Outdoors
Waterfowl, game birds have proven adaptable, but how much can they take?
Conservationists insist creating and protecting habitat is the best climate-mitigating strategy.
Variety
A runner turns the streets of Minneapolis into a puzzle you can solve
A Twin Cities athlete uses his feet and a GPS watch to draw a giant maze in Minneapolis.
Sports
Trophy tales: Final gifts from the season
Wrapping up another summer of fishing stories sent in to the Star Tribune.
Outdoors
Anderson: Mentors keep the chain moving for young hunters
Today's youth need to be tomorrow's caretakers of our woods, waters and fields.
Outdoors
A life ruled by seasons, former Split Rock Lighthouse keeper writes of fall
Lee Radzak has done a lot and observed a lot as the caretaker of one of Minnesota's most popular and recognizable landmarks.
Outdoors
List of criteria didn't slow the march toward a cabin
Before that, though, came time in the 'cadome.'
Outdoors
The catbird — to be heard and seen
The member of the mockingbird family has been visible on regular walks near Lake Waconia.
Outdoors
Anderson: Some duck hunters find teal in DNR's new 'experimental' season
For the first time in nearly 50 years, Minnesota duck hunters were granted a special early teal-hunting season, which opened Saturday at sunrise statewide.
Outdoors
Back to the wilderness: BWCA reopens after rare closure
With the region's drought expected to last until snowfall, forest officials urge caution in return.
Outdoors
Trophy tales: Catching onto good times
We'll publish photos and descriptions of your catches through summer. Send yours to fishphoto@startribune.com.
Outdoors
Anderson: By wheel and paddle, Minneapolis couple takes on perimeter of Minnesota
An ambitious journey for a Minneapolis couple has them on a state-wide journey by land and sea, pitching a tent to sleep in along the way.
Outdoors
Gearing up, Minnesota grouse hunters will head out hopeful
Spring drumming counts were down, but good nesting conditions bode well for the harvest.
Outdoors
Catching up with wonders of migration and those South America-bound
Common nighthawk is one of those not long for Minnesota.
Outdoors
Minnesota fishing report: Catfish on the Red River, walleyes on Lake Winnibigoshish
A look at where the fish are biting around the state.
Outdoors
As wildfires subside, portions of Boundary Waters to reopen Saturday
Portions of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are reopening Saturday, thanks to recent rain, cooler weather and progress firefighters have made fighting wildfires.
Outdoors
Leech Lake, White Earth bands close wild-rice waters to teal hunters
The bands said the action is to protect wild rice harvesters during the five-day season, which starts Saturday. The ban covers some of Minnesota's best duck hunting areas and surprised DNR officials.
Duluth
Greenwood fire 14% contained after rainfall slows spread
Hundreds of workers stretching around the fire's perimeter are now working to fortify the rest of the line in Superior National Forest.
Outdoors
Anderson: DNR to hold special teal season, despite drought's effect on ducks
A five-day "experiment'' teal hunt begins Sept. 4. No one knows how many hunters will go afield seeking these early migrating ducks, nor how many teal the waterfowlers might see, or shoot.
Business
South St. Paul-based Sportsman's Guide sold to Michigan investment firm
Northern Tool + Equipment purchased the Sportsman's Guide along with the Golf Warehouse in 2013 and sold them both to BHG Ventures this week.
Duluth
Smoke fills northern Minnesota skies as Greenwood fire grows
An air quality alert is in effect through Friday night for northeastern Minnesota.
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