Many of Minnesota's lake public access points need an update. Some, half a century old.  Hennepin County's Tony Brough is leading the charge to brainstorm the new generation of boat launches.   New technology and new designs.  We dive into accessing Minnesota lakes! 

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Stan Tekiela, renowned wildlife photographer, naturalist, and author chats with Laura about his 40+ years of adventures capturing stunning images of animals and nature.  Plus, tips for aspiring Wildlife photographers.

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Bill Sherck checks in after a big trip to Lund Boat's manufacturing plant.  He's also getting ready to head to the woods for a couple of days off the grid in winter camp!  

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Kitchi Landing Resort-How a twist of fate, led the journey of a local twin cities couple to the dream life of running a resort in Northern Minnesota.  Laura Schara hears from Val Engleman about embracing new beginnings in the Northwoods. 

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Today on the Minnesota Bound Podcast, lots of good news about the once-polluted St. Louis River and streams around Duluth. Ron Schara gets an update from DNR folks on the front lines. 

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Former FBI Special Agent Jon Dubin chats with Laura about his career transition from special agent to founding partner of a world class hunting outfitter called Pineapple Brothers. Located in Lanai Hawaii, Laura and Jon share stories of their unforgettable Axis Deer Hunting adventures on the island. 

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Minnesota is off to a great ice season. Josh Bullivant talks about his life on ice up in Northern Minnesota running a resort and guiding in sub-zero temps

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The storied history of the Superior Hiking Trail is shared by Rudi Hargesheimer.  Rudi joins Laura Schara to share historic trail tales from his book "The Superior Hiking Trail Story". If you would like to experience the trail with a group, you can join an all volunteer maintenance trip. 

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Most folks know Ed Bieber better as Ed "The Diver".  Ed's curious story as he cleans up our rivers and discovered a most-curious underwater business.  One that attracts fish and, more importantly, anglers! 

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Emily Ford, known as Emily on Trail spent years as a solo backpacker until the winter of 2021 where she solo hiked the Ice Age National Scenic Trail with a canine companion named Diggens.  In 2023 she began mushing and will now compete in the infamous Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska in 2025.  Her mission is show the outdoors is for everyone.

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