Bob Timmons
Outdoors reporter
Timmons used to coordinate the former Star Tribune Outdoors Weekend section. He joined the Star Tribune in 2005 after several years working on Page One at the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He's a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Wis.) graduate.
Latest from Bob Timmons
DNR seeks input on proposal to cut walleye limit to four
The agency says the change could take effect before the 2027 opener.
January 13, 2026
Minnesota’s birding mecca expands reach with new tech
A device installed at Sax-Zim Bog delivers bird songs to followers in real time. Others to come will aid conservation efforts.
January 10, 2026
Snow has cross-country skiers buzzing, Birkie near sellout
Said organizer of the event: “It’s a big deal to see winter back.”
January 5, 2026
Ice fishing off to quick start as anglers benefit from early freeze
Cold weather in early December jumpstarted interest and has left some store inventories low.
January 3, 2026
World Juniors fans can get in a skate on metro area’s refrigerated outdoor rinks
St. Paul’s are popular with some visiting NHL teams.
December 27, 2025
Editor's Pick
Wisconsin town rallies around pelican that mysteriously didn’t migrate
When the big white bird didn’t head south with its fellow pelicans, the town of Ashland wondered why. Now the bird is getting the help it needed.
December 27, 2025
Long in the making, new extension of popular Gateway State Trail gets the green light
Called a win for recreation, the new addition will connect Scandia to William O’Brien State Park.
December 17, 2025
Running and walking, Minnesotans measure up with Strava 2025 fitness trends
How local organizers are responding to the rise of Gen Z runners and more trends from the fitness-tracking apps’ 180 million users.
December 15, 2025
‘One hell of a blessing’: Winter recreation businesses cash in on early-season snow
Snowmobile dealer, popular ski hill say recent weather has bumped sales and interest.
December 11, 2025
Minnesotan’s Ice Mile swim illuminates a new level of extreme
The sport is no stunt, as swimmer Mackenzie Koeck and her support crew learned in the yearlong runup of preparation.
December 5, 2025
Experience more of winter, without frostbite, in a Minnesota camper cabin
Options, including state park units, offer a warm base after a cold outing.
November 27, 2025
Bike advocates and cops issue pre-holiday plea: Don’t buy ‘e-motos’
Marketed as e-bikes, some overpowered models are illegal in Minnesota and considered a safety threat.
November 22, 2025
