Outdoors
In the spirit of the National Trails Act — act to reclaim abandoned rail land
Rails-to-trails property rights are a battleground.
Outdoors
Anderson: Texas trick-shooting archer locks in on his target — and his message
Frank Addington Jr. is in town for performances at Game Fair in Ramsey.
Outdoors
August is a busy month for Minnesota's hummingbirds
Nature Notes: Now is the time to set up feeders.
Outdoors
Wonders of night sky are centered at McCarthy and William O'Brien
State and regional parks have events for fans of dark skies.
Outdoors
The cabin near Lake Superior is a nice option when sailing isn't one
10 years later, the cabin has been renovated.
St. Paul
Derailed train dumps 3,200 gallons of fuel into Mississippi
The derailment happened on a railroad bridge linking two rail yards near the St. Paul Downtown Airport, downstream from downtown St. Paul. Boaters were advised to avoid the area.
Outdoors
Outdoors
Trophy tales: First walleye is foremost, too
An avid angler, Christy Smith had never caught a walleye before this beauty.
Outdoors
Minnesota fishing report
Updates on fishing conditions from around the state.
Outdoors
Lauded Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor can retrace routes
The new Minn Kota Ultrex electric trolling motor won best of show in the boating category at the recent International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades show.
Outdoors
Anderson: DNR seeking public's input on various fishing regulations
The Department of Natural Resources has scheduled public meetings to discuss existing and proposed special fishing regulations for 15 lakes and one trout stream.
West Metro
Trail plan in Minnetonka pits bikes against endangered bees
A plan to add mountain bike trails at Minnetonka's Lone Lake Park worries naturalists concerned about the fate of the rusty patched bumblebee.
Outdoors
Outdoors
When a dog's training pays off on the hunt, it's his 'perfect scenario'
For John Zeman, a self-described amateur dog trainer who co-owns his family's construction business, dog training isn't merely a hobby. It's his lifestyle.
Outdoors
Texas shotgunner aims to amaze Game Fair crowds with loads of tricks
Texas trick shot artist makes a life of entertaining crowds with his mastery of the shotgun.
Outdoors
Thru-hike of Superior Trail was a grind, but there were gifts, too
Footing, animal encounters, weather -- all were challenges on the Superior Hiking Trail. But beauty softened the edges.
Feeling Superior: There were gifts amid the grind of the hike
Footing, animal encounters, weather -- all were challenges on the Superior Hiking Trail. But beauty softened the edges.
Outdoors
Feeling Superior: A gallery of challenges
Melanie Radzicki McManus had hard and joyful moments alike along the Superior Hiking Trail.
Outdoors
Couple from southern Minnesota busted for 253 crappies over limit
They were caught with 273 crappies in their possession after exploiting a hot bite on Fairmont's Lake Sisseton.
Outdoors
Minnesotan cuts his teeth on local lakes before epic sailing challenge
Bloomington man's story is one of a grand romance with sailing, and the chances he took to make his adventure happen.
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