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There’s No Place to Celebrate International Dark Sky Week Like Minnesota

Celebrate International Dark Sky Week in Minnesota at Voyageurs National Park, the Boundary Waters, or in your own backyard

by Trent Jonas
on Apr 22
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Here Are the Best Times and Places to View Minnesota’s Fall Foliage in 2025

by Trent Jonas
on Sep 14
Hills in brilliant fall color along the shore of a lake in northern Minnesota
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Five Different Planets Will Align In The Minnesota Night Sky During An Incredibly Rare Display

by Betsy Rathburn
on Mar 27
A serene night sky filled with stars above a calm lake, reflecting a distant light from an island.
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A Bit Of An Unexpected Natural Wonder, Few People Know There Are Sand Dunes Hiding In Minnesota

by Trent Jonas
on Aug 6
A sandy dune landscape with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky.
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Few People Know About The Massive Meteorite Impact Crater Hiding In The Suburbs Of St. Paul, Minnesota

by Trent Jonas
on Feb 22
A bright meteor streaks across a starry night sky, with silhouettes of trees in the foreground.

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There Are 3 Times You Can Spot Mercury With The Naked Eye In Minnesota During 2023

Mercury will be visible to the naked eye in Minnesota on three specific dates this year.

by Trent Jonas
on Jan 20
A crescent moon and a bright star shine in a twilight sky, silhouetted by dark tree outlines.
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Up To 10,000 Crows Invade Minneapolis In Minnesota Every Winter And It’s A Sight To Be Seen

Thousands of crows, known as the Minneapolis Mega-Murder, gather in Minneapolis every winter, creating a unique and stunning sight.

by Betsy Rathburn
on Dec 3
A flock of birds flies above bare trees against a gray sky, with some birds perched on the branches.
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It Was So Cold In Minnesota During 2014, Temperatures Stayed Below Zero For 100 Days

The winter of 2013-14 in Minnesota was one of the coldest on record, with extreme sub-zero temperatures and significant snowfall.

by Trent Jonas
on Nov 22
Exterior of the American Public Media building with a digital display showing the time and temperature in Minnesota.
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The Minnesota Sky Will Light Up With Shooting Stars This Week During The Leonid Meteor Shower

by Trent Jonas
on Nov 15
A bright meteor streaks across a starry night sky, with trees silhouetted in the foreground.
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Minnesota Is Home To One Of The Best Dark Sky Reserves In The World

Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota is a premier destination for stargazing and viewing the northern lights.

by Trent Jonas
on Oct 6
A serene night sky illuminated by green auroras reflecting on a calm lake, surrounded by dark silhouettes of trees.