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Perseid meteor shower peaks after midnight. NASA says it's 'one of the best'

Perseid meteor shower peaks after midnight. NASA says it's 'one of the best'

The light of the moon will reduce the visibility of some fainter meteors, but NASA says it's still worth staying up late — or rising very very early on Wednesday — to see "nature's fireworks."
by Rachel Treisman

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Parks in nonwhite areas are half the size of ones in majority-white areas, study says

Parks in nonwhite areas are half the size of ones in majority-white areas, study says

Amid high temperatures and a pandemic, green spaces are a lifeline. But new data shows parks in low-income and nonwhite areas are smaller and more crowded than those in high-income and white areas.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Red pine shoot moths leaving their mark across much of Minnesota

Red pine shoot moths leaving their mark across much of Minnesota

If you live near red pine trees — and in much of Minnesota, chances are you do — you may have noticed some dead, brown patches in the upper branches this summer. They're proof of a moth outbreak the likes of which the state hasn’t seen in more than 20 years.
by John Enger

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The joy and health benefits of gardening

The joy and health benefits of gardening

Gardens and plants — both indoors and outdoors — provide both physical rewards in the form of flowers and vegetables and mental ones like wellness. Two guests discuss the joy of gardening, especially during a pandemic.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Sales boom, factory shutdowns leave bikes in short supply amid pandemic

Sales boom, factory shutdowns leave bikes in short supply amid pandemic

There’s been a bike boom around the world — including in Minnesota — as people look for ways to get around town, to replace the gym, or just to get out of the house amid the pandemic. And that has contributed to a shortage of bicycles and parts.
by Emily Bright

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New book teaches kids 'How to Solve a Problem' like a rock climber would

New book teaches kids 'How to Solve a Problem' like a rock climber would

Ashima Shiraishi may be one of the most talented rock climbers in the world, but lofty titles aside, she wants kids to know that most of climbing — and life — is "just falling."
by Samantha Balaban

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From camping to dining out: Here's how experts rate the risks of 14 summer activities

From camping to dining out: Here's how experts rate the risks of 14 summer activities

The weather's warming up and public spaces are starting to reopen. How do you decide what's safe to do? We have guidance to help you compare and evaluate the risks.
by Allison Aubrey, Laurel Wamsley and Carmel Wroth

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