Outdoors
Mourning doves' winter range has moved
They are a common sight in the Twin Cities and farther north, according to observers.
Outdoors
Cabin Country: Winter living was simple on Mille Lacs
Dad built a fish house back in 1955, and it was home until season's end.
Outdoors
Do This Now: Snowshoe, snowshoe and snowshoe some more
Silverwood Park, Murphy-Hanrehan, Hyland Lake all have opportunities.
Outdoors
Dispatch: Take a Kid Fishing events happen Jan. 16
Adults can get youth out on Minnesota waterways – no licenses needed.
Variety
Rare appearance of ivory gull is a stirring event in Duluth
A bird that normally makes its home in the Arctic has made a rare and unexpected stopover in Duluth.
West Metro
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Minnesota ends 2015 with 10-year high for boating fatalities
Warm weather through the spring, summer and fall, along with cheap fuel prices, drew boaters out in droves.
Outdoors
DNR names Rodmen Smith new enforcement chief
Smith, 44, will oversee a $38 million annual budget and a staff of 250, including more than 200 conservation officers.
Outdoors
DNR's new deer, elk and moose manager facing big job
Adam Murkowski will deal with the state audit on his agency's deer management programs and a controversial elk management plan.
Outdoors
Delayed first ice is nice for anglers
Ice fishermen could hardly wait this winter to cut holes and resume their annual traditions
Outdoors
DNR hires new big game leader
The DNR announced Monday it has hired Adam Murkowski as the new big game manager for Minnesota's deer, elk and moose populations.
Outdoors
Sitting out reminds hunter of appreciation for the season
Even in a down year for ducks, hospital time hurt.
Outdoors
Snowmobile association's wish list: Snow, and members
Snowmobile club could use more than a few good members to fulfill its mission
West Metro
DNR: No charges from deer herding allegation near Dr. Palmer's land
The agency said witnesses couldn't ID who might have been involved and that Palmer and others associated with the land chose not to assist the DNR.
Outdoors
How 'winter insiders' get out and about in Minnesota and beyond
We asked several outdoors enthusiasts, from an ice climber to a Nordic ski instrutor, to tell us three things about this season that we Minnesotans embrace.
Outdoors
More than the ride: Mountain bike trail stewards
Maintaining its cycling paths across the metro is at the core of a Twin Cities group
Outdoors
Dispatch: Minnesota Christmas Bird Count heavy on waterfowl
Bigger in number, trumpeter swans are dispersed throughout the state.
Outdoors
Cabin Country: $25,000 inheritance was available; how about a cabin?
There was an inheritance to be used, and it wasn't going to go toward a pool.
Outdoors
Cabin County: Blueprint, books, children got the job done
Cabin in Crow Wing County began to take shape after family decided to settle down.
Outdoors
Do This Now: New Year's Day hike, ski lessons, candlelight walk
A list of weekend happenings at Minnesota state and regional parks.
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