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Rattlesnake squad comes to the rescue — of the snakes

Rattlesnake squad comes to the rescue — of the snakes

When temperatures soar in southeastern Minnesota, homeowners tend to have more run-ins with the typically shy, and threatened, timber rattlesnake. When that happens, the rattlesnake responders are called in.
by Dan Kraker

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YMCA camp teaches kids to appreciate, protect state's waters

YMCA camp teaches kids to appreciate, protect state's waters

In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, 40 percent of the state's waters are polluted. The YMCA has developed a summer camp designed to prevent kids from taking Minnesota's water resources for granted.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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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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