Although 9,000 years of human history and archaeological significance has made Mille Lacs Kathio State Park a National Historic Landmark, it is what's new at the park that is getting attention today. Four new backpack sites, the first for the park, are available now, according to Kathio Manager Aaron Wunrow...

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Two of the four camper cabins at Glendalough State Park, located in Battle Lake, are now available for year-round use. "From the day we opened the doors, these rustic cabins have been in demand by park visitors," said Jeff Wiersma, Glendalough State Park manager. "Previously, the cabins had been available on a seasonal basis only, from mid-April to the end of October. Our customers kept asking us if the cabins could be winterized for year-round use so they could stay in the park when they came to ski, snowshoe, hike or ice fish...

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released its study examining the feasibility of adding summer season all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use to all or portions of the North Shore State Trail. ATV use is currently prohibited on all but six miles of this 146-mile state corridor trail, which is used primarily in winter for snowmobiling...

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CO Karl Hadrits (Crosby) located one angler on a remote lake who was found to be over-limit of northern pike and fishing with...

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