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Sharing what you see outside could help research. Here's how to do that in 3 steps

Sharing what you see outside could help research. Here's how to do that in 3 steps

From the songs of sparrows outside your apartment window to the purple crocuses bursting into bloom in a nearby park – all that nature you're observing could actually be helpful to scientists. Here's a step-by-step guide to becoming a community scientist.
by Megan Dalton and Andee Tagle

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Plentiful precipitation has North Shore waterfalls roaring

Spring storms bringing snow and rain may be disappointing to some Minnesotans who like to get outdoors. But for those who are drawn to the state's waterfalls, the precipitation is adding to an already spectacular show.
by Andrew Krueger and Dan Kraker

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Anglers can keep one walleye for part of the upcoming Mille Lacs fishing season

Anglers can keep one walleye for part of the upcoming Mille Lacs fishing season

Anglers will be allowed to keep one walleye during parts of the upcoming fishing season on Mille Lacs Lake. The Minnesota DNR has strictly regulated walleye harvest on the popular lake for the past several years to try to boost the fish’s population.
by Dan Kraker

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New campground at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park set to open June 1

New campground at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park set to open June 1

The opening date has now been set for a long-awaited new state park campground on Minnesota's North Shore. The 46-site Shipwreck Creek campground at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park will open on June 1.
by Andrew Krueger

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Phenologist John Latimer updates on Minnesota spring, birds and snow

Phenologist John Latimer updates on Minnesota spring, birds and snow

Every week, KAXE radio in the Grand Rapids-Bemidji area airs nature reports by John Latimer. Latimer is a phenologist who studies changes in nature over the seasons. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about some of the latest phenology updates in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Simone Cazares

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Shovel the darn sidewalk, please! Duluth asks nicely

Shovel the darn sidewalk, please! Duluth asks nicely

Leaders and advocates are working to improve the condition of Duluth sidewalks, but many residents still struggle with uncleared snow, packed snow piles blocking pedestrian paths, and diminished access during the winter months.
by Sarah Gelbard

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Female anglers share their fish tales with Minnesota Now

Female anglers share their fish tales with Minnesota Now

Women Anglers of Minnesota is a group looking to boost the number of women with fishing licenses in Minnesota. Some of its members shared their memories of fishing with one of Minnesota Now’s producers.
by Lindsay Guentzel

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