Outdoors
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Gov. Tim Walz signs executive order banning nonferrous mining near Boundary Waters
Walz’s executive order, if it stands, would likely kill a proposed project from Twin Metals — a subsidiary of the Chilean mining conglomerate Antofagasta — which wants to extract copper, nickel, cobalt and other valuable metals from underground veins near Ely and Babbitt, about a dozen miles from the wilderness area.
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Your official guide to rock hunting in Minnesota
Maybe hunting for Minnesota’s signature agates is your new calling. Here’s how to score these and more on your next adventure rock hunting in Minnesota.
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Dispersed camping in Minnesota 101
Learn all about dispersed camping in Minnesota, from the North Shore to Bluff Country.
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These 10 facts about Minnesota seem too wild to be true
Embrace the weird, wild, and downright extraordinary side of the North Star State with these facts about Minnesota.
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6 waterfalls in Minnesota you can actually swim in
You actually should go chasing waterfalls in Minnesota, and take a dip in the swimmable ones while you’re there.
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Proliferation of ticks in Minnesota prompts vigilance
Ticks in Minnesota are reasserting themselves and health experts have some tips on how to ensure you’re not a victim.
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Minnesota’s best swimming holes: Natural spots to beat the heat
Spots to swim around the Twin Cities, a short drive away, or for an overnight stay.
