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Potential fee hike for Boundary Waters trips has campers wondering: How much is too much?

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A proposal by the Superior National Forest would more than double the price of BWCAW entry.

Outdoors

Two campers died on Lake Superior’s remote Isle Royale. Here’s what we know.

Isle Royale

Greater Minnesota

Isle Royale campers found dead in backcountry campground have been IDed but not yet named

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General Motors is partnering with EVgo, the largest public fast-charging network for electric vehicles, to triple the size of the U.S. public fast-charging network in the next five years. (General Motors/TNS)

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EV owners don’t pay gas taxes. So next year they’ll pay double or more to register their cars.

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Hundreds gather at State Capitol vigil to honor Melissa and Mark Hortman

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Democrat says 'divine intervention' saved her family from alleged gunman's rampage

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Woman found shot to death in Richfield apartment

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