Family camping gains ease with kid friendly gear
Brian Weiss and family, including teens Miranda 14 Mikayla 11 and three year old Megan, switched to a 19 foot camper with fridge stove and AC to reduce stress. They value outdoor time and extended state park visits while keeping trips flexible. The Minnesota DNR’s I Can Camp program aids first time campers with gear and guidance, growing from 582 participants in 2011 to 877 last year.
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Grand Forks
N.D
Brian Weiss
Richel
Miranda
Mikayla
Megan
Weiss
Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services
N.C
Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources
Amy Barrett
DNR
Parks and Trails Division
Lake Bemidji State Park
Barrett
Vintage fashion movement grows in mindful shopping
Aimee Blanchette profiles shoppers like Kristine Huson who prefer vintage and American-made clothing to avoid fast fashion. The piece notes a shift after the Bangladesh factory collapse, quotes critics about slave labor, and cites low U.S. garment production despite a past when most items were domestic.
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South St. Paul, Minn
Huson
Bangladesh
Beth Bowman
St. Paul
United States
American Apparel and Footwear Association
Save the Garment Center
Hye-Young Kim
The Coupon Queen Camps On Frugal Family Trips
A family shares how camping beats hotel costs by 25 percent or more and offers unplugged fun. They cite non electric sites, a pop up trailer, off season deals, and a near home campsite with activities like 25 cent bingo. They store ready to go camping gear and even camp at home when travel isn’t possible.
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Brad Dokken
Grand Forks Herald
Aimee Blanchette
Goodwill
Kristine Huson
Joel Koyama
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minneapolis
Rachel Krych