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Women RVers rally in Minnesota, with potluck, crafts and laughter
These local women are building community and getting comfortable in the driver's seat.
West Metro
Maple Grove woman charged in drunken boating incident that seriously injured 2 teens
The boy and girl crashed into a dock during a birthday party on Eagle Lake.
Outdoors
Trophy Tales: Gift of a boat keeps giving
Two months after receiving a fishing boat, this teenager from Zimmerman put it to good work.
Outdoors
National report says future of fishing looks bright
Study indicates participation is up for the 11th year in a row.
Outdoors
Minnesota fishing report
A look at where the fish are biting around the state.
Outdoors
Fishing gear: Buck Perry's spoonplugs
Many anglers haven't heard of the late Buck Perry, which is unfortunate.
Local
Rattlesnake sightings create a buzz in SE. Minnesota bluff country
Many longtime residents have made peace with the timber rattlesnake, content to coexist. Others, not so much.
Outdoors
New duck and pheasant plans emphasize benefits beyond hunting
Greg Hoch, primary author of the Pheasant Plan, said the reader-friendly plans are meant to widen support for duck and pheasant conservation.
Outdoors
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Expanded youth deer hunt likely to be announced soon
Minnesota deer hunters on Tuesday may be introduced to an expanded youth hunt and will see for the first time a set of new regulations springing from an updated CWD response strategy.
Local
Whitewater State Park celebrates its 100th year
Commemorative programs highlight the "Paradise of Minnesota."
Duluth
Girl Scouts hurt by lightning evacuated from BWCA in overnight rescue
The group of nine people made it out about 4 a.m. today, with all "awake, alert and able to move without assistance" after the lightning strike, the St. Louis County Rescue Squad said.
Local
Drownings so far this year running slightly lower than recent years
Of this year's drownings so far, all but four were in lakes and rivers.
Outdoors
Two Edina boys pull monster sturgeon out of Minnehaha Creek
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to know how a sturgeon, especially such a large and old one, ever get into that creek.
Outdoors
Boundary Waters Passage: Part 2 gallery
Adventure brought headwinds of all kinds as the group moved into the middle of its trip.
Outdoors
Questions to ask before a trip into the BWCA
There are some vital things to pin down to before the trip.
Duluth
Speed record set for completing 310-mile Superior Hiking Trail
A former Minnesotan who has thru-hiked some of the gems of the U.S. trail system moved back to the Midwest and promptly established a speed record covering the Superior Hiking Trail
Outdoors
Sky-high cottage in Winona has been scene of countless visits
The river lot has been dubbed "Pollywog Farm."
Outdoors
Paddleboarding gets special focus among programs at state and regional parks
Some possibilities in the Minnesota outdoors.
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