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June 6, 2019 4:00 AM

5 great Twin Cities hiking spots for an afternoon outside

These are five of the finest hiking spots you can hit via public transit in the metro area.

by Cody Nelson

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July 17, 2019 1:00 PM

Appetites: ‘Everything tastes better outside’

Naturalist Kelsey Olson loves cooking food outdoors. She also knows it can be a little intimidating if you haven’t tried it before. Here are a few tips and a couple recipes to try.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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July 25, 2019 5:00 PM

A field guide to Minnesota's iconic animals

Minnesota is proud of its wildlife — even the state’s professional basketball teams are named after lynx and wolves. But spotting these cats and dogs in the wild isn’t as simple as catching a game at the Target Center. Naturalist Dave Schmidt offers tips for those on the trail of five of the state’s iconic creatures.

by Daniel Ackerman

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August 31, 2019 11:27 AM

Tips for spotting the northern lights, from an aurora devotee

Sometimes the aurora is a low, green arc sitting still on the horizon. Sometimes it visibly ripples across the sky, like moving pages of a book. Sometimes it pulses here, then there, then over there — like an ethereal game of whack-a-mole.

by Andrew Krueger

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August 19, 2024 4:43 AM

What to know about Monday's blue supermoon

The next blue supermoon will not happen until 2032, but supermoons occur more frequently.

by Mansee Khurana

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July 22, 2024 4:00 AM

Growing people, not crops, is the goal of a Moorhead farm

The Red River Valley is well known for large farms growing an abundance of corn, soybeans and sugar beets. But there’s a unique farm near Moorhead that’s finding success by focusing on a very different kind of growth: human skills and knowledge.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 19, 2024 11:00 AM

Wildflower Chasers: A brush with bristle on the North Shore

Keeping your nose to the ground can be a great way to find blooming wildflowers. But as Morning Edition’s Wildflower Chasers found out, it’s a good idea to look up once in a while.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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July 11, 2024 2:50 PM

15,000 free hot dogs, wiener dog races and small town charm? That’s Hot Dog Nite in Luverne

The town of about 5,000 nestled along the Rock River in far southwestern Minnesota has been celebrating this quirky little festival for six decades and counting.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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August 11, 2016 4:00 AM

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