Voyageurs, Minnesota's only national park, celebrates 50 years
Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park, the only federally-designated park in the state, is celebrating its golden anniversary this week.
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Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park, the only federally-designated park in the state, is celebrating its golden anniversary this week.
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