Outdoors
It's all in the stars: An outdoors frontier goes front and center
Bell Museum presents a week of events devoted to Minnesota's night skies.
Local
As state heads into peak car-deer collision season, insurers have advice
A study found two-thirds of motorists believe swerving or trying to stop short is the best strategy when encountering a deer on the road. But that strategy may put drivers at more risk.
Outdoors
Anderson: Warmth blankets the firearms deer season opener
One hunting party stays close to home, with an eye out especially for the metro's abundant does
Outdoors
Father, daughter, deer: 'Such a good opportunity'
Forty-six Minnesota state parks were closed this weekend to hold deer hunts of one sort or another. Afton's hunt is one of 15 set aside for youths.
Outdoors
Depending on time of year, the cabin only is reachable by boat or foot
Cabin Country: This dwelling brings folks together -- with water in between.
Outdoors
Anderson: Safety should be top priority when deer hunting
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials are urging first-timers, as well as veteran hunters, to hunt safely and legally. Here are a few reminders might aid that effort
South Metro
Lakeville company recalls tree stands after 2 users fall, break bones
Cable failures have led to injuries as firearms deer-hunting season approaches in Minnesota.
Outdoors
Into the woods: Deer hunting camps will have different feel this season
Many families will be altering their traditions this weekend as Minnesota's deep season starts."Everybody hates it, but you've gotta do what you've gotta do.''
Nation
Colorado agency says it's planning on wolf reintroduction
Colorado's wildlife agency said Thursday it considers a ballot initiative to reintroduce the gray wolf into the state to have passed after a group that opposes the initiative conceded the race and the agency consulted with the office of Gov. Jared Polis.
Outdoors
Symmetry of birds in group flight is all about efficiency
Some gregarious bird species, such as the Canada goose, have learned to sync their flapping and take advantage of the updraft of air created off the wings of others in the flock by flying in a wedge or V formation.
Variety
Worried you'll be stuck inside all winter? Gear up now
Minnesotans are equipping themselves for outdoor activities with snowshoes, fat-tire bikes, skates and more.
Outdoors
Twin Cities (virtual) Marathoners share their DIY race-day results
With the Twin Cities Marathon called off by the pandemic, runners were encouraged to run the race on their own. Here are stories from six people who did that.
Outdoors
Anderson: Shortage of deer processors looms over whitetail season
The pandemic has helped cause a giant backup among processors; people are setting up smaller shops to help out.
Outdoors
Video lends a hand to do-it-yourself processing
Can't find anyone to process your deer? Do it yourself.
Outdoors
Anderson: Gray wolf delisting glosses over need to protect other species
The Trump administration isn't the only one playing politics on the Endangered Species Act issue.
Outdoors
Will cold stifle rush to the outdoors? Some parks and trail managers don't see it
As the cloud of the coronavirus pandemic stretches into its eighth month, some state and regional parks and trails managers are bracing for a replay, of sorts, of summer in their territory. Winter weather be damned.
Outdoors
CWD surveillance collapsing from a majority of hunters' indifference to testing
Not enough hunters are volunteering their deer for testing, challenging disease researchers.
Outdoors
Setting up wildlife feeding station is small sacrifice with big reward
Setting up a feeding station can be quite easy. All that is needed is some food and a feeder or two.
Outdoors
Early financial goal attained: A cabin south of Alexandria
Cabin Country: This financial goal came through
Local
Gray wolf loses Endangered Species Act protections
Federal wildlife officials are removing the gray wolf from the U.S. Endangered Species Act list, saying the wolf population — an estimated 6,000 roaming the continental U.S. — has recovered and the animal no longer requires federal protection. Environmental groups immediately pledged to fight the decision in court.
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