Outdoors
With Mille Lacs tourism still hurting, Legislature helps one — and only one — resort
It was tucked inside a new state law that distributes $378 million in taxpayer dollars to create jobs and spur economic development.
Outdoors
Anderson: Dried-and-true idea to feed wilderness travelers has merit
Entrepreneuring sisters on the North Shore try their hands at camp meals.
Outdoors
Minnesota's first chairwoman of Ducks Unlimited isn't much of a hunter, but she is dialed in
State's first chairwoman of Ducks Unlimited is unique in many ways.
Local
Minnesota fishing license sales hold steady, but anglers are aging
Fishing in Minnesota doesn't attract as many young people as it once did, according to a report from the Department of Natural Resources.
East Metro
Ramsey County approves new deer cull to curb overpopulation
Archers will be authorized to take up to 115 deer to bring population down.
Local
Avid cyclist fatally collapses making steep climb on North Shore
The 61-year-old from Canada was riding up Mount Josephine and collapsed, authorities said.
Outdoors
Trophy Tales: Stories of fish catches around Minnesota lakes
Three memorable tales - and photos - of area anglers and their prize fish
Outdoors
Duluth trout stream getting help to chill out
Miller Creek in Duluth, a 'canary in a coal mine,' could receive help from the EPA.
Outdoors
Minnesota fishing report
A look at where the fish are biting around the state.
Outdoors
Gear alert: Five of Diamonds lures are useful up north
Five of Diamonds lures, yellow with five red "diamonds'' painted on them, can be killer pike lures, and will catch walleyes.
West Metro
The prize for being good students? A day spent fishing in Lake Minnetonka
Police chief's dad started the outing in the 1980s.
Minneapolis
Outside magazine names Twin Cities among 'Best Towns' ever
Publication said the area has many things going for it, "but the real reason to move here is the biking."
Outdoors
Minnesota angler ties own record for catching flathead catfish
Jake Robinson of Shakopee has tied his own state record flathead catfish in the catch-and-release length category with a 49-inch monster taken from the Minnesota River near Savage.
Outdoors
Higher ATV registration fees grease a new era of off-road trail building
From DNR to clubs, many are supporting the cause.
Outdoors
Swift water on the St. Louis
You may not be ready to grab a paddle and take on the swift water of the St. Louis River Up North, but how about watching others do it?
Outdoors
Anderson: Making every cast count fly fishing on the St. Croix
Fly anglers pepper the St. Croix with poppers in an action-filled outing
Outdoors
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