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A new camp makes the outdoors accessible for deaf, deafblind, hard-of-hearing kids

A new camp makes the outdoors accessible for deaf, deafblind, hard-of-hearing kids

Wilderness Inquiry, a nonprofit that helps marginalized communities enjoy Minnesota's great outdoors, is now hosting programs and camps for people who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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'The most Midwestern thing ever': Last winter's snow is still around at Trollhaugen ski area

'The most Midwestern thing ever': Last winter's snow is still around at Trollhaugen ski area

After piling up all of the snow at the end of last winter’s ski season, Trollhaugen ski area’s “snow scientists” kept it protected from summer temperatures as high as 98 degrees. That snow pile is still holding strong — and it’s ready to be uncovered.
by Kyre Johnson

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Explore the top three places in Minnesota for peak fall foliage this week

Explore the top three places in Minnesota for peak fall foliage this week

As temperatures begin dropping this fall season, soon too will the leaves. The annual transformation of green foliage into an array of oranges, reds and yellows is being seen across the state of Minnesota.  
by Kyre Johnson

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Diversity in Minnesota state park use increases, but still doesn't reflect state demographics

Diversity in Minnesota state park use increases, but still doesn't reflect state demographics

A new survey from the Minnesota Department of Natural resources found that state parks are bringing in more visitors of color, but it still lags behind the overall population.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Minnesota DNR's potential park rule changes get pushback from fungi foragers

Minnesota DNR's potential park rule changes get pushback from fungi foragers

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is revamping its rules for its parks and trails for the first time in more than 15 years. And while they say it's mostly to comply with new state laws and account for newer activities like geocaching, one big change could complicate forays for foragers and morel hunters.
by Tim Nelson and Gracie Stockton

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