City-sponsored deer hunt will take place later this month in Hudson

Area news
Sixteen expert archers will hunt deer on city-owned land and some private parcels over the course of the season that ends Jan. 31, 2011.

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Fun in the sun for everyone

Ben Heise, of Eagan, Ellie Hinke, of Woodbury and Deanna Heise, of Eagan, spent a sunny afternoon at Carver Lake Beach, on Aug. 23, playing in the sand.

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Enjoying the natural outdoors

Local girl scouts build natural play area to receive Gold Award.

• A natural look
• A camoflaged club house
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Belwin makes key purchase in Afton

Belwin Conservancy has worked to preserve and restore the 1,400 acres of land in Afton to provide a scenic and peaceful getaway for nature enthusiasts. However, until recently there was one small piece missing.

• New parcel
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Last chance for outdoor skating

All city warming houses and outdoor rinks will close Monday.

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Ice fishing contest to take place in Lake Elmo Feb. 7

Lake Elmo Lions Club hosts Feb. 7 event

• Ice fishing contest in Lake Elmo
• Ice fishing contest in Lake Elmo

Warming houses closed

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Moonlight snowshoe hike

Private pilot ground school

Snowshoe hike in Maplewood

Wilderness survival skills at Reserve

Photo essay: A season for skating

• Father, son skate
• Skaters battle
• Young skaters
• Figure-skater
• Lacing up
• Wide open
• Empty net
• Face-off
• Obstructed view
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Nature center is looking for a few good volunteers

"Beyond the Beat" blog: Busy ice rinks in Woodbury

Cougar crossed state lines, officials believe

Biologists with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have tracked what could be the same cougar in part of western Wisconsin that was seen earlier this month in Stillwater.

• Cougar at night
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