How did the loon become Minnesota's state bird?
Lawmakers considered the goldfinch. Kids liked the scarlet tanager best. The whole thing took more than three decades.
Minnesota’s elusive pine martens are on the hunt in snowy woods
Sweet-faced and inquisitive, northern Minnesota’s pine martens (also known as American martens) rank among the state’s more ...
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Call of the loon
The sound of music accompanied by the call of the common loon filled a West End Elementary classroom Tuesday. The effort aimed to relax students as they worked on paintings of the Minnesota state ...
DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes
A press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR): The DNR warns ice anglers, snowmobilers, skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts to use caution when going onto any lake ...