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Minnesota Bound is a television series that explores the outdoors and activities in Minnesota. It has been produced since 1995, and is broadcast weekly on KARE, KTTC, KVLY, and KBJR. [1] [2] From 1995-2018 the show starred Ron Schara and his dog, Raven, a Black Labrador Retriever. [3] [4] The show had broadcast 1,000 episodes by 2021. [5] There were three Ravens over the course of Ron's tenure: Raven I (1995-2005), Raven II (2005–07), Raven III (born July 2006, Debuted January 2007, died March 2020). [6]

Minnesota Bound is also a weekly story segment on Kare 11 News, also starring Ron Schara.

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References

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  2. "Minnesota Outdoor News Calendar – June 3, 2022". Outdoornews. 2022-06-02. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  3. Wurzer, Cathy; Gordon, Kelly (November 17, 2021). "Ron Schara on 1,000 episodes of outdoor adventures on 'Minnesota Bound'". MPR News. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  4. Raihala, Ross (9 May 2018). "Ron Schara and his dog Raven step down as hosts of 'Minnesota Bound'". St. Paul Pioneer Press . Retrieved 5 June 2022.
  5. Huppert, Boyd (November 8, 2021). "Ron Schara marks 1,000th episode of 'Minnesota Bound,' the show that almost wasn't". kare11.com. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
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