Alex Chhith
Reporter
General assignmentAlex Chhith is a general assignment reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Outdoors
Why are some skiers and snowboarders hiking up Buck Hill and Spirit Mountain?
The resorts are the only two in Minnesota that allow uphill access for those who want to “earn their turns.”
January 13, 2025
Outdoor Activities
Want a new winter adventure? Here’s how you can rent outdoor recreation equipment for under $35 in the Twin Cities area.
Area parks and organizations offer cross-country skis, snowshoes and even kick sleds at prices that won’t break the bank.
December 26, 2024
Outdoors
‘A massive wave of mice’: Are there more rodents in the region this year?
Some residents in Wisconsin and Minnesota are struggling with a surge in mice, others not as much.
December 10, 2024
Real Estate
Decorate your home for the holidays without all the overspending or clutter
Here are some ways to stay festive and organized on a budget.
December 9, 2024
Outdoors
Ice skating + skateboarding = new adventure for Minnesotan
David Welch of Grand Marais said going against the wind is tough, but downwind is “awesome.”
December 5, 2024
Travel
Snowboarding in Colorado: A first-timer embarks on a Rocky Mountain solo trip to perfect powder
From Breckenridge to Vail, this Minnesotan snowboarder was bolder on Colorado’s pillowy fluff than she’d ever been on hard-packed Midwest snow.
November 29, 2024
Outdoors
Entry to Minnesota state parks will be free again this Black Friday
The DNR offers four fee-free dates every year.
November 27, 2024
Outdoors
Cyclists say new guardrails on Mendota Bridge are dangerously low
Recent construction on the historic bridge lowered the guardrails to 42 inches.
November 20, 2024
Outdoors
Ice skating + skateboarding = new adventure for Minnesotan
David Welch of Grand Marais said going against the wind is tough, but downwind is “awesome.”
December 5, 2024
Travel
Snowboarding in Colorado: A first-timer embarks on a Rocky Mountain solo trip to perfect powder
From Breckenridge to Vail, this Minnesotan snowboarder was bolder on Colorado’s pillowy fluff than she’d ever been on hard-packed Midwest snow.
November 29, 2024
Outdoors
Entry to Minnesota state parks will be free again this Black Friday
The DNR offers four fee-free dates every year.
November 27, 2024
Outdoors
Cyclists say new guardrails on Mendota Bridge are dangerously low
Recent construction on the historic bridge lowered the guardrails to 42 inches.
November 20, 2024