Outdoors
Mille Lacs walleye fishing will close for July as planned
The bans were put in place to slow this year's harvest of walleyes so that catch-and-release walleye fishing can resume Aug. 1.
Outdoors
Vignettes speak to a summer of birds and lakes and bugs
This is a good opportunity for some June vignettes from the natural world.
Outdoors
Minnesota fishing report, week of June 21
A look at what's been biting where across the state.
Variety
Bored with running, biking or hiking? Try some of these outdoor activities
Not all outdoor pursuits involve getting on a crowded path. Here are suggestions for things to do in the parks, in the woods and on the water.
Outdoors
Twin Cities Marathon will convert to virtual event
The Twin Cities Marathon wasn't exactly canceled. But its conversion to a virtual event — with entrants running any 26.2-mile route on any day in October — will make it the most unusual in its 39-year history.
Inspired
Minnesota man's new book celebrates the rugged beauty of Superior Hiking Trail
"The Superior Hiking Trail Story" is a scrapbook-like collection of stories, photography, and quotes from hikers left at trail registers.
Variety
Trout fishing in Minnesota, home to miles of crisscrossing rivers
Minnesota's lakes may get all the attention, but its rivers are impressive too. Miles of rivers crisscross the state, providing bountiful trout habitats.
Outdoors
State park camping change could make peak sites easier to get
Beginning in July, reservations will be limited to a four-month window instead of a full year ahead.
Outdoors
Anderson: Minorities lend their voices to outdoors activism
Minnesota's overwhelmingly white (84%) population is fast becoming more diverse, with significant implications for outdoor recreation and especially for conservation.
Outdoors
Fishing has been bonkers: On Mille Lacs, lots of anglers and walleyes
The head-spinning measurements of activity on the lake, as reported in the most recent DNR data, mesh with reports by fishing guides, bait store owners and conservation officers.
Outdoors
Pheasant hatch on time, but more rain would help the chicks
Grassland nesting areas are being watched to see whether they produce enough insect food.
Local
One of four swimmers rescued from Minneapolis lakes dies
Sheriff warns beachgoers to be extra cautious.
Outdoors
Stars of the summer solstice: Nature's abundance in Minnesota and the first day of summer
Reflecting on nature's abundance and the first day of the season.
Outdoors
Minnesota naturalist warms to the idea of summer's arrival
Astronomical summer begins at 4:44 p.m. Saturday in the Northern Hemisphere.
Duluth
Anderson: Prolonged border closing deals crushing blow to businesses, summer rituals
With the largest concentration of hunting and fishing camps in Canada, the region of Ontario just north of Minnesota is especially hard hit by the closed border. And Minnesotans who take those trips feel targeted, too.
Outdoors
Minnesota fishing report
A look at where the fish are biting this week.
South Metro
Body found in Prior Lake after four-hour search
The body was recovered about noon Monday near a marina boat slip.
Outdoors
Currents: Bob King, author, photographer and skywatcher
What outdoors people are reading, watching, listening to, and more.
Outdoors
Collin Cody and his drift boat guide others to fly fish on Mississippi
The teacher leverages his passion for fly fishing and drifting into a unique Minnesota guide service.
Outdoors
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