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April 29, 2015 7:00 AM

Ticks: A summer survival guide

This time of year, Minnesotans are very ready to shed some winter layers and get outdoors. But it's also the same time of year that ticks are very ready to find hosts.

by Molly Bloom and William Lager

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January 8, 2015 9:17 AM

How to keep dogs healthy and happy during extreme cold and snow

Dog experts around the state offer advice on how to keep Emmy and Fido and Max happy and healthy during winter's roughest weather.

by Jon Collins

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December 30, 2014 11:48 AM

Put on that coat! How to stay warm in subzero weather

Heading outdoors this week? Here are some tips to stay comfortable. And yes: It's pretty much what your mom told you.

by Nancy Yang

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August 27, 2014 7:00 AM

In northern Minnesota, a primeval land of the Lost 40

Legend has it, this land was spared the ax because surveyors mapped it mistakenly as a wetland. It still wears its name well.

by Dan Olson

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December 26, 2008 1:00 AM

A Guide to Winter Biking

Sources from the Public Insight Network give tips on how to bike during the winter months.

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