Alex Chhith

Mmm. Smell that? Our good scents guide to the best-smelling places in Minnesota Where you can go to sniff out pleasant fragrances coming off food, flowers and amusement park rides.

Let your nose lead the way to our suggestions of these good-smelling places.

Lessons from a first-timer on what not to do in the Boundary Waters Easy routes through beautiful terrain come with one problem: Everyone is there.

My story on going to the Boundary Waters for the first time is up!! This is one where you won’t be afraid of looking at the comment section!! #outdoors #minnesota

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$70< the regret of not getting a labubu

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Minnesota’s ‘Queen of Walleye’ raises millions of fish in St. Paul basement The state's oldest fish hatchery is in need of upgrades, advocates and some lawmakers say.

Had the absolute pleasure of meeting Minnesota's 'Queen of Walleye' for this story. Was floored she was raising all these fish in the basement of one of the DNR's buildings in St. Paul (the floor above the hatchery is filled with cubicle offices).
#walleye #fish
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Goodbye windshield stickers? Why Minnesota is looking to create a new kind of state park pass. Linking park passes to vehicle registration could mean lower costs for visitors and more revenue for the state, the DNR says.

Linking Minnesota park passes to vehicle registration could mean lower costs for visitors and more revenue for the state, the DNR says.

Had a glorious time fishing!! Caught this lil monster. Also caught my first northern pike who unhooked itself as he was about to board the boat - so no picture of that little guy but I have witnesses lol

Could not have asked for better weather. Saw a total of two ticks (on the ground), only had one mosquito filled night, mostly sunny and a very low wind weekend 🫶🏽

BWCA photos incoming: first up this little guy I caught. Was going to use him as fish bait but he reminded me too much of my pet crayfish I had in the third grade so I released him.

Cheaper than a gym membership 😌

Youre good with a Missouri boating permit!

Some adults will soon need a permit to operate a boat or personal watercraft in Minnesota Only minors previously were required to obtain a permit.

The latest. If you were born after June 30,1987 you will need a permit to drive a boat in Minnesota by 2028. And yes I did interview someone born on July 1, 1987.

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George Floyd’s killing unified Americans in condemning injustice. The narrative is being rewritten. Conservative commentators play up Floyd’s criminal history and present the officers as victims of politicized justice.

If you read anything today, it should be this article. Gift link, so no excuses.
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When Ethel the 300-pound bear started limping, her keepers knew where to call A dog and cat vet who specializes in hard cases opened her clinic to the wounded animal.

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When Ethel the 300-pound bear started limping, her keepers knew where to call A dog and cat vet who specializes in hard cases opened her clinic to the wounded animal.

What happens when a 300-lb bear starts limping? @gregstrib.bsky.social documents Ethel's journey to a cat and dog veterinary clinic. Amazing photos are by Strib photographer Anthony Souffle. Gift link in the comments

Canoe, kayak and paddleboard: Your ultimate guide to paddling in the Twin Cities We paddled 11 river, lake and creek routes in the Twin Cities metro. Here’s how to get on the water, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned paddler.

Our latest outdoor guide is out, just in time for summer! 🔥

An ‘illegal class’ of e-bike brings friction, complaints on Minnesota trails Sold as e-bikes, some overpowered models are mixing in with traffic and adding to a challenging scene.

Glad I'm not the only one who is seeing e-bikes EVERYWHERE.

Where to find Minnesota’s only salt lake It attracts huge flocks of migrating birds — and birders — this time of year.

Minnesota's only salt lake attracts more than 150 species of birds and guess what? If you don't have time to make it this spring, you can go again in the fall when they're making their way down south.
Photos by the @startribune.com's intrepid Anthony Souffle
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As tick season starts, another transmittable illness looms: Powassan virus Last year, Minnesota hit a record 14 cases.

Bought a gallon of permethrin writing this story🫠

Oooooh that is a great idea!! So much spam i can’t sort it all

Spam or not spam 🤔

A recession indicator? There are like three birthday rewards in my email 😭 Starbucks, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Ulta.

10 great off-leash dog park hiking trails in the Twin Cities metro area Some parks offer nature paths so humans can exercise while allowing their canine pals to run untethered.

This was my dog's favorite story ever. Though she had so much fun she had to tap out after seeing six of them (she's not as young as she used to be).
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We have a female cardinal that loves perching herself on our cars right by our side mirrors. She did this the other day to my car while i was still inside. Any ideas why she is doing this?

That's so sweet of him to visit the school!

Alan Page finds magic making syrup in Minnesota’s North Woods The NFL Hall of Famer and former state Supreme Court justice produces gallons of maple syrup with his family each year.

New story is up on former Minnesota Justice Allan Page who finds magic in making maple syrup every year with his family at his cabin in northern Minnesota. Gift link because in these trying times, everyone needs a little bit of good news today.
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We tested household products for PFAS using Minnesota’s new regulations. Here’s what we found. The Star Tribune used a screening test similar to what the MPCA would. Some results were above the level that could trigger a state inquiry.

Great story up today on PFAs in household products by @chloeajohnson.bsky.social & Brooks Johnson
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Minnesota restaurant and Detroit Lakes area sculptures make Time’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list It’s the latest accolade for Vinai, chef Yia Vang’s ode to his family’s Hmong cooking, and a boon to artist Thomas Dambo’s sprawling exhibit.

Minnesota Mention! Yia Vang's Minneapolis restaurant Vinai and a sprawling sculpture exhibit in the Detroit Lakes area made it on a Time magazine list.

Frozen Buick finally freed from White Bear Lake’s icy grip The ordeal took five people roughly two hours.

And the Buick was fished out from White Bear Lake
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The asian experience of not having utensils in the office and using two coffee stirrers as chop sticks 😂