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How forest therapy offers the eco-antidote to the restless buzz of the city

Oct 28, 2019 ● By Editor

The practice lets people unplug, reconnect with and even protect natural spaces. By Colin Butler · CBC News · October 27, 2019

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New dens for forest fishers

Oct 27, 2019 ● By Editor

The good news is that fishers, the big weasel-family resident of Minnesota’s north woods, like to build their dens in aspen trees, now the most common tree in the forest. By John Myers from the Bemidji Pioneer - October 27, 2019

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North Dakota game warden attacked by bull moose

Oct 26, 2019 ● By Editor

A game warden for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department was attacked by a bull moose Wednesday, Oct. 23. By Kim Fundingsland from the Minot Daily News - Oct 25th 2019

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Minnesota Governor Walz: Happy hunting, Minnesotans

Oct 25, 2019 ● By Editor

Many Minnesotans across the state have been counting down the days to when they could break the blaze orange gear out of the closet, map out the good hunting spots and plan a weekend (or two) with friends and family to get out in the fields. By Minnesota Governor Tim Walz - October 24, 2019

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How Minnesotans Bike All Year Long, Even in Winter

Oct 25, 2019 ● By Editor

Think Minnesota’s cycling season lasts only a few months? Guess again. The midwestern state is an ideal year-round biking destination. By Stephanie Pearson from Outside Magazine - October 25, 2019

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Trail cams capture northwestern Ontario elk living west of Fort Frances

Oct 24, 2019 ● By Editor

Northwest elk herd was originally reintroduced near Lake of the Woods. From CBC News · Thunder Bay - October 24, 2019

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West Nile virus in ruffed grouse: Test results are in

Oct 24, 2019 ● By Editor

These first-year results are showing that, while the virus is present in the region, exposed grouse can survive. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - October 23, 2019

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‘True giant’: Angler’s monster muskie sets new Minnesota record

Oct 22, 2019 ● By Editor

The 57 1/4 inch fish had a 25 1/2 inch girth with an estimated weight of about 47 pounds. From Minnesota Public Radio News - October 22, 2019

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Oct 21, 2019 ● By Editor

District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - October 21, 2019

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Video: Research team finds micro-plastics in the Boundary Waters

Oct 21, 2019 ● By Editor

Researchers found microplastics in earthworms, water and soil that they collected this summer from sites within the Boundary Waters. By Judy Berthiaume (story); Jesse Yang (video) from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire - October 21, 2019

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