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Alex Chhith

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General assignment
Alex Chhith is a general assignment reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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Outdoors

Lutsen Mountains reviving après-ski music after Papa Charlie’s fire

A revived space, Lofty Gondola, opened in a resort chalet in December. A scaled-down version of Papa Charlie’s is slated to open in June.
February 4, 2025
Outdoors

Lack of snow shortens City of Lakes Loppet course for second year in a row

Cold temperatures have allowed snowmaking on cross-country ski trails at Theodore Wirth Park.
January 28, 2025
Outdoors

Why are some skiers and snowboarders hiking up Buck Hill and Spirit Mountain?

The resorts are the only two in Minnesota that allow uphill access for those who want to “earn their turns.”
January 13, 2025
Outdoor Activities

Want a new winter adventure? Here’s how you can rent outdoor recreation equipment for under $35 in the Twin Cities area.

Area parks and organizations offer cross-country skis, snowshoes and even kick sleds at prices that won’t break the bank.
December 26, 2024
Outdoors

‘A massive wave of mice’: Are there more rodents in the region this year?

Some residents in Wisconsin and Minnesota are struggling with a surge in mice, others not as much.
December 10, 2024
Real Estate

Decorate your home for the holidays without all the overspending or clutter

Here are some ways to stay festive and organized on a budget.
December 9, 2024
Outdoors

Ice skating + skateboarding = new adventure for Minnesotan

David Welch of Grand Marais said going against the wind is tough, but downwind is “awesome.”
December 5, 2024
Travel

Snowboarding in Colorado: A first-timer embarks on a Rocky Mountain solo trip to perfect powder

From Breckenridge to Vail, this Minnesotan snowboarder was bolder on Colorado’s pillowy fluff than she’d ever been on hard-packed Midwest snow.
November 29, 2024
Outdoors

‘A massive wave of mice’: Are there more rodents in the region this year?

Some residents in Wisconsin and Minnesota are struggling with a surge in mice, others not as much.
December 10, 2024
Real Estate

Decorate your home for the holidays without all the overspending or clutter

Here are some ways to stay festive and organized on a budget.
December 9, 2024
Outdoors

Ice skating + skateboarding = new adventure for Minnesotan

David Welch of Grand Marais said going against the wind is tough, but downwind is “awesome.”
December 5, 2024
Travel

Snowboarding in Colorado: A first-timer embarks on a Rocky Mountain solo trip to perfect powder

From Breckenridge to Vail, this Minnesotan snowboarder was bolder on Colorado’s pillowy fluff than she’d ever been on hard-packed Midwest snow.
November 29, 2024
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