East Metro
Seen on the St. Croix: The eagle has landed ... on something big
Dan and Andie Goff of Woodbury had just motored their boat from the Afton Marina when they spotted something startling.
Lake Superior cliff collapses near kayakers, caught on drone video
Kayakers on a tour of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in northern Michigan narrowly escaped injury when a large section of cliff collapsed near them into Lake Superior.
Local
After 2,500-plus sky-dives, 81-year-old Minnesotan dies after parachute mishap
A malfunction sent the Moorhead man spinning counterclockwise starting at about 4,000 feet from the ground, authorities said.
Outdoors
Minnesota fishing report
Walleyes and northern pike are being caught on Bemidji-area lakes from the deep weed edges in 12 to 14 feet of water and from the sharper drop-offs at midlake bars and humps.
Outdoors
Gear alert: Tied up in knots
The clinch or (better yet) improved clinch knot is excellent for tying hooks or jigs to line.
Outdoors
This week's trophy tales: Monster lake sturgeon left a big impression
Danielle Stay spent 45 minutes getting the catch into the boat before it was released.
Outdoors
Simple summer fishing pleasure from a backroad bridge
Casting off a rural bridge yields loads of sunnies, memories.
Local
Rural Minnesota gun owners split on need to 'try something'
In this lakes region with a strong tradition of hunting and fishing, longtime gun-rights advocates are grappling with a response to latest shootings.
Outdoors
Anderson: New DNR Fish and Wildlife director has faith he can tackle issues
In a Q&A, Dave Olfelt said: 'I know I'm in the driver's seat' He also discusses his outdoor interests and management of the Fish and Wildlife Division.
Outdoors
Playground pups at Game Fair have a nose for the finish line
Obstacle course-trained agility dogs a crowd favorites at Game Fair.
West Metro
Light-rail construction forces Twin Cities bikers off the beaten paths
Southwest line construction has forced bikes off trails and onto busy city streets.
Duluth
Zebra mussel mystery: How did they get into a northern Minnesota mine pit?
The Rouchleau Mine Pit in Virginia, Minn., is closed to the public and its waters have seen little, if any, activity, officials say.
Outdoors
A foolhardy BWCA outing? Injured pup raises the question
With adventure comes risk, but the group questioned an evening dash by canoe to fish that didn't end well for the canine member of its party. (Part 4 of our series.)
Outdoors
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Boundary Waters Passage: Part 4 gallery
A choppy paddle, an injured pup, a sublime sunset on the boundary lakes.
Outdoors
Border Route Trail spectacularly underused Up North, but reroute could change that
The trail showcases the border lakes of Minnesota and Canada.
Outdoors
Learn about Minnesota wolves, west-central prairies during parks programs
Variety of programs at Minnesota parks.
Outdoors
Generations have built on what Grandpa and Grandma started
Cabin near Villard, Minn., started with a land purchase in 1958.
Outdoors
Record catch: At 112 years, Minnesota fish is the oldest freshwater fish ever verified
A graduate student took the fish in Crystal Lake in Otter Tail County. Radiocarbon dating verified the fish's age, making it the oldest age-validated freshwater fish ever taken.
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