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Body of missing Minnesota hiker found in Wyoming wilderness

Body of missing Minnesota hiker found in Wyoming wilderness

The Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office said it located the remains of 38-year-old Grant Gardner on Wednesday in the Cloud Peak Wilderness in north-central Wyoming.
by MPR News Staff

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Tinted sunscreen does something regular sun protection can't

Tinted sunscreen does something regular sun protection can't

Most sunscreens protect skin from UV light but the tinted variety also block visible light. And that can be important for people with hyperpigmentation or melasma, especially those with darker skin.
by Andrea Muraskin

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Authorities suspend rescue efforts for Minnesota hiker missing in Wyoming

Authorities suspend rescue efforts for Minnesota hiker missing in Wyoming

Authorities in Wyoming have suspended search and rescue efforts for a Minnesota hiker who’s been missing for more than three weeks. The sheriff called it a “heartbreaking and difficult decision.”
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota DNR stocks fish pond ahead of State Fair opening

Minnesota DNR stocks fish pond ahead of State Fair opening

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources stocked its popular State Fair fish pond Tuesday morning. There, fairgoers can see the rare paddlefish and prehistoric lake sturgeon, plus a few dozen more species.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Stuck valve drains Lake Alice in William O'Brien State Park

Stuck valve drains Lake Alice in William O'Brien State Park

A lake inside a Minnesota state park has vanished, after a mechanical issue with the valve that control’s the lake’s water level.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota author takes readers on scenic journey of North Shore in new book

Minnesota author takes readers on scenic journey of North Shore in new book

Retired professor Arnold Alanen has researched and written an extensive history of the buildings along Highway 61 and the stories of the people who shaped the North Shore. He joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to give a glimpse into his new book, “The Scenic Route.”
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Gretchen Brown

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Visit Cook County director talks North Shore tourism and international employees

Visit Cook County director talks North Shore tourism and international employees

Linda Jurek, the executive director of Visit Cook County and the Cook County Chamber, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition at WTIP in Grand Marais Tuesday to delve deeper into regional attractions, cross-border tourism, the impact of international students and more.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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