to Itasca State Park and the Big Bog. Even better: Exploring the region with a guide to the plants on the way.
by William Lager

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The Minnesota Summer Bucket List

The Minnesota Summer Bucket List

Ice cream. Walleye. Barbecues. Bike rides. What are your essential Minnesota summer activities?
by MPR News Staff

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Intelligence Squared debate: Do hunters conserve wildlife?

Intelligence Squared debate: Do hunters conserve wildlife?

Funds raised from hunting permits contribute to wildlife conservation efforts in the US and abroad. Is hunting a humane way to maintain equilibrium and habitats, or are there better alternatives? Four experts debate the Intelligence Squared motion: Hunters conserve wildlife.

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Why walleye is Minnesota's 'holy grail of fish'

Why walleye is Minnesota's 'holy grail of fish'

The DNR's move to close the walleye season on Lake Mille Lacs triggered a mini-cultural crisis this summer in Minnesota. What is it about that fish that keeps us hooked?
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota's breweries on tap to top 110 this year

Minnesota's breweries on tap to top 110 this year

A decade ago there were just five breweries in Minnesota. State officials are now projecting 111 by year's end.
by Jon Collins

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