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Runner collapses and dies during City of Lakes Half Marathon in Minneapolis

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Medical professionals in the race came to the man’s aid before he was hospitalized, according to Park Board police.

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Yuen: At this new Twin Cities pickleball camp, grown-ups discover their inner child

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Laura Yuen
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Voters to decide whether to keep using Minnesota Lottery proceeds for the outdoors

The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) has approved a new logo in July 2009 for Minnesota�s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund � the public dollars partially generated by Minnesota State Lottery proceeds and constitutionally dedicated by voter approval in 1988 to protecting and enhancing Minnesota�s environment and natural resources. The logo was produced in partnership with the Lottery and is fashioned after the Lottery�s logo to assist with recognition. The

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A pioneer in outdoor navigation turns to Minnesota for fishing smarts

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What it takes to stock the State Fair fish pond: a secret lake, electrofishing and collateral damage

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Popular Bean and Bear lakes trail reopens Friday on North Shore of Lake Superior

Shored up, the well-traveled section on the Superior Hiking Trail will open to hikers, while more work continues.
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Day-7 - One of the most stunning vistas along the Superior Hiking Trail is the overlook at Bean Lake north of Silver Bay. Here, father and son hikers, Tom and Ross Perigo enjoyed the evening view high above Bean Lake. ] Superior Hiking Trail. BRIAN PETERSON ¥ brian.peterson@startribune.com Superior Hiking Trail, MN 06/08/2018
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Tolkkinen: Into the Boundary Waters with self-made gear made from natural materials

Ozzie Reif of Ely wanted to plunge into the wilderness on non-commercial terms.
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Anderson: Telling female and male mallards apart in September is a tough problem for hunters to duck in Minnesota

Early opening of duck season beginning in 2011 might be contributing to hen mallard disappearance.
AuthoredDennis Anderson
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At Camp Colectiva, immigrant students get a Minnesota summer camp experience

The summer camp helps connect immigrant children from Ecuador to nature — and their families to each other.
August 31, 2024
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A houseboat getaway on the Mississippi tunes in to the Great River’s rhythms

You can rent a houseboat to explore the islands, bluffs and wildlife around the Mississippi River’s Pool 9.
August 30, 2024
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What it takes to stock the State Fair fish pond: a secret lake, electrofishing and collateral damage

The Department of Natural Resources’ fish collection is one of the most popular attractions at the fair. Here’s what it takes to make it happen.
August 30, 2024
Outdoors

Bike-friendly indeed: Up to 2,000 cyclists will roll through Minneapolis and St. Paul for an inaugural fall tour

The upcoming Twin Cities Bike Tour is a new event for BikeMN, Minnesota’s largest cycling advocacy organization.
August 27, 2024
The shadows of bicycle riders and trees were cast on the pavement along W. River Pkwy.] JIM GEHRZ • james.gehrz@startribune.com /Minneapolis, MN / April 1, 2016 3:30 PM - BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Waiting to put the pedal to the Gold Medal….. The MSP Kickoff Ride 2016 for the 30 Days of Biking happens Saturday. April is the month where people are encouraged to ride their bikes every day of the month. The 11 am, folks will be gathered at Gold Medal Park, and then bike through the Twin Cities, and end with festivities later.
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Anderson: If everyone needs exposure to nature, why aren’t some metro kids getting their share?

Shooting of four kids should alarm everyone and, perhaps, raise a thought: Some outdoors groups’ outreach is vastly underserving a segment of our community.
AuthoredDennis Anderson
August 23, 2024
Outdoor Activities

A pioneer in outdoor navigation turns to Minnesota for fishing smarts

OnX Maps purchased TroutRoutes from a small Twin Cities firm while also tapping a Minnesota fishing industry veteran to develop onX Fish, an app for lake fishing.
August 23, 2024
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In a win for Minnesota gravel cycling, La Crescent will host national championships

The choice of the southeastern Minnesota city and neighboring La Crosse, Wis., for the 2025 and 2026 nationals affirms the area’s exceptional backroad riding.
August 22, 2024
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Anderson: Minnesota wildlife artist Bob Hautman captures the world in broad strokes

Deadline nears for Federal Duck Stamp contest, which the three Hautman brothers have won 15 times.
AuthoredDennis Anderson
August 17, 2024
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Group aims to get mobility-challenged Minnesotans outdoors

Disabled Outdoorsmen Minnesota is raising awareness and funds for outdoor adventures at Game Fair.
AuthoredDennis Anderson
August 15, 2024
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