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Minnesota Power, research specialists continue study on young falcon behavior

Jun 19, 2021 06:59AM ● By Editor

The researchers say the peregrine falcon has made a "remarkable" comeback after use of the pesticide DDT nearly wiped out the population. From KBJR-TV - June 18, 2021

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The Wildlife Society Announces 2020 Annual Award Recipients

Jun 17, 2021 03:29PM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Chapter of The Wildlife Society recently announced the recipients of their annual awards program. The Chapter presented its first awards in 1958. From The Minnesota Chapter of The Wildlife Society - June 17, 2021

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Video: How to protect your grass, plants and trees in these dry conditions

Jun 16, 2021 07:48AM ● By Editor

From brown grass, to stressed trees, Minnesota experts offer advice to keep your plants healthy this summer. By Gordon Severson of KARE 11 News - June 15, 2021

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Boundary Waters: Never a disappointment

Jun 16, 2021 04:42AM ● By Editor

While in college I was part of a four-person crew hired by the Tofte Ranger District to construct and maintain portages and campsites within the BWCA including the campsite where we were to spend the coming days. By Chuck Vukonich of the Fergus Falls Daily Journal - June 15, 2021

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Bemidji-area conservation officer Hannah Mishler named CO of the Year

Jun 15, 2021 05:48AM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 14, 2021

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Jun 15, 2021 05:32AM ● By Editor

CO Mary Manning (Hovland) took a report of a couple who decided that free state park entry was not good enough and decided to skip out without paying for their campsite. District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 14, 2021

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'Crazy worms' threaten America's trees — and (gasp!) maybe our maple syrup

Jun 13, 2021 03:51PM ● By Editor

Although some earthworms can be helpful to gardeners, they can also cause problems in forests. And that's especially true for the Asian earthworms that are classified in the Amynthas genus. By Bill Chappell from Minnesota Public Radio News - June 13, 2201

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A Boundary Waters beginner discovers a magical destination

Jun 12, 2021 05:35AM ● By Editor

On June 16, 2019, I decided to take the leap with my husband, John, and see what an overnight paddle was all about. By Koneta Andrew from Hometown Focus - June 11, 2021

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Northland boat industries hit big shortage wave

Jun 11, 2021 05:10AM ● By Editor

When people couldn't travel during the pandemic, they started seeking vacation ideas in the land of 10,000 lakes, and boats became a must-have. By Alex Libby of KBJR-TV - June 10, 2021

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Climate-informed reforestation taking place at state parks along North Shore

Jun 10, 2021 04:16PM ● By Editor

With help from The Nature Conservancy, hundreds of acres of land across four Minnesota state parks are being reforested with a mix of climate-adapted native species to diversify and improve the health and climate resiliency of these lands into the future. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 10, 2021

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