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Great Lakes Gift Guide 2020: Remember that road trip, boat ride, microbrew or sweatshirt you should’ve bought with this list
- by Natasha Blakely

Try these gifts from a variety of places in the Great Lakes region in our selected categories of markets, food and drink, potato chips, books, home decor and wearables.

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Outdoor Escape: Visitors flock to parks, beaches, lakes as states reopen
- by Emily Simroth

As COVID-19 restrictions continue to lift, state and provincial parks fill with visitors eager to get outside.

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PFAS News Roundup: Hunting and fishing restrictions expanded, Duluth water safe, attorneys general urge stricter action
- by Natasha Blakely

Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.

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COVID-19 Next Steps: Great Lakes outdoor recreation begins move toward normalcy
- by James Proffitt

Many parks and public areas are opening – with restrictions.

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What are Joe Biden’s views on two of the most controversial environmental projects in Minnesota?
- by MinnPost

Biden never addressed the Line 3 or Twin Metals projects during his presidential primary campaign and has continued to avoid taking a stand since becoming the likely Democratic nominee.

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In Minnesota, an innovative virtual approach to home energy inspections
- by Energy News Network

The Home Energy Squad is using surveys, photos and live video to help homeowners identify efficiency improvements.

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Minnesotans urged to fish close to home to slow COVID-19
- by The Associated Press

A surge in fishing license sales indicates that many Minnesotans are getting antsy under the state’s stay-at-home order.

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Fishing and Freighters: Great Lakes industries take COVID-19 economic hit
- by Gary Wilson

Lake Erie fishing charters reel from stay at home orders, and lake freighters idle due to industry shutdowns.

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Lessons in Resilience: As climate and the economy changes, Duluth steps up
- by Ensia

Perched on the western shore of the world’s greatest lake, an inland port city offers lessons for resilience in uncertain times.

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As energy use changes in the Great Lakes, so too does the world’s largest freshwater port
- by MinnPost

The Port of Duluth-Superior is one of the largest ports in the U.S., and its second largest commodity is coal.

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In the ‘climate refuge’ city of Duluth, a fight brews over the hometown utility
- by MinnPost

There has been a growing climate movement in Duluth, a city that advertises itself as an outdoor haven with access to fresh air, clean water and Lake Superior.

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Earth Day 2020: How to participate from the safety of your home
- by Natasha Blakely

This year’s Earth Day is a special one, and not just because it’s the 50th anniversary of the event.