Outdoors

• MPCA Lists Over 3,000 Impaired Waters in Minnesota; Sending List to EPA

  St. Paul, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) --- The MPCA has completed its list of impaired waters in Minnesota and is sending its findings to the EPA for approval.

• Beach Advisory in Place for Two Duluth Beaches

  Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) --- Beach goers are advised to stay out of the water of two Duluth beaches due to elevated E. coli bacteria.

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  Hikers and Campers can Soon Return to Jay Cooke

  There is still a long road to recovery along Highway 210 near Jay Cooke State Park and within the park itself. But, campers and hikers itching to get back inside only have a few weeks to wait.

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  2012: One Bizarre Year for Weather

  Duluth, MN (Northlands NewsCenter) -- The National Weather Service has confirmed that Duluth reached more 70 degree days this year, than ever before. This comes days after we received the earliest snowfall in 17 years.

• Access to MN State Parks Vary During 2012 Hunting Season

  With special resource management deer hunts taking place this fall, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says that several state parks will vary in terms of access during the hunts.

• Beach Advisory Removed for Duluth Beach

  Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) --- A "No Water Contact" advisory has been lifted for the 20th Street / Hearding Island Canal Beach.

• Flood Ravaged Willard Munger Trail Repairs Could Begin Next Week

  Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) --- Crews are planning to begin repairs on Monday for the heavily damaged Willard Munger Trail following June's flooding.

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  International Researchers Meet at First Freshwater Ballast Treatment Testing Facility

  SUPERIOR, WI (Northland's NewsCenter) - Researchers and maritime industry leaders met at the world's first freshwater ballast water treatment testing facility today to discuss research.

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  Wisconsin Colors Attract All to the Great Outdoors

  Hayward, WI (Northlands NewsCenter) -- It's that time of year when people head north, searching for that perfect stretch of country road to enjoy a season in transition.

• New Soccer Pavilion Will Honor Bob Pratt in Duluth

  DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - A long awaited pavilion at the Jean Duluth Soccer field is officially under construction.

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