Outdoors
The shrike is a killer in a small package
Afield with Bill Marchel: Robin-sized species uses its curved, hawklike beak with lethal results.
Outdoors
Geodesic dome home was model idea for family in 1979
Wright County dwelling went up in a day with help from family and friends.
Outdoors
Wild creatures employ survival strategies to adapt to long Minnesota winters
Whether big (black bear) or small (black-capped chickadee), how some species adapt is a fascinating look at self-preservation.
Outdoors
Gifts are lasting after glides through Theodore Wirth Park
Writer was spoiled by Suomi Hills. Still she appreciates 'ski paradise in the city.' One outing stands out.
Local
Musher claims 3rd John Beargrease victory since 2011 along North Shore
Ryan Anderson will next compete in the famed Iditarod race in Alaska.
West Metro
New study shows that fight against invasive plant is more complicated
Researchers hope the study results Wednesday will help Minnesota lakes better combat spread of milfoil.
Outdoors
Garbage left by ice fisherman becoming bigger problem
For some lakes, such as Lake of the Woods, committees have formed to clean up abandoned garbage
Minneapolis
Lack of snow forces Loppet to move ski events to Theodore Wirth Park
"Our weather has become a little bit more unpredictable," said John Munger of the Loppet Foundation. "You just have to be a very flexible organization to deal with winters in Minnesota now."
Outdoors
Minnesota to hire federal sharpshoots to shoot more deer in Fillmore County
Lou Cornicelli, the DNR's top big game researcher, said Tuesday the sharpshooters could go to work in the area by the third week in February to help eliminate a vexing outbreak of CWD.
Home & Garden
DNR eagle cam has eagle on nest Monday mid-morning
Live video will follow nesting until chicks -- yet to come -- fledge
St. Paul
Great River Passage plan connects St. Paul with Mississippi River
Several elements of the program are expected to begin this summer.
Local
Amputee from St. Cloud wins his 6th Winter X Games gold
Mike Schultz, 35, who lost his left leg above the knee in a 2008 snowmobile incident while racing, claimed gold on Thursday in Aspen, Colo.
Outdoors
DNR sees wild ginseng as the root of more money
Unlike many other states, Minnesota has never required diggers of wild ginseng to buy a license. That could change.
Outdoors
Anderson: Conservationist tries to win at supposedly lost causes
City kids in the woods? Quail in Minnesota? Yes, says Thurman Tucker.
Outdoors
10,000 participate in charitable Gull Lake ice fishing contest
The event was the 27th Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza, the largest such competition in the world.
Outdoors
Outdoors
Anderson: Lifetime of helping is legacy for late hunter Kumlin
"No one was more committed to waterfowl and to Ducks Unlimited," wildlife artist Dave Maass said of Denny Kumlin, who died Jan. 15 at age 81
Outdoors
Recalling the BWCA's legendary Root Beer Lady and the ride to save her story
Forest Service gave special permission for friends to ride snow machines to her dwelling on Isle of Pines.
Outdoors
Minnesota Conservation Volunteer editor helped tell the state's wild stories
With her retirement imminent, Kathleen Weflen reflects on the work that makes the state magazine a must-read.
Outdoors
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Arrowhead ultramarathon Up North sets up with biggest field yet
Temperate weather expected for race that is fueled on extremes.
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