East Metro
Trout stocking suspended in Washington Co. lake
Water clarity was suffering at the Washington County recreational gem.
Local
Gunflint Trail marks 10 years after devastating Ham Lake fire
Residents and visitors are seeing rebirth.
Variety
How Duluth became the outdoor capital of the Midwest
Duluth is gaining new attention — both locally and nationally — as a place to hike, paddle and bike while remaining within the amenity-filled confines of a city.
Outdoors
Anderson: State Sen. Ruud champions outdoors — and its consumers
Sen. Carrie Ruud, a Republican, believes in raising the price of fishing and deer-hunting licenses. That puts her at odds during this legislative session with some members of her party.
Outdoors
For some crappie die-hards, less is more
Many experienced crappie aficionados see the predictable pattern and abundance of spring panfish as a double-edged sword.
Outdoors
Special crappie regulation on 10 Otter Tail County lakes
Special regulations include five-fish bag limits and/or minimum sizes.
Outdoors
Anderson: Software guides farmers to better decisions, bottom lines
AgSolver's software program is called Profit Zone Manager (PZM), which analyzes data input from farmers' tractor and combine computers. PZM shows farmers not just where their yields are low but how these low-yield acres can be re-examined to increase a farm's overall profitability.
Outdoors
Sound and fury: White water of Kettle River is playground for willing paddlers
Like many Minnesota rivers, the Kettle lures thrill-seekers and beauty-lovers in spring
Outdoors
Minnesota author's memoir explores a life shaped in the wild
"Old Turtle" author Doug Wood traces the elemental influences of the outdoors in "Deep Woods, Wild Water."
Variety
Drivers beware: 'Frisky' turtles at risk crossing Minnesota roads
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota says drivers can help turtles cross roads safely and avoid painful cracks in their shells, or worse.
Outdoors
A family cabin called Lakestone Cottage was once a Mille Lacs resort
Stone work is hallmark of the special place, which has gotten a considerable upgrade from its early days.
Outdoors
Hikes, birding, Adventure Quest make up weekend at parks
What to do at state, county and regional parks (national wildlife refuges, too)
Outdoors
State auditor set to review agency that oversees deer and elk farms
Judy Randall, deputy legislative auditor, said concerns about the possible spread of CWD from privately owned deer and elk to the state's wild herd sparked interest in an evaluation.
Outdoors
Crossbow hunting for turkeys gaining popularity
Older turkey hunters find crossbows easy to use, and archery season is longer
Outdoors
2017 ice-out dates on Minnesota lakes
Here's a list of ice-out dates on several Minnesota lakes:
Outdoors
As ice exits early in Minnesota, optimism rises about opener
Ice has been long gone in the south and is just a memory on nearly all of the state's northern fishing lakes — the most popular destinations for many of Minnesota's 1.4 million anglers — as the May 13 fishing opener approaches.
Variety
Minnesota woman conquered Antarctica marathon. Now she's raced at the North Pole
Lisa Richardson will run laps on a 4.2-kilometer loop on the snow and ice, watched by race organizers who have rifles on hand in case a polar bear shows up.
Outdoors
![Pat Sorensen, John Sandberg, Chris Chavie ride a gravel road in Elko, MN, Scott County. ] GLEN STUBBE ï glen.stubbe@startribune.com Wednesday, Ap](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/JSXDXIN7TXH2TH6X3IFIQPKB7U.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Ride at the heart of Minnesota's gravel scene stays true to its origins
Almanzo 100 was built by the tireless work of founder Chris Skogen. When he stepped aside, others stepped up.
Outdoors
Antsy for fishing? Try these waters before the walleye opener
From suckers to sturgeon, here are five options. One even includes the esteemed walleye.
Outdoors
Cabin remains a blessing, even if it was "inconvenient" at the time
Mr. and Mrs. White had a great place, and then Mrs. White offered to sell it to the author.
Browse Sports Sections
Connect with Star Tribune Sports
Most Read
- Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail gets boost with a nearly half-million-dollar state grant
- Superior National Forest crews continue to gain on wildfire, officials say
- What's up with that e-bike rebate? Shop owner creates calculator for answers
- Anderson: Before saunas got cool, Ely Steam Sauna was already hot
- Tough winter prompts pheasant feeding, but caution urged