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July 17, 2019 4:38 AM

Photos: A tradition continues as hundreds of Hmong anglers come out for bass tournament

Launched in 2004, the July 4 event has become one of the biggest Hmong fishing tournaments in the country, with nearly $26,000 in prize money on the line this year.

by Evan Frost

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July 16, 2019 11:36 AM

Fly-fishing 101: How to get hooked on the sport in Minnesota

Minnesota has fly-fishing across the state. It’s a simple sport with few financial barriers to entry. Here’s some expert advice on how to get started.

by Cody Nelson

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July 15, 2019 5:08 PM

With Agate Days, Moose Lake polishes image of the state gem

An estimated 3,000 people came for the 50th anniversary of the festival.

by Megan Burks

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July 15, 2019 3:53 PM

Americans want to spend time outdoors, but work stands in the way

Thirty-one percent of people cited work as their major barrier to spending time outside, according to the APM Research Lab's latest survey.

by Dan Kraker and Cody Nelson

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July 15, 2019 2:51 PM

How spending more time in nature can benefit your health

What are the real benefits of spending time in nature? Two medical experts explain why more doctors are prescribing nature to patients and the health benefits that come with being outside.

by Dan Kraker and Karen Zamora

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July 15, 2019 2:46 PM

Summer bummer: Risks of outdoor swimming

Going for a dip in a lake or pool is fun until you get sick. A waterborne- disease expert talks about risks associated with being in the water and tips for staying healthy.

by Dan Kraker and Karen Zamora

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July 11, 2019 4:38 PM

Apple Valley native sets record on Superior Hiking Trail

Cam Schaefer finished the 310-plus mile trek in less than a week, breaking the old record for a supported through-hike.

by Cody Nelson

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July 11, 2019 4:00 AM

Finding spiritual connections, a sense of place on the Mississippi River

Amoke Kubat, a retired schoolteacher who lives in north Minneapolis, feels a special connection to the Mississippi River. She's sharing it with others with the hope of reconnecting African-Americans to the water and land.

by Gabriel Kwan

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July 11, 2019 4:00 AM

So you think rock climbing looks cool. Here's how to start

While seeing climbers hanging from a rope 50 feet in the air may appear daunting, there are many ways to learn the sport. Here's a primer for those interested in climbing to get up on the wall.

by Cody Nelson

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July 11, 2019 4:00 AM

Once-threatened peregrines flying high across Minnesota

In less than 20 years' time, the peregrine falcon has bounced back from "endangered to fully recovered." Staff and volunteers at Tettegouche State Park just wrapped up their peregrine banding program for the year.

by Euan Kerr

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