Outdoors
Casey Jones State Trail is the story of the bike path that the state forgot
The paved trail in the state's southwest was the first of its kind.
Outdoors
Currents: Alex Falconer, trail runner and environmental advocate
What outdoors people are reading, following and more.
East Metro
Minnesota honors Walter Mondale by naming 5 St. Croix river spots for him
The memorials recognize the former vice president's early role in efforts to protect the St. Croix and other vulnerable rivers.
Outdoors
Roaring ringneck pheasant era took on patriotic pulse
The ringneck's popularity in Minnesota is illustrated here by photos recording a 1950s-to-early-1960s-era event that saw entire communities mobilized to harvest roosters to help feed veterans.
Outdoors
Minnesota pheasant hunters find going tough on first days of season
The weekend's intemperate weather and too many standing crops apparently kept some ringneck hunters home.
East Metro
After sudden closing, fate of 900-acre site still a mystery
The private foundation that owns the Warner Nature Center's land near Marine on St. Croix said last month it was severing its relationship with the Science Museum of Minnesota, which staffs the center and runs programming.
Local
First time hosting Governor's Pheasant Opener, Walz bags a rooster
DNR says Minnesota's pheasant population is down from last year, but birds are still abundant in some areas.
Local
Where are all the pheasants? Habitat loss is tied to more farming
Pheasants, other wildlife decline as millions of acres returned to production.
Outdoors
Pheasant hunting in Minnesota, past and present
Here's a quick primer on pheasant hunting in the state, from its inception to the peak years and where it stands today.
Outdoors
Anderson: Tradition is served against the wind on opening day of Minnesota pheasant season
Saturday's weather joined factors long in place to complicate the hunt.
East Metro
Zebra mussels discovered in two more Ramsey County lakes
Ten lakes in the county are now infested with the invasive mussel.
Outdoors
Currents: Chris Chavie, cycling blogger
What outdoors people are reading, doing, following, and more.
Outdoors
Currents: Lynne Farmer, former naturalist, Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
What outdoors people are reading, following, listening to, and more.
Outdoors
Minnesota bird hunters tell us why they think their dog's breed is best
The Minnesota pheasant opener is Saturday. And every hunter thinks his or her breed of dog is best. Here is what 12 had to say.
Outdoors
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Minnesota cyclist summits her Everest in St. Paul
Cyber-inspired challenge involves climbing a mountain's-worth of elevation.
Outdoors
Six months after Irwin Jacobs' death, his fishing tournament firm is sold
Major League Fishing buys late Minnesota businessman's Fishing League Worldwide.
Outdoors
Fall walks, birding and more at state and regional parks
Upcoming weekend happenings at Jay Cooke, Wild River, Lowry and more.
Outdoors
Finding a way to win over her cabin heart
She wasn't sold on the idea, but the place near Emily, Minn., won her over.
Outdoors
This is a time to embrace the grand finale of the growing season
Nature Notes: This is time of the illuminated woods.
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