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

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

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

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Keep kids safe near water? Here's how

Keep kids safe near water? Here's how

Water safety experts are urging Twin Cities families to stay safe this summer following the recent drowning death of a child along with reports of several near-drownings of children.
by Emma Sapong

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Gone fishing: How to clean a fish

Gone fishing: How to clean a fish

Once you get your perfect catch this weekend, you'll probably want to make it into a perfect fillet. So, whether you're new to the sport, or just never learned, here's how to clean a fish straight from the Minnesota DNR.
by Sara Porter

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Go on, get your hands dirty: Your gardening questions, answered

Go on, get your hands dirty: Your gardening questions, answered

Now that the sun has come out and most of the snow has finally melted, lots of Minnesotans are itching to get in the garden. Here are some of your gardening questions, answered.
by Kerri Miller, Sara Porter and Jo Erickson

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Report: 2 Minnesota rivers among most endangered in U.S.

Report: 2 Minnesota rivers among most endangered in U.S.

The Kawishiwi River and a stretch of the Mississippi have a major decision point coming up within the next year or two that could redefine the waterways as we know them, says environmental advocacy group American Rivers.
by Kirsti Marohn

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In NW Minn., keeping duck hunting alive one summer camper at a time

In NW Minn., keeping duck hunting alive one summer camper at a time

A weeklong camp focused on young teens teaches everything from goose calling to prairie ecology and shooting. Waterfowl hunters see it as a path to reviving a tradition long in decline in Minnesota.
by Dan Gunderson

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