Local
Where are all the pheasants? Habitat loss is tied to more farming
Pheasants, other wildlife decline as millions of acres returned to production.
Outdoors
Pheasant hunting in Minnesota, past and present
Here's a quick primer on pheasant hunting in the state, from its inception to the peak years and where it stands today.
Outdoors
Anderson: Tradition is served against the wind on opening day of Minnesota pheasant season
Saturday's weather joined factors long in place to complicate the hunt.
East Metro
Zebra mussels discovered in two more Ramsey County lakes
Ten lakes in the county are now infested with the invasive mussel.
Outdoors
Currents: Chris Chavie, cycling blogger
What outdoors people are reading, doing, following, and more.
Outdoors
Currents: Lynne Farmer, former naturalist, Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
What outdoors people are reading, following, listening to, and more.
Outdoors
Minnesota bird hunters tell us why they think their dog's breed is best
The Minnesota pheasant opener is Saturday. And every hunter thinks his or her breed of dog is best. Here is what 12 had to say.
Outdoors
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Minnesota cyclist summits her Everest in St. Paul
Cyber-inspired challenge involves climbing a mountain's-worth of elevation.
Outdoors
Six months after Irwin Jacobs' death, his fishing tournament firm is sold
Major League Fishing buys late Minnesota businessman's Fishing League Worldwide.
Outdoors
Fall walks, birding and more at state and regional parks
Upcoming weekend happenings at Jay Cooke, Wild River, Lowry and more.
Outdoors
Finding a way to win over her cabin heart
She wasn't sold on the idea, but the place near Emily, Minn., won her over.
Outdoors
This is a time to embrace the grand finale of the growing season
Nature Notes: This is time of the illuminated woods.
Outdoors
Anderson: Adams leads Pheasants Forever's efforts to improve habitat
Sabin Adams is charged with ensuring that the hundreds of thousands of dollars raised annually by the group's 75 Minnesota chapters are transformed into high-quality upland and wetland habitat.
Outdoors
Anderson: Abundant ruffed grouse mostly a memory now
Shrinking grouse count showing no signs of reversal.
Outdoors
Hunter numbers for grouse, waterfowl and squirrels keep falling
A graying hunter population, along with time constraints and hunting-land access challenges are among reasons for the declines, the DNR said.
Duluth
Too many moose? Michigan lawmakers push for hunt on Isle Royale
The proposal comes about a year after the Park Service began the controversial move of introducing more wolves to the island, bringing the wild canines in from Minnesota, Canada and the park's home state of Michigan.
Outdoors
Gander Outdoors closing stores in Eden Prairie, Bemidji
Employees said store would join Bemidji location in shutting down as owners shift toward RVs.
Outdoors
Twin Cities Marathon has fourth-time winner for men, first-time for women
For Dominic Ondoro, of Kenya, it was his fourth victory in five years. Julia Kohnen was making her Twin Cities debut.
Outdoors
On pheasant opener, hunters will find fewer birds and plenty of crops in the field
Opening day bears down, but conditions are difficult.
Outdoors
Twin Cities Marathon: Has a defining distance of road racing hit the wall?
Fewer runners everywhere – including the Twin Cities – are taking on the marathon. Why? Well, a lot of reasons.
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