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A lesser known Great Lakes treasure: sea glass

Jun 06, 2022 09:27AM ● By Laura Durenberger

"Two defining qualities: the frosting on the glass and the little cuts in the glass" - Great Lakes Now News - June 3, 2022

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Celebration highlights importance of pollinators in Minnesota

Jun 04, 2022 06:16AM ● By Editor

The free event, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spring Lake Park Preserve near Hastings, will highlight educators and students who have helped improve pollinator habitat at their schools. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • June 3, 2022

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What makes smoky, charred barbecue taste so good? The chemistry of cooking over an open flame

Jun 03, 2022 10:05AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Cooking on a grill may seem simple, but there is a lot of chemistry that sets BBQ apart from other cooking methods & results in such a delicious experience - The Conversation - June 3, 2022

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Swirling seeds everywhere likely the result of a late spring

Jun 03, 2022 09:57AM ● By Laura Durenberger

"This happens every year. But we're seeing a lot this year. I think it's probably because spring was so condensed into a short period of time." WDIO News - June 2, 2022

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What Are Our Biggest Sunscreen Mistakes?

Jun 03, 2022 09:47AM ● By Laura Durenberger

According to the Centers for Disease Control, Minnesota has the fourth highest rate of melanoma in the U.S. - WCCO 4 News - June 2, 2022

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DNR Conservation Officer Academy kicks off

Jun 03, 2022 09:27AM ● By Laura Durenberger

19 people with a broad range of backgrounds are training as part of the 21st class of candidates to join the MN DNR as conservation officers - MN DNR - June 2, 2022

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New funding expands chronic wasting disease research

Jun 03, 2022 08:31AM ● By Laura Durenberger

In 2019 lawmakers approved about $2 million to fund research on a faster diagnostic test for chronic wasting disease, spread by malformed proteins called prions - MRP News - June 2, 2022

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Should we protect nature for its own sake? For its economic value? Because it makes us happy? Yes.

Jun 02, 2022 11:51AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Some cultures & nations believe biodiversity is worth conserving because ecosystems provide many services that support human prosperity, health & well-being - The Conversation - June 2, 2022

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Where to find the best waterfalls along the North Shore to fit your itinerary

Jun 02, 2022 11:31AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Where to find the best waterfalls along the North Shore to fit your itinerary - Boreal Community Media Exclusive - June 1, 2022

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DNR introduces all-terrain track chairs to six Minnesota state parks

Jun 02, 2022 11:25AM ● By Laura Durenberger

Beginning June 2, visitors with mobility disabilities can use an all-terrain track chair or an adaptive beach chair at six state parks throughout the state - MN DNR - June 1, 2022

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