Anderson: Epic adventure born in Minnesota takes paddlers into the Arctic
Three years in planning and decades in dreaming, the adventure was filled with Northern Lights, wildlife and challenges. It was a life-changing experience.
Everything you need to know about this weekend's Twin Cities Marathon
The TC 10 Mile gear drop change, how to track runners in real time, elites to watch, the best viewing spots and more.
Antonina Anikina, ski coach in United States and Russia, dies at 89
While her roster included elite athletes, Anikina also spoke fondly of the Nordic skiing novices she referred to as 'snow roses.'
East Metro
Lawsuit: Planned apartment building along St. Croix River is too tall for protected "wild and scenic" river
Neighbors and the nonprofit St. Croix Scenic Coalition say the Village of Osceola, Wisconsin, was too quick to sign off on a plan to build on the site of a shuttered hospital.
Outdoors
How Twin Cities Marathon became 'industry leader' for nonbinary runners
There are more nonbinary entrants since the door was first opened in 2019, mirroring overtures to the LGBTQ community and inclusiveness across the sport.
Outdoors
Runners warned of extreme heat, humidity for Twin Cities Marathon
Expected humidity and heat caused marathon organizers to email all participants about the weather and that they are "gathering extra course and finish line resources" to support the 25,000 entrants.
Outdoors
Minnesota duck hunting gets off to a flying — and in some places, record-making — start
The DNR's waterfowl specialist graded opening weekend as "very good to excellent," and some records were set.
East Metro
Twin Cities cross-country ski ambassador retires from his Finn Sisu shop, but not the trails
Ahvo Taipale, who sold his Finn Sisu shop to employees, plans a winter of skiing ahead.
Business
Alumacraft laying off 68 workers at its St. Peter plant, a blow to town's economy
There are still 207 employees at one of the oldest aluminum boat manufacturers in the U.S.
Outdoors
Anderson: Lifetime of loving ducks fuels outdoorswoman's career
Sophie Arhart grew up in the outdoors, and the payoff is doing what she loves working for Ducks Unlimited.
Outdoors
State bear harvest down; outlooks promising for grouse, pheasants
Fall hunting is almost in full swing, with duck and goose hunters joining on Saturday with the opening of their primary season.
Duluth
St. Louis County said no to glamping sites on Lake Vermilion; she's doing it anyway
Christine Wyrobek said her campsites fall securely within the county ordinance allowing short-term rentals for fewer than 180 days on residential property — which also allows for VRBO and Airbnb rentals.
Outdoors
Minnesota's duck (stamp) dynasty carries on with this year's winner
Artist Chuck Black lives in Montana now, but the latest winner of the prestigious federal duck stamp competition has roots in Stillwater.
Outdoors
Coming together over BWCA challenges. 'Stakeholders' add their voices
Invited by the Superior National Forest, outfitters, government officials, advocates and others weighed in on topics from permits to overcrowding to educating visitors.
Outdoors
Optimism over Minnesota duck opener tempered by 'so-so' surveys
Spring counts were called "so-so at best," but production of ducklings and goslings seemed to go well, DNR said.
Magazine
Paddling Split Rock reveals hidden history of Lake Superior shipwreck
Kayaking near Split Rock State Park rewards visitors with a different vantage point and an up-close history lesson of the shipwreck that inspired Minnesota's iconic lighthouse.
Outdoors
Anderson: Minnesota history takes wing in new book about state duck camps
A lifelong duck hunter who grew up in Otter Tail County spent six years researching, writing and publishing the 756-page book.
Outdoors
Anderson: Legislators, crossbow hunters both take the easy way out
Society has become infatuated with giving rewards for little to no effort — that was on display when the Legislature more broadly legalized crossbows without a hearing.
Outdoors
Internal DNR survey results: 90% disagree with approach to logging
A survey was sent to wildlife section employees about the agency's handling of logging on lands where wildlife considerations are required to come first.
Outdoors
Anderson: Fall hunters who hike for birds (and some Bud Grant wisdom)
Upland hunters prefer to walk for their birds, often endlessly, rather than sit in a duck blind and await their prey to arrive. Boot leather, briar-proof pants and Bud Grant were made for the challenge.
Outdoors
Trophy Tales: See the photos and send us your best catches
A weekly look at anglers and their memorable catches, and a place for you to send your big fish that didn't get away.
Outdoors
Famous Minnesota walleye lake in line for a northern upgrade
Gull Lake could see an upgrade of its northern pike population if the Minnesota DNR finalizes a proposed experimental fishing regulation. The northerns are often an accidental catch for anglers.
Duluth
Twin Metals lawsuit that sought to restart mine near BWCA tossed out
The proposed copper-nickel mine, which would be in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, has faced an uphill battle with the Biden Administration.
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