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Quarry Park near St. Cloud celebrates 20 years this month as it grows in popularity
It draws an estimated 150,000 visitors each year, a turnout that keeps growing.
Local
Son can sue dad over deer hunting accident, Minn. Supreme Court rules
Corey Ouradnik sued his father after falling out of a tree stand and breaking both legs.
Local
National Park Service to add 20 to 30 wolves to Isle Royale
The wolves will be transported to the island over the next three to five years to replace the population that has declined from a peak of about 50 to the single pair that are left today.
Outdoors
Anderson: DNR boat check report speaks volumes about violations
DNR officers say rules are considered afterthoughts.
Outdoors
A different observation of nature
Some Minnesotans bring an artist's perspective to their observations in the natural world.
Outdoors
Black-capped chickadees and their young are out and about
Chickadees and their young are flying about.
Outdoors
Who doesn't like a fishing contest designed by your buddies?
Recalling the ubiquitous camp fishing contest — and all the obvious snags.
Outdoors
The Bike Guy column: Amtrak, Northstar open up options for cyclists
Empire Builder policy change opened up possibilities for travel.
Outdoors
Currents: Nora Whitmore, Minnesota white-water kayaking instructor
What outdoors people are doing, watching, following and more.
West Metro
Twin Cities man falls 60 feet to his death while rappelling in Utah canyon
Authorities said difficult terrain prevented emergency personnel from reaching the man.
Local
Searchers find body of fisherman on Western Minnesota lakeshore
His boat, with gear inside, was found abandoned on a lake shore.
Outdoors
Anderson: Need fishing help for kids? DNR has what you need
The DNR has amassed how-to fishing guides, as well as a list of Twin Cities waters with shore- and pier-fishing opportunities, and where bluegills, crappies, bass and other fish can be caught.
Outdoors
Trophy tales: MSU Mankato student lands huge northern
This week's memorable catches from around the state.
Outdoors
Many top Minnesota walleye lakes resilient to changes in water condition
Lake of the Woods, Rainy Lake and Red Lake each have physical features that should make their walleye populations more resilient.
Outdoors
Gear alert: Top-water lure essentials
Learning to fish top-water lures for bass is a sure route to excitement.
Outdoors
Minnesota fishing report
A look at conditions around the state.
Swimmer sets off in attempt to be first to cross Pacific
Professional distance swimmer Ben Lecomte set off from Japan to San Francisco on Tuesday in an attempt to become the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean.
Outdoors
RV company Winnebago buying boat maker Chris-Craft
RV company acquires boat maker in an effort to diversify its portfolio.
Outdoors
Lifetime fly fisherman remembers
Bob Sanderson, 83, insists trout fishing is better than it ever was.
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