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Minnesota has a wide variety of hiking trails throughout the state to explore. Christopher Morgan of Explore Minnesota outlines some of the best places to hike in the state.

Robert Melchior, 90, of Bemidji, died October 5, 2023 in Neilson Place.

Trust For Public Lands has Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council funding available to purchase 600 acres of former Potlatch land north of Emmaville. The second acquisition involves the Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District and Northern Waters Land Trust buying parcels in Hendrickson, Akeley township, then donating to the county.

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Park Rapids is the gateway to Itasca State Park. The south park entrance is a 19-mile drive from Park Rapids north on U.S. Highway 71, and the east entrance is only a couple miles farther north, near the junction of Highways 71 and 200. Itasca State Park encompasses Established in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota’s oldest state park. Today, the park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Stand under towering pines at Preacher’s Grove. Visit the Itasca Indian Cemetery or Wegmann’s Cabin, landmarks of centuries gone by. Camp under the stars, or stay the night at the hi...