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The Boundary Waters is revered for its pristine natural beauty that seems untouched by human interaction. But there’s a long history of people living within the lakes and forests in Northern Minnesota.

As Duluth weighs a plan to curb plastic bag use, we asked two local experts to answer questions from MPR News listeners about the merits of paper, plastic or something else to haul their groceries.

Rebekah Knapp says helping deliver babies at home is a calling from God. The women she serves, including those in Minnesota’s Amish communities, would agree. Want a look at the life of a modern midwife? Get in the car.

Minnesota and Utah are the only states where licensure is voluntary. Some warn Minnesota’s hands-off regulatory approach poses a danger to mothers and babies. Others say government shouldn’t be involved in such an intimate choice.

We’ve been collecting your questions about climate change. Now we’ll give you the answers.

It’s unclear what’s behind a rash of serious lung issues that appear to be caused by vaping. But a dearth of research and regulation around the products appears to be part of the problem.

Yes, it’s already August, but there’s still plenty of time to get outside and have fun before the fall chill blows in. Here are some cheap or free ways to get outdoors with the whole family.

Ever wonder what life on the farm is like? Curious about what’s on the minds of those in the agriculture business? Here are a few questions about farm life we received from our audience, and their answers, courtesy of millennial farmer Mitchell Hora.