Duluth
Heat causes algae blooms to become more common on Lake Superior
Contact with algae blooms can be toxic to humans and pets and can also disrupt marine life.
Local
A trout stream struggles in Minnesota farm country
Irrigation pumps up crops but threatens state's rivers and streams.
Outdoors
Anderson: Two kids from Anoka celebrate nearly a half- century of duck hunting together
Bound by a common love of fall and the surprise appearance of fast-flying ducks wheeling atop their decoys, Stephen Roche and Steve Backowski reflected on a recent day how quickly a half-century can pass.
Outdoors
Threats of climate change lurk as Minnesota's hunting seasons begin
Hunters might be the first Minnesotans to have their recreation choices, and perhaps their lifestyles, significantly altered in a number of ways.
Outdoors
Wildlife managers foresee winners, losers as climate change alters Minnesota forests
Elk relocation project exemplifies long-range forest wildlife planning in the era of climate change.
Outdoors
Environments that Minnesota's fish depend on face their own challenges
Higher water temperatures are of special concern for health of walleye.
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.
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