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Bear Story of the Day #2- Bear Sighted in Albany Not Half As Disturbing As The One at the History Museum Pub Crawl

Peter Kay — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:53:02 +0000

Imagine my surprise to be writing my second bear story of the day.

Fines Given out for Removal of Aquatic Vegetation From Shorelines

The Associated Press — Mon, 27 May 2013 13:41:47 +0000

Minnesota residents with lakefront property are being reminded not to clear aquatic vegetation without a permit, because the plants help stabilize the shoreline.

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Without Bonding Bill, Delays Expected For New Sauk River Park [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:40:25 +0000

Without a new bonding bill, the City of Sartell will need to delay the land purchase for the new Sauk River Park and Nature Area.

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Officials Break Ground of Newest County Park [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:36:06 +0000

Stearns County has officially broken ground on the Rockville County Park & Nature Preserve.

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Officials Limit Walleyes On Mille Lacs Lake

The Associated Press — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:25:06 +0000

Anglers will be allowed to keep fewer walleyes when they fish Mille Lacs Lake this year.

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Rural Areas Facing Water Shortage

The Associated Press — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:40:04 +0000

ST. PAUL (AP) - Rural Minnesota residents and state regulators are facing challenges in keeping up with demand for water. They're dealing with a prolonged drought, a thirst for job-creating growth and the prospect that current water practices in some areas are unsustainable

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Researchers Tracking Declining Moose Population

The Associated Press — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:19:04 +0000

DULUTH (AP) -- Researchers tracking the decline of northern Minnesota's moose population have found wolves are to blame for some of the deaths.

State wildlife experts trapped 111 moose in January and February and placed GPS trackers and transmitters on the animals

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Small Portion of Downtown Minneapolis Still Closed

The Associated Press — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:03:53 +0000

A small portion of downtown Minneapolis remains closed to traffic after a major water main break sent 14 million gallons of water gushing into city streets.

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Explorer Will Steger Shares Visual, First-Hand Accounts of Global Warming [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 03:02:53 +0000

Will Steger has made his living challenging his own limits. Now, he's challenging Minnesotans to reconsider the way they think about climate change and their own use of fossil fuels.

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SCSU Students Use Photography to Learn, Teach About Mississippi River [PHOTOS, AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:27:45 +0000

ST. CLOUD - Many of us see and cross over the Mississippi River on a daily basis, but how much do we really know about it?

That's the question a St. Cloud State University class is asking and answering through a public photo project

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Jerry Carlson's Christmas Gift Giving Guide

Bob Hughes — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:27:54 +0000

Each year, Jerry Carlson provides us with a shopping list for any outdoors man, woman, or child. This year is again full of must haves!

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Local Fund Established for Sandy Relief Effort

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:30:36 +0000

You can now contribute locally to helping the nearly 8 million people who are struggling in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

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Minnesota Sends Emergency Managers to Massachusetts, New York

The Associated Press — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:44:55 +0000

Minnesota has sent two emergency management teams to Massachusetts to help in the response to Hurricane Sandy.

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Time to Consider Blowing Out Sprinklers for Winter [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:49:00 +0000

Winter will be here before we know it, so starting the process of fall lawn maintenance - like clearing sprinklers of excess water - is essential.

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Nature Conference Gives Students Hands-On Experience with Wildlife [PHOTOS]

Abby Faulkner — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:29:16 +0000

Over 200 7th and 8th grade students braved some cold temps to get a crash course in central Minnesota wildlife and conservation today.

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Impact of North Dakota Oil Drilling Reaching St. Cloud [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:20:18 +0000

ST. CLOUD - Oil is a multi-billion dollar business, and it's growing rapidly just to the west of us.

The River's Edge Convention Center played host to a talk on the economic and employment impact of oil drilling in North Dakota on Thursday

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Goose Guru Graham Greseth Offers Hunting Tips [AUDIO]

Bob Hughes — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:32:13 +0000

Not too many people know more about hunting game birds than Graham Greseth, and he's willing to share!

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How To Buy And Train A Hunting Dog[AUDIO]

Bob Hughes — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:14:34 +0000

Tom Poorker discusses what to look for when you purchase your new best friend.

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Local Canoeist and Friend Vying for Spot in Documentary [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:00:16 +0000

A pair of avid canoeists, one from here in the St. Cloud area, are in the running to be featured in a documentary with potentially national reach.

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DNR Reminds Campers of High Fire Risks

The Associated Press — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:25:33 +0000

Minnesota park officials are reminding campers of high fire risks during the long weekend.

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