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May 18, 2019 6:00 PM

A big, hairy solution to restoring Minnesota's prairies

Bison will again roam a 170-acre swath of land at Belwin Conservancy near the Twin Cities this summer, where their presence benefits the restored tallgrass prairie.

by Cody Nelson

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May 10, 2019 4:52 PM

A primer on life jackets: Especially in cold water, they can save your life

Just a few weeks ago, many of Minnesota's lakes and rivers were covered with ice. And wearing a life jacket can make a critical difference in the chances of survival for boaters and anglers who fall overboard into cold water, officials say.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 19, 2019 12:28 PM

A conversation with DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen

A conversation with DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen about her priorities, the role of the DNR and how to get more Minnesotans outside.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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March 9, 2019 12:00 AM

Photos: In defiance of winter, Duluthians skate the 'People's Rink' on frozen Superior

About a quarter-mile offshore from Duluth's Leif Erikson Park, a hearty band of volunteers has carved a skating rink unlike any other on the frozen surface of Lake Superior.

by Dan Kraker and Derek Montgomery

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March 4, 2019 1:46 PM

BWCA online permitting relaunched; frustrations remain

The U.S. Forest Service on Monday restarted its system for people to get Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness permits, but some users are reporting problems with the reworked online reservation system.

by John Enger

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February 7, 2019 3:14 PM

Beat the cold at its own game: Build a snow fort

It's prime snow fort building time in most places across Minnesota. Here are a few different proven approaches.

by Matt Mikus

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August 8, 2018 3:29 PM

Photos: Wilderness newbies develop an 'I Can!' attitude outdoors

If you haven't gone fishing, camping or mountain biking, and don't have a friend or family member who has, you are highly unlikely to take full advantage of outdoor life in Minnesota. The DNR hopes to change that.

by Sara Porter

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July 6, 2018 12:39 PM

Social media are causing scenic spots to be 'loved to death'

Outdoors advocates say the way some social media users share their adventures online is hastening the deterioration of scenic spaces around the world, including Minnesota.

by Cody Nelson

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July 5, 2018 5:13 PM

A brief history of the s'more, America's favorite campfire snack

Huddling around a campfire and eating gooey marshmallows and warm chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers may feel like primeval traditions. But every part of the process is a product of the Industrial Revolution.

by The Associated Press