Local
Most Minn. wetlands outside NE contaminated, full of invasive cattails
In the northeast, they are in good shape. Elsewhere, they've been taken over by invasive cattails.
Outdoors
Anderson: Six still enough for Minnesota's duck hunting season
DNR rejected ideas for bonus teal or teal-only early season.
Outdoors
Hutchinson will celebrate newly paved section of Luce Line trail
21-mile section between Hutchinson and Winsted is near completion along popular path.
Outdoors
Cabin Country: An idea brought back from Sweden
There was roughing it at first. The next step was to build the little red house with the ancestral touches.
Outdoors
Nature Notes: Kinship with Mother Earth found in gardening
Why so popular a hobby? Gardening puts us in touch with the natural world.
Outdoors
How I got this photo of a leaping deer
Instinct to carry a camera helped because there were clear signs of deer.
Local
DNR investigates report that deer drowned after being harassed by boater
Pontoon driver allegedly harassed the buck.
North Metro
Special waterfowl hunt in Anoka proves a 'blessing' for Twin Cities veterans
The third-year Waterfowl for Warriors program combines camaraderie with a word of "thanks" to those who served
Local
Grand Marais couple launch yearlong BWCA trek
Amy and Dave Freeman want to shed light on the area's fragility in the face of proposed mining.
Outdoors
Minnesota DNR on the prowl for new big-game coordinator
The key position, at times controversial, is vacant due to a recent promotion.
South Metro
Bloomington ski area to host grand opening Sept. 26
The renamed Hyland Hills Ski Area will showcase its new multiservice chalet Saturday.
South Metro
After string of canceled mud runs, charity finds trail of debt
A Pequot Lakes, Minn., man who bought the mud-run company in December has at least 60 judgments against him and his various past companies.
Outdoors
Anderson: Local gloom amid national duck boom
Record duck numbers are reported nationally, but that's not true in Minnesota
Outdoors
Feds will set duck seasons months earlier, under major changes underway
Some laud advanced notice, but opinions are mixed on the shift.
Outdoors
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Dispatch: National Public Lands Day reminds of all that's good outdoors
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Hidden Falls gathering
Outdoors
Anderson: Behold, a governor with conservation in mind
Suit and tie aside, Mark Dayton has shown his dedication to protecting regional wildlife.
Outdoors
First Person: A solo trip along the Kawishiwi River, or was it?
Star Tribune reader recounts a mystical paddling trip on hallowed waters in the BWCA.
Outdoors
The great outdoors: Your must-do list for fall
Take advantage of crisp skies and cooler weather while zip-lining, hiking, riding and paddling among the fall colors.
Outdoors
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Regional guidebook author collects his favorite hikes
With endless opportunities, Rob Bignell tries to keep a discriminating eye before delivering.
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