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Alex Chhith

@alexchhith.bsky.social
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Outdoor recreation reporter at The Minnesota Star Tribune who lives for winter. I have lots of hobbies🏂🏔️🥾🚲🧘🏻‍♀️🎣🚣🏻‍♀️🧶

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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Whooooooo is ready to buy this with me??? I can chip in *looks at bank account* $1k. Anyone have $1,799,000 on hand? #bwca www.startribune.com/williams-and...
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Storied Boundary Waters outfitter, including waterfront property, listed for $1.8M
Williams and Hall Outfitters, which sits on 3.45 acres in Ely, includes a home for the owners as well as lodging and accommodations for up to 120.
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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Service journalism from @alexchhith.bsky.social !! www.startribune.com/we-asked-7-m...
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We asked 7 Minnesota anglers how they caught their record-breaking fish
From a 7 year old in pajamas to a multiple record holder, anglers reveal how they reeled in the big ones.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Had the pleasure of interviewing the legendary Ron Schara! He's given up turkey hunting, but keeps on going with fish. He even got a bite on the first cast! #minnesotaicon www.startribune.com/turkey-nut-r...
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Ron Schara reveals his favorite fishing spot in Minnesota
At 84, Minnesota outdoors icon Ron Schara explains why he finally gave up turkey hunting — and why fishing still fascinates him.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
News on two new trails: Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail and the Hummingbird Trail
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The new Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail takes its first steps
Plus, another trail is opening in Henderson; get moving at Global Running Day event.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Talk to me about camping with your dog and/or cat! Signed a dog AND cat lover 🫰 www.startribune.com/tell-us-abou...
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Tell us about your dog camping experience
Do you love to camp with your four-legged companion? Share your experience to help inform our reporting.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Absolutely so proud of everyone who worked on this story. The unfortunate reality is school shootings are all too common and I do hope that the Strib never has to cover another one again.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Mushroom alert!! First morels of the season have been spotted 👀 www.startribune.com/morel-mushro...
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Morel mushroom watch is on, with early reports from southern Minnesota
Experts to host spring mushroom webinar; orienteering club marks its 50th year; and hiking options abound.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
My colleagues have been working around the clock on this story. There are still many hurdles in the way for mining companies to begin their operations but a major one just came down today.
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Live: Senate votes to end ban on mining near Boundary Waters
Senators voted 50-49 to approve the measure.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
@startribune.com Columnist Dennis Anderson went to fish in Cuba last month. He told me he was concerned with going during a time of shortages and blackouts. Now back, he reports he not only caught big fish but made friends along the way. #minnesota
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Anderson: To Cuba for bonefish, tarpon and permit, with a side of a changed Havana
Seven anglers head south to pristine waters, where the fish are big and the island nation’s people friendly despite their burdens.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
First article in a new series looking at outdoor recreation in Minnesota! We're following ski resorts that are still open up north after some fresh pow fell last week. #Minnesota
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Mixed spring weather keeps skiers up north happy while gravel bikers farther south get moving
Downhill trails that saw snowfall last week are still open. Elsewhere in Minnesota, organized rides are cranking up.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Was this year a good year for snow in Minnesota? Yes and no. The latest #startribune www.startribune.com/was-this-a-g...
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
A proposal at the Minnesota House not only defines what e-motos are but how they should be regulated. That includes having owners register them like dirt bikes are. #minnesota www.startribune.com/electric-mot...
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State looking to regulate electric motor bikes, increasingly seen as a safety issue
The new bill would put rules on “e-moto” bikes, often confused with e-bikes, making them illegal on most trails and requiring registration.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Someone please tell Epic that 30 is the new 20 and that their “young adult” pass should be under 45 not 30. Us millennials need a break too!!!
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Andddd the Apostle Island ice caves are closed after a winter storm broke up much of the ice. It opened for the first time in 11 years on Monday and closed the day after because of the storm. Incredible that I was able to see it. www.startribune.com/apostle-isla...
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For one glorious day, the Apostle Islands ice caves were open to viewers. Now the ice pathway is gone after a storm.
Thousands visited the spectacle for just one glorious day, the first time in years.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
After 11 years the Apostle Island Ice Caves will be open to the public! Hope to see you there on Monday www.startribune.com/a-true-wonde...
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‘A true wonder’: Apostle Islands ice caves to open for the first time in more than a decade
Over the past week, Lake Superior’s ice cover has grown from 39% to 53%.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
I have no words. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii @startribune.com
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
I'd just released my fourth bass of the day when I got a call from the @startribune.com's music critic on Saturday. He had an extra ticket to my FAVORITE up-and-coming band Katseye and I could tag along with him. That started my brief career in music journalism: www.startribune.com/katseye-minn...
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Toured the Bouldering Project's new gym in St. Paul and whoa. There's infrared panels in the yoga studio that can heat up the room to 105 degrees. A large cave nicknamed “The Arch” and a co-ed sauna! www.startribune.com/new-st-paul-...
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
@leilanavidi.bsky.social captured the best Election Day photo!! Follow along the @startribune.com's election coverage here!! www.startribune.com/election-min...
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Polls open: Election Day arrives as Minnesota chooses local leaders
Mayoral contests in Minneapolis and St. Paul lead a list of local races across the state. Minneapolis is choosing its next City Council, while two special elections mean control of the state Senate is...
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Really thoughtful piece from my colleague Kristoffer Tigue today from the Outdoors section. Gift link because I don't share any other type of link on Bluesky <3 www.startribune.com/how-one-minn...
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How one Minneapolis neighborhood reduced its carbon emissions by 1,600 metric tons
Prospect Park residents burned 29% less natural gas from 2019 to 2024, in part thanks to a campaign to improve home energy efficiency.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
White-tailed deer mounts are piling up in basements and attics everywhere. But you could cash in on the taxidermy bear or moose. Here's why: #Minnesota #outdoors
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Not all stuffed, mounted animals are created equal when it comes to secondhand market
White-tailed deer mounts are piling up in basements and attics everywhere. But you could cash in on the taxidermy bear.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Perhaps the cutest picture i have of my little cat ❤️ 10/10 cuter in person
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Had a blast with this story and yep I rode in one of the cars (before the derby) and got minor whiplash after we bumped into a wall #demolitionderby #mn
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Minnesota demolition derby breaks record for number of cars in a single heat
Last year, the group was two drivers short of breaking the record.
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 27/08/2025
Our Minneapolis mass shooting coverage is outside of the paywall. We will be updating this article live as we get more information.
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 27/08/2025
Two children were killed in a shooting Wednesday at Annunciation Church in south Minneapolis, a source confirmed. The gunman is also dead, the law enforcement source said.
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Live: Minneapolis says shooter ‘contained’ as police respond to gunfire at church
Dozens of squads en route to Annunciation Church, casualties reported.
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 06/08/2025
Let your nose lead the way to our suggestions of these good-smelling places.
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Mmm. Smell that? Our good scents guide to the best-smelling places in Minnesota
Where you can go to sniff out pleasant fragrances coming off food, flowers and amusement park rides.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
My story on going to the Boundary Waters for the first time is up!! This is one where you won’t be afraid of looking at the comment section!! #outdoors #minnesota www.startribune.com/what-not-to-...
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Lessons from a first-timer on what not to do in the Boundary Waters
Easy routes through beautiful terrain come with one problem: Everyone is there.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
$70< the regret of not getting a labubu
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Had the absolute pleasure of meeting Minnesota's 'Queen of Walleye' for this story. Was floored she was raising all these fish in the basement of one of the DNR's buildings in St. Paul (the floor above the hatchery is filled with cubicle offices). #walleye #fish www.startribune.com/minnesotas-q...
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Minnesota’s ‘Queen of Walleye’ raises millions of fish in St. Paul basement
The state's oldest fish hatchery is in need of upgrades, advocates and some lawmakers say.
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 23/06/2025
Linking Minnesota park passes to vehicle registration could mean lower costs for visitors and more revenue for the state, the DNR says.
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Goodbye windshield stickers? Why Minnesota is looking to create a new kind of state park pass.
Linking park passes to vehicle registration could mean lower costs for visitors and more revenue for the state, the DNR says.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Could not have asked for better weather. Saw a total of two ticks (on the ground), only had one mosquito filled night, mostly sunny and a very low wind weekend 🫶🏽
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
BWCA photos incoming: first up this little guy I caught. Was going to use him as fish bait but he reminded me too much of my pet crayfish I had in the third grade so I released him.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Cheaper than a gym membership 😌
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
The latest. If you were born after June 30,1987 you will need a permit to drive a boat in Minnesota by 2028. And yes I did interview someone born on July 1, 1987. www.startribune.com/some-adults-...
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Some adults will soon need a permit to operate a boat or personal watercraft in Minnesota
Only minors previously were required to obtain a permit.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
If you read anything today, it should be this article. Gift link, so no excuses. www.startribune.com/george-floyd...
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George Floyd’s killing unified Americans in condemning injustice. The narrative is being rewritten.
Conservative commentators play up Floyd’s criminal history and present the officers as victims of politicized justice.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
What happens when a 300-lb bear starts limping? @gregstrib.bsky.social documents Ethel's journey to a cat and dog veterinary clinic. Amazing photos are by Strib photographer Anthony Souffle. Gift link in the comments
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When Ethel the 300-pound bear started limping, her keepers knew where to call
A dog and cat vet who specializes in hard cases opened her clinic to the wounded animal.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Our latest outdoor guide is out, just in time for summer! 🔥
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Canoe, kayak and paddleboard: Your ultimate guide to paddling in the Twin Cities
We paddled 11 river, lake and creek routes in the Twin Cities metro. Here’s how to get on the water, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned paddler.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Glad I'm not the only one who is seeing e-bikes EVERYWHERE.
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An ‘illegal class’ of e-bike brings friction, complaints on Minnesota trails
Sold as e-bikes, some overpowered models are mixing in with traffic and adding to a challenging scene.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Minnesota's only salt lake attracts more than 150 species of birds and guess what? If you don't have time to make it this spring, you can go again in the fall when they're making their way down south. Photos by the @startribune.com's intrepid Anthony Souffle www.startribune.com/where-to-fin...
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Where to find Minnesota’s only salt lake
It attracts huge flocks of migrating birds — and birders — this time of year.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Bought a gallon of permethrin writing this story🫠
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As tick season starts, another transmittable illness looms: Powassan virus
Last year, Minnesota hit a record 14 cases.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Spam or not spam 🤔
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
A recession indicator? There are like three birthday rewards in my email 😭 Starbucks, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Ulta.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
This was my dog's favorite story ever. Though she had so much fun she had to tap out after seeing six of them (she's not as young as she used to be). www.startribune.com/10-great-off...
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10 great off-leash dog park hiking trails in the Twin Cities metro area
Some parks offer nature paths so humans can exercise while allowing their canine pals to run untethered.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
We have a female cardinal that loves perching herself on our cars right by our side mirrors. She did this the other day to my car while i was still inside. Any ideas why she is doing this?
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
New story is up on former Minnesota Justice Allan Page who finds magic in making maple syrup every year with his family at his cabin in northern Minnesota. Gift link because in these trying times, everyone needs a little bit of good news today. www.startribune.com/alan-page-fi...
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Alan Page finds magic making syrup in Minnesota’s North Woods
The NFL Hall of Famer and former state Supreme Court justice produces gallons of maple syrup with his family each year.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Great story up today on PFAs in household products by @chloeajohnson.bsky.social & Brooks Johnson www.startribune.com/we-tested-ho...
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We tested household products for PFAS using Minnesota’s new regulations. Here’s what we found.
The Star Tribune used a screening test similar to what the MPCA would. Some results were above the level that could trigger a state inquiry.
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 13/03/2025
Minnesota Mention! Yia Vang's Minneapolis restaurant Vinai and a sprawling sculpture exhibit in the Detroit Lakes area made it on a Time magazine list.
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Minnesota restaurant and Detroit Lakes area sculptures make Time’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list
It’s the latest accolade for Vinai, chef Yia Vang’s ode to his family’s Hmong cooking, and a boon to artist Thomas Dambo’s sprawling exhibit.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
And the Buick was fished out from White Bear Lake www.startribune.com/frozen-buick...
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Frozen Buick finally freed from White Bear Lake’s icy grip
The ordeal took five people roughly two hours.
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
The asian experience of not having utensils in the office and using two coffee stirrers as chop sticks 😂
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Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
If you have time to put down Bob Timmon's stellar story on musher Emily Ford, read my little latest. www.startribune.com/this-buick-i...
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This Buick is no boat: Half-submerged car frozen solid on White Bear Lake draws a following
Ice angler Karl Erickson is using the frozen car to teach others a lesson in safety.
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