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    October 16, 2018
    Becker County kids partake in state study about exposure to chemicals
    The Minnesota Department of Health is conducting a study on chemicals that may harm development in children, and volunteer families from Becker County are among those taking part. The Healthy Rural and Urban Kids Project measures preschoolers’ exposure to metals, air pollution,...
    news/science-and-natureOctober 16, 2018 - 10:16am
    October 15, 2018
    Nathan Olson of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources pulls a plankton sample out of the water on Detroit Lake. This year's sampling was completed in September; they plan to start up again in May 2019. (Submitted photo)
    Breaking down zebra mussels: DNR, PRWD collaborate on study of how invasive species will impact Detroit Lake ecosystem
    Ever since zebra mussels were first discovered in Detroit Lake in 2016, area residents have been wondering what the ultimate impact of the infestation...
    news/science-and-natureOctober 15, 2018 - 12:10pm
    September 30, 2018
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    Sanford Chip genetic test now available at DL clinic
    A simple blood test, now available at Sanford Health's Detroit Lakes clinic, can help determine whether a person's DNA puts them at greater risk...
    news/science-and-natureSeptember 30, 2018 - 3:18pm
    September 12, 2018
    Around Minnesota, winters just aren't as cold as they used to be. DNR climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld produced this graphic showing how Grand Rapids is losing its coldest temperature readings, which are usually collected overnight. The 1930s was something of an anomaly, he said, because the drought years caused colder temperatures. Source: Minnesota DNR
    Experts say Minnesota's climate changing faster than other states
    ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — It's getting harder to brag about being a hardy Minnesotan. That was the underlying message from a pair of climatologists...
    news/science-and-natureSeptember 12, 2018 - 9:14am
    August 30, 2018
    Maplewood State Park main scenic trail undergoing construction
    PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. — The scenic Hallaway Hill Overlook Trail in Maplewood State Park near Pelican Rapids in west-central Minnesota will undergo construction after Labor Day to re-route the trail to address erosion issues, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources....
    news/science-and-natureAugust 30, 2018 - 5:02pm
    August 24, 2018
    Participants in this week's Robotics Camp at the Becker County Museum stand and watch a 3-D printing demonstration as volunteer instructor Kevin Mitchell, center, explains how it works. (Vicki Gerdes / Tribune)
    Museum hosts first-ever robotics camp
    Scratch coding, computer aided design, 3-D printing, robot programming... not the usual type of activities that one might associate with a summer...
    news/science-and-natureAugust 24, 2018 - 12:09pm
    August 20, 2018
    West Nile Virus found in Mahnomen
    WHITE EARTH — The West Nile Virus (WNV) was recently detected in two crows within the city of Mahnomen. An individual reported the bird carcasses to the White Earth Reservation Natural Resources Department, who in turn sent the birds to the USGS National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC)...
    news/science-and-natureAugust 20, 2018 - 12:47pm
    August 13, 2018
    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Clean Water Legacy Specialist Annette Drewes, right, of Bemidji, explains to a mother-and-son pair of Aqua Chautauqua participants how grains of wild rice must be separated from their husks before they are edible. (Vicki Gerdes / Tribune)
    There's something in the water: Thursday’s Aqua Chautauqua at Dunton Locks a big success
    It was a beautiful summer night at Dunton Locks County Park Thursday, as well over 100 visitors and presenters gathered for the first Detroit...
    news/science-and-natureAugust 13, 2018 - 8:41am
    August 10, 2018
    Perseid meteors shown in August 2009. Submitted photo / NASA/JPL
    Massive meteor shower should reach its peak August 12-13
    FARGO—The best time for people across the U.S. to witness one of the most "plentiful meteor showers" is coming up, according to NASA. During...
    news/science-and-natureAugust 10, 2018 - 11:09am
    July 25, 2018
    Common merganser ducklings follow Mama in late June on Lake Bemidji. Photo by Brent Cizek.
    Photographer's image of ducklings on Lake Bemidji goes viral, draws national attention
    BEMIDJI, Minn.—Brent Cizek was going to head out early Wednesday, July 25, to snap photos of the merganser ducklings he's been following....
    news/science-and-natureJuly 25, 2018 - 6:09pm
    July 12, 2018
    VanBeek's wife Kay confirmed that there was an encounter with a bear, but preferred at this time not to give many more details, saying that the county was releasing information on the incident. In mourning the loss of her husband, she did not want to expand much except to say there were no cubs and he was not mauled. Photo Illustration
    Mysterious death follows bear encounter in central Minnesota
    PINE RIVER, Minn. -- Rumors spread following an incident that led to the death of Edward VanBeek of Pine River on Monday, July 9, but official...
    news/science-and-natureJuly 12, 2018 - 1:56pm
    June 18, 2018
    Highway 2 through Superior, Wis., is covered by floodwaters from the overflowing Nemadji River Monday morning after heavy weekend rainstorms. Bob King / Forum News Service
    Minnesota man among 2 who died in northwest Wisconsin storms
    DULUTH, Minn.—A man was found dead near his submerged pickup truck south of Ashland on Monday and a man from Minnesota died after a tree...
    news/science-and-natureJune 18, 2018 - 7:40pm
    June 13, 2018
    Minnesota launches new online tool to compare state parks and trails
    ST. PAUL—Minnesota has a new online tool to help outdoor enthusiasts plan trips to state and regional parks and trails. The Minnesota Great Outdoors website, launched Tuesday, allows park-goers to search a state map of parks and trails and compare amenities. "Previously, you...
    news/science-and-natureJune 13, 2018 - 10:23pm
    A raccoon rests on a window ledge on the 22nd floor of the UBS building in downtown St. Paul on Tuesday, June 12. The raccoon had scaled much of the building and was on the second-from-top floor Tuesday afternoon. Tad Vezner / Pioneer Press
    Free-climbing raccoon's journey comes to an end atop St. Paul building
    ST. PAUL -- Amid thousands of inaudible Internet sighs, the raccoon who reached amazing heights in downtown St.
    news/science-and-natureJune 13, 2018 - 9:28pm
    June 1, 2018
    Salmonella infections linked to chicken distributed at Ruby’s Pantry pop-up locations: Four people in two states have become ill
    The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and local health departments are investigating at least four cases of salmonellosis...
    news/science-and-natureJune 1, 2018 - 1:53pm
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