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Lawns can recover from dry summer in Minnesota, but trees may not

Jul 04, 2021 07:32AM ● By Editor

Right now, trees may look green and leafy, but just because they're not showing the sign of struggle yet doesn't mean they're not hurting. By Ginna Roe of KSTP-TV - July 3, 2021

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Operation Dry Water set for the Fourth of July Weekend

Jul 02, 2021 02:29PM ● By Editor

Increased efforts to keep Minnesota’s waterways safe from boaters under the influence of drugs and alcohol are on tap, with hundreds of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and other public safety personnel planning extra patrols July 2-4. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - July 2, 2021

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Superior National Forest to phase out virtual permit issuance for Boundary Waters visitors in mid-July

Jul 02, 2021 10:07AM ● By Editor

Virtual Leave No Trace and permit issuance will be held Sundays only. From the Superior National Forest - July 2, 2021

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Paddle Safe Twin Ports: A data-based website keeping Lake Superior paddlers safe

Jun 30, 2021 08:25PM ● By Editor

The Maritime Transport Industry of Duluth says they're seeing more people use paddling devices in Lake Superior's Harbor, putting paddlers in potential danger. By Abigael Smith of KBJR-TV - June 30, 2021

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Here's how to minimize your impact when exploring the Wilderness

Jun 30, 2021 02:41PM ● By Editor

USGS research found that 44% of sites in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of northern Minnesota had 18 trees cut down per campsite, which adds up to significant destruction. By Katherine Martinko of treehugger.com - June 29, 2021

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

Jun 30, 2021 07:06AM ● By Editor

Eating gooey marshmallows and warm chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers may feel like a primeval tradition. But every part of the process is a product of the Industrial Revolution. By Jeffrey Miller, Colorado State University via The Conversation - June 29, 2021

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Final stretch of restoration work begins in St. Louis River’s Kingsbury Bay and Grassy Point

Jun 29, 2021 11:35AM ● By Editor

Contractors will continue dredging Kingsbury Bay with equipment stationed on barges and using the sediment to restore areas at Grassy Point where legacy milling waste was removed in 2020. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 29, 2021

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Jun 28, 2021 04:47PM ● By Editor

CO Kylan Hill (Tofte) reports one person called with a bear problem but they refused to take down their bird feeders and instead wished the DNR would come and trap the bear and move it elsewhere. Hill has not heard from the person but if the feeders are still up Hill assumes the bear is still around. District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 28, 2021

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Video: At Duluth’s Rose Garden, thousands of vibrant flowers are uniquely situated on Lake Superior’s shore

Jun 28, 2021 06:55AM ● By Editor

Just when you think you’ve seen this Great Lake from all angles, along comes something relatively new. By John Lauritsen of WCCO-TV - June 27, 2021

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Trip to BWCA offers little bit of everything

Jun 28, 2021 05:34AM ● By Editor

A genuine love of the outdoors is usually a strong common baseline as a matter of personal interest; if you love nature and want to be on this trip, chances are you will do well with others of a similar mind. By Scott Mackenthun Special to The Mankato Free Press - June 27, 2021

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