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Trailcam captures busy life on Voyageurs ‘wolf and bear highway’

A well-placed trail camera caught wolves, moose, bears, lynx and other creatures last fall in Voyageurs National Park. The recently posted footage offers a cool view on wilderness life in northern Minnesota.
by Sarah Gelbard

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McDonald's will expand testing of its meatless McPlant burger to 600 new locations

McDonald's will expand testing of its meatless McPlant burger to 600 new locations

The plant-based burger is set to reach participating locations in California and Texas on Feb. 14. The announcement comes as several other big fast-food chains are serving up more plant-based items.
by Rina Torchinsky

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5 winter camping tips to get you out and about in the snow

5 winter camping tips to get you out and about in the snow

Interested in winter camping? Check out these tips from Kurt Mead, an interpretive naturalist at Tettegouche State Park on Minnesota’s North Shore, and avid outdoorswoman Miah Ulysse.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Lindsay Guentzel

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Photos, video: Street snowboarders take flight in Duluth

Photos, video: Street snowboarders take flight in Duluth

Snowboarders launched themselves off a 20-foot drop from a park pavilion and navigated obstacles including picnic tables and staircase railings on Sunday during a "street snowboarding" competition in Duluth.
by MPR News Staff

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Northwest Angle ice road is back open for a second winter

Northwest Angle ice road is back open for a second winter

The slickest way to get from Warroad to the Northwest Angle in far northern Minnesota is back this winter. It’s a 37-mile ice highway to the northernmost point in the contiguous United States.
by Brian Bakst

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Enough of COVID and school closures? Take to the outdoors

Enough of COVID and school closures? Take to the outdoors

It’s a double whammy weekend. Snow is back and record illness from the omicron variant of COVID-19 has shut down many schools the next few days to few weeks. What better time to pack up the little ones and head outside. This round-up of outside fun is easily adaptable for anyone.
by MPR News Staff

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3 cats have outmaneuvered their 2 humans to hold a blender hostage for weeks

3 cats have outmaneuvered their 2 humans to hold a blender hostage for weeks

Jessica and Nikii Gerson-Neeves don't want to end the standoff that has brought joy to so many people. But they also want to use their blender, which has been in a box in their kitchen since December.
by Rachel Treisman

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Twin Cities tightening COVID bar, restaurant rules as cases climb

Twin Cities tightening COVID bar, restaurant rules as cases climb

With the virus spreading rapidly, Minneapolis and St. Paul will soon require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to enter places serving food and drink. Some worry the plan will spark new confrontations with patrons.
by Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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