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How to stay safe during a canoe trip

How to stay safe during a canoe trip

The news of two missing canoeists may make you feel uneasy, so we talked to an outfitter in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Love the North Shore? New livestream lets you visit iconic landmark anytime, anywhere

Love the North Shore? New livestream lets you visit iconic landmark anytime, anywhere

Minnesota’s iconic Split Rock Lighthouse has kept watch over Lake Superior for nearly 115 years. Now, fans of the North Shore landmark can keep watch over it any day of the year from wherever they are, 24/7.
by Andrew Krueger and Dan Kraker

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After more than 20 years of testing, you can now grow a Triumph apple tree

After more than 20 years of testing, you can now grow a Triumph apple tree

There’s a new tree on the market: The Triumph apple tree is an offspring of the Honeycrisp apple and it also is disease resistant. Right now is the perfect time to plant a tree.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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It’s not just about the walleyes: Celebrating native rough fish species

It’s not just about the walleyes: Celebrating native rough fish species

The annual Root River Roundup in southeastern Minnesota is expected to attract about 100 anglers who will be focused on catching redhorse suckers. A new state law will allow regulations and bag limits for nearly two dozen native fish species.
by Dan Gunderson

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Tips to improve your chances of seeing the northern lights

Tips to improve your chances of seeing the northern lights

Chances to spot the northern lights are strong Thursday night and early Friday morning. Here are a few tips on how to monitor conditions, and how to catch the extraterrestrial show.
by MPR News Staff

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