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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Shutdown notebook: Parks first place Minnesotans feel shutdown
The most noticeable impact of Minnesotas government shutdown was predictable: state park users on a holiday weekend. Were 400 miles away from home, said one father at the entrance to Gooseberry Fal...
Posted on 7/2/11 at 9:29 AM
MODERN-DAY JANE If you love merry-go-rounds, your options are limited.
Two year olds are fantastically sweet and adorable, but MAN do they take a lot of energy. Going to the park is no longer a fairly relaxing event, as it was last summer when Adam was immobile and Leah ...
Posted on 6/28/11 at 7:55 PM
STAFF BLOG OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOK New visitor center celebration at Grand Portage State Park
A new visitor center at Grand Portage State Park will be celebrated on Sept. 25, according to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources news release. Maples should be near their peak of fall color ...
Posted on 9/16/10 at 12:49 PM
RURAL REFLECTIONS Into the Wild
I have been watching a documentary this week on the Public Broadcasting System titled, “The National Parks; America’s Best Idea.” I hope you’ve been watching it with me as it i...
Posted on 9/30/09 at 2:36 PM
New book connects state parks to people 
When Chris Niskanen and Doug Ohman set out to write and photograph a book about Minnesota’s state parks, they took a novel approach.
By Sam Cook , April 18, 2010
OUTLOOK 2010: Dams planned in Canada near Voyageurs, BWCAW
The Namakan River flows freely just outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and into Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota’s most pristine wild areas and part of the historic border canoe route.
By John Myers , March 31, 2010
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Damaged section of Lakewalk returned to service.
March 26, 2010
Damaged section of Lakewalk returned to service.
March 26, 2010
Minnesota has a new, unwelcome, resident: the Emerald Ash Borer
Based upon the history of the borer elsewhere, we anticipate 100 percent mortality for all of Duluth's ash trees.
By Judy Gibbs , March 18, 2010
DNR gets permission to spend more for Vermilion park'
A provision tucked into the 2010 state bonding bill paves the way for Minnesota to buy land on Lake Vermilion for a new state park, a purchase that could take place in the next few months.
By John Myers , March 17, 2010
Local view: Duluth will be a richer city by preserving Enger’s gift
Handcrafted of native Duluth seam-faced bluestone, Enger Tower stands 75 feet tall on a peak within Enger Park, 583 feet above St. Louis Bay, and has provided panoramic views of the bay, Lake Superior and the St. Louis River for Duluthians and visitors alike since its 1939 erection.
By Tony Dierckins , January 31, 2010
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Our view: We must help Enger Tower in its hour of need
The far-too-lengthy list of Duluth’s grand, but lost, landmarks is long. But one structure not on those lists — and that can’t be allowed on — is Enger Tower.
By Our view , January 31, 2010
Two Harbors considers building new band shell
Thomas Owens Park has stood the test of time as a place for family gatherings and the music of the Two Harbors City Band, the oldest continually operating one in the state. Now, there is talk of reinvigorating the park.
By Matt Suoja , January 17, 2010
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BUZZ: No breaks for parking at Bayfront
November 24, 2009
Duluth parks could use a few friends
Dan Proctor proudly wears his nickname: Trail Hippy.
By Peter Passi , October 21, 2009
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TAKE THE KIDS blog: Register for the Harvest Run, and attend a festival to support Morley Heights Park
Register for a race or attend a fall festival to support a local park. There's this and more to plan outings with your family at Take the Kids.
September 29, 2009
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Apostle Islands deer problem handed over to sharpshooters
The National Park Service has closed Sand and York islands and have hired experts to dispose of the deer destroying the native flora.
By John Myers , September 16, 2009
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Long-range plan for Apostle Islands stays the course
The National Park Service has a future in mind for the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore that looks a lot like the present. Boaters, sailors, kayakers, sightseers, campers and others worried about the Park Service’s intent for the islands may relax with the knowledge that it’s pretty much the same as it is now.
By John Myers , August 23, 2009
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Twin Ponds drained after vandals dump toilet
Vandals dumped a portable toilet into Twin Ponds, forcing a two-day cleanup.
August 13, 2009
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