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        Chronic wasting disease doesn't affect humans. Experts say tracking, containment key to keeping it that way
    




        
    
Humans have eaten venison from CWD-infected deer before and did not get the disease, but at a recent Minnesota legislative hearing on this year’s environment and natural resources bill, a leader in the state’s effort to trace CWD said the key to preventing a possible animal-human jump is identifying and slowing the spread.




        
    




                            
                        
                    
                

            

            

                
                    
                
                    
                        
                            

                                
                                    

    
        
    

    
    
        
            

        
    

    
    
        
    
            

    

    
        

    


    
    
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        Camping 2022: Here's how, where to get outdoors this summer
    




        
    
From state parks and national forests, to private and municipal campgrounds, camping options abound.




        
    
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        University of Minnesota Crookston students mark 40-year tree planting tradition in Chippewa National Forest
    




        
    
Since 1983, students from UMC have planted more than 206,000 trees under a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.




        
    
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        Northland Nature: Red cup fungus grow among spring wildflowers
    




        
    
Retired teacher Larry Weber, a Barnum resident, is the author of several books, including “Butterflies of the North Woods,” “Spiders of the North Woods,” “Webwood” and “In a Patch of Goldenrods.” Contact him via Katie Rohman at krohman@duluthnews.com.




        
    
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        Northland Outdoors Forecast: Below average temperatures this weekend
    




        
    
Cold air moves in for the weekend with some spotty showers. 




        
    
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        Dennis Anderson: Again on the walleye opener, 'Winnie' gives up her treasures
    




        
    
My first walleye took the bait within a handful of minutes of dropping a line into Lake Winnibigoshish's 48-degree water.




        
    
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        Minnesota DNR report: Mixed reports on the success of fishing opener
    




        
    
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources report for the week of May 16, 2022.




        
    
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        Minnesota Senate approves $159 million plan for clean water, parks, heritage projects
    




        
    
The plan greenlights a variety of projects with money from Minnesota's outdoor heritage, clean water, parks and trails and cultural heritage funds. 




        
    
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        Bong Historical Center to offer free Boundary Waters trip for 7 Northland veterans
    




        
    
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        Wildlife experts remind public to leave white-tailed deer fawns alone
    




        
    
Fawns are likely OK, even if they look abandoned. 




        
    
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        Peter Passi column: Wilderness first aid course prepares Northland adventurers for adversity
    




        
    
Trip leaders, camp staff and outdoor enthusiasts find value in a course that deals with what to do when things go wrong in the field.




        
    
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        Brad Dokken: No doubt, there is something special about the walleye
    




        
    
For me, the walleye has a mystique I find difficult to explain. The appearance is definitely part of it. Walleyes are beautiful fish, and their color varies depending on where you catch them.




        
    
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        DNR fisheries supervisor talks changing lakes in Alexandria area ahead of fishing opener
    




        
    
Alex Letvin says many lakes in his work area are going through a transition with clearing waters and expanded vegetation. It's a change that naturally benefits fish species like northern pike and largemouth bass. What might that look like for walleye on some of these waters going forward? 




        
    
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