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

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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No clear path forward as Minneapolis park workers remain on strike

No clear path forward as Minneapolis park workers remain on strike

A special meeting of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on Monday produced no clear path forward amid an ongoing contract impasse with park workers. The strike is set to end Thursday — though union officials said workers could extend the walkout if necessary.
by Cari Spencer

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In gardens across Minnesota, the beetle battle begins

In gardens across Minnesota, the beetle battle begins

Sporting metallic green and copper colors, Japanese beetles are starting their annual feast of roses, grapevines, fruit trees and any number of other plants — much to the chagrin of gardeners and farmers across a wide swath of Minnesota.
by Andrew Krueger

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20-year-old loops Lake Superior solo in 42 days, buoyed by climate change awareness

20-year-old loops Lake Superior solo in 42 days, buoyed by climate change awareness

A triple science major at the College of St. Scholastica may be both the fastest and youngest to circumnavigate Lake Superior in a kayak — and he’s hoping the 1,000-mile trip will draw more attention to climate change’s effects in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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25 years after Boundary Waters blowdown, a changed forest and vivid memories

25 years after Boundary Waters blowdown, a changed forest and vivid memories

July 4 is the 25th anniversary of the Boundary Waters blowdown, when winds up to 100 miles per hour tore through the canoe wilderness. A quarter century later, the forest is changed and memories of the event remain fresh.
by Dan Kraker

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When should a kid start riding a bike? If it’s a balance bike, you might be surprised how young

When should a kid start riding a bike? If it’s a balance bike, you might be surprised how young

It’s important to consider milestones that occur at different times for different children, such as holding their head up on their own and taking a few steps while grasping onto something.
by The Associated Press

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FBI identifies serial rapist as person responsible for 1996 Shenandoah National Park killings

FBI identifies serial rapist as person responsible for 1996 Shenandoah National Park killings

Nearly three decades after two young women were found with their throats slashed in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, federal authorities announced Thursday that they have identified a now-deceased serial rapist from Ohio as the person they believe was responsible for the killings.
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