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Minnesota beaches are closed due to bacteria, toxic algae. Here's where and what to look for.

Minnesota beaches are closed due to bacteria, toxic algae. Here's where and what to look for.

As the weather gets hotter and more humid, it’s tempting to take a dip into the nearest body of water to cool off. But several Minnesota beaches have seen a rise in bacteria levels that can make people or animals sick. 
by Payton Whaley

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West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes across Twin Cities metro

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes across Twin Cities metro

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District reported that Culex tarsalis mosquitoes, which are primarily responsible for the human transmission of West Nile virus, are present in some of the highest numbers ever recorded for July.  
by Erica Zurek

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RAGBRAI+M? The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa crosses the border into Minnesota

RAGBRAI+M? The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa crosses the border into Minnesota

Thousands of cyclists rode through southern Minnesota during the famous Iowa bike tour’s first visit to its northern neighbor. At a rest stop hosted in Jackson County, riders sampled food and drinks from local Minnesota vendors and posed for photos with the state welcome sign. 
by Ben Hovland

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National bike race puts Minnesota’s gravel roads on display

National bike race puts Minnesota’s gravel roads on display

A major bike race may bring hundreds of cyclists to La Crescent in the southeastern corner of Minnesota. The 2025 USA Cycling Gravel National Championship race is planned for Sept. 20.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Authorities continue search for bear that seriously wounded woman in northwest Wisconsin

Authorities continue search for bear that seriously wounded woman in northwest Wisconsin

The Wisconsin DNR said it appears the bear was a female with a cub nearby. But the DNR said preliminary findings suggest the bear exhibited not defensive behavior — but rather “a sustained series of aggressive behaviors towards the victim.”
by Mark Zdechlik

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Woman seriously injured by bear in northwest Wisconsin

Woman seriously injured by bear in northwest Wisconsin

The Wisconsin DNR said the bear wounded a 69-year-old woman in Barron County on Saturday afternoon. Authorities said the woman was seriously injured but was able to call 911.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Tag, bait, scoop: Researchers explore new ways to rid Minnesota lakes of pesky common carp

Tag, bait, scoop: Researchers explore new ways to rid Minnesota lakes of pesky common carp

The four-year project is aimed at developing tools and technology to remove large numbers of the invasive fish, and gauge whether it can restore habitat and help native species bounce back.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Anoka and Carver counties

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Anoka and Carver counties

An official with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says they have detected West Nile virus, but it’s not to the point where there’s a concern about human transmission.
by Jaylan Sims

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