Outdoors
Famed tournament angler, entrepreneur Ted Capra dies
Ted Capra was an accomplished Minnesota angler who won tournaments in each of the past five decades.
Outdoors
Bad fishing happens. That doesn't necessarily make the outings bad
The line can be quite thin between a solid fishing day and one to quickly forget. At least you'll get a story out of it.
Outdoors
Anderson: Pheasants Forever merits my best pitch at Target Field
Star Tribune columnist will throw out the first pitch Saturday because it's the 35th anniversary of the bird group -- an idea he proposed long ago.
Outdoors
Wildflower hike in the offing at Fort Snelling State Park
One of many events this weekend at Minnesota's state and regional parks.
Outdoors
Each family got one month at the cabin in the summer
"Dad would bring home a carton box before our month, and say, 'Whatever fits in the box goes to the cottage.' "
Outdoors
A whitetail's hunger created a moment for wildlife photographer
Farmer alerted author to opportunity in his field.
Local
Plan to log Ely forest pits hikers, skiers against timber industry
Conservationists see it as a test of how the state will manage Minnesota's northern forests now that Gov. Mark Dayton has directed the DNR to increase timber harvests from state lands.
Outdoors
School fishing boom making tournament splash
Mille Lacs and Gull Lake will be proving grounds for students this week.
Outdoors
Minnesota fishing report
Solid numbers of walleyes and sauger are being caught on Lake of the Woods.
Outdoors
Extra gear? Give it to a kid
A boy or girl's life might be changed forever with the gift of a rod, reel and a few pieces of tackle.
Outdoors
Trophy tales: Angler kept the secret but released the muskie
After he had trolled for about 15 minutes on an undisclosed metropolitan-area lake, Dan Schwartz's rod bent and he knew a big one was hooked.
Local
How the zebra mussels scourge spread across Minnesota
Zebra mussels are invading more of Minnesota's lakes and rivers than ever — and their relentless advance poses a growing threat to our state's way of life.
Local
Meet the scientists working to stop spread of zebra mussels in state
As the zebra mussel continues its destructive march across Minnesota's waterways, researchers are counterattacking with sophisticated chemical and genetic weapons.
Outdoors
Is your nearby lake or river infested with zebra mussels?
More than 200 major bodies of water in Minnesota have tested positive for the presence of zebra mussels so far. Use the search tool to see which lakes and rivers have been affected.
Outdoors
More and more, fish replicas are catching on with anglers
Growth of catch-and-release fishing keeps crafters of the next-best thing busy
Outdoors
Anderson: In this Minnesota whodunit, chomp on girl's foot points to muskie
Taking stock of the biting incident on Island Lake: Signs point to the work of a muskie or northern pike.
Local
Those Minnesota institutions: Five bait vendors from across the state talk shop
Bait shop owners open up about their life's work – and offer a few tips, too.
Local
Bike thieves rivaled bike riders in late 19th-century Twin Cities
19th-century bike craze in the metro brought with it rampant theft.
Outdoors
'Something epic': Young Chanhassen family prepares to bike-paddle-hike through the Arrowhead region
Couple known for their outdoors adventures with their tykes is hoping to inspire other young families.
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