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June 6, 2016 2:00 PM

UVA, UVB and SPF: How does sunscreen work?

Physical sunblocks and chemical sunscreens use two different methods to protect skin from the sun's powerful UV radiation.

by Gitanjali Raman

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June 2, 2016 6:00 AM

The Minnesota Summer Bucket List

Ice cream. Walleye. Barbecues. Bike rides. What are your essential Minnesota summer activities?

by MPR News Staff

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May 24, 2016 4:00 AM

Dogs as sentinels: Blue-green algae brings toxic mystery to Minn. waters

Across Minnesota each summer, sky-blue waters transform into pea-green soup, a sign of possible toxins. It's happening more often -- and farther north -- than ever before, suggesting that climate change is a key player.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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May 23, 2015 6:00 AM

Mosquitoes: A summer survival guide

Minnesotans know: A beautiful summer day can suddenly turn treacherous at dusk. That's when the mosquitoes come out in force.

by Molly Bloom

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April 29, 2015 7:00 AM

Ticks: A summer survival guide

This time of year, Minnesotans are very ready to shed some winter layers and get outdoors. But it's also the same time of year that ticks are very ready to find hosts.

by Molly Bloom and William Lager

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January 8, 2015 9:17 AM

How to keep dogs healthy and happy during extreme cold and snow

Dog experts around the state offer advice on how to keep Emmy and Fido and Max happy and healthy during winter's roughest weather.

by Jon Collins

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December 30, 2014 11:48 AM

Put on that coat! How to stay warm in subzero weather

Heading outdoors this week? Here are some tips to stay comfortable. And yes: It's pretty much what your mom told you.

by Nancy Yang

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August 27, 2014 7:00 AM

In northern Minnesota, a primeval land of the Lost 40

Legend has it, this land was spared the ax because surveyors mapped it mistakenly as a wetland. It still wears its name well.

by Dan Olson

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December 26, 2008 1:00 AM

A Guide to Winter Biking

Sources from the Public Insight Network give tips on how to bike during the winter months.

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