Outdoors
Minnesota fishing report
A look at where the fish are biting around the state.
Outdoors
Gear alert: Fish walleye with jigs to ensure safe release
Mille Lacs anglers are catching a lot of walleyes this summer, all of which must be returned to the water.
Local
Trail clearing on North Shore another example that public are future to public lands
A spring work weekend on the Superior Hiking Trail reinforces a wider story: Some of Minnesota's favorite footpaths are nothing without the sweat and commitment of volunteers.
Local
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With son lost in river, Minn. father turns to the man who might find him
Tom Crossmon's water recovery work gives families a measure of peace.
Outdoors
Anderson: Student trapshooters aren't gunplaying around
It's serious sport for the students at the 2017 Trap Shooting Championship.
Outdoors
DNR opening super-sized training academy to fill game warden shortage
DNR gets funding to fill posts opened by retirees.
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.
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