Outdoors
Local runners will have a shot at Twin Cities Marathon glory this year
Carrie Tollefson is among the top women as the marathon returns from its pandemic hiatus. A Minnesotan hasn't won the race in decades, but that could change Sunday.
Outdoors
Minnesota's duck stamp dynasty still flying high
Wildlife artist Jim Hautman won his sixth federal duck stamp contest, adding to the painting fame he shares with two brothers.
Outdoors
Outdoors
Naturalist has a few go-to October leaf drives
Drought could affect fall colors but, still, experience brilliance.
Outdoors
Anderson: Waterfowl season debuts with traditions renewed, though ducks are few
A new duck hunting season at a camp that has long history dawned Saturday. Though few ducks were overhead, the morning's enjoyment, ultimately, would not be defined solely by the number of birds bagged.
Outdoors
Anderson: Ducks deserve our best, not hollow words and indifference
We say we cherish ducks. But our actions often fool us into thinking we're conservationists when the reality is very different. A change of values is needed.
Outdoors
Interest grows in stopping spread of CWD in Minnesota
Hunters, tribes, conservation groups and St. Louis County call on state to get rid of deer farms.
Outdoors
U researchers drill down on ways to protect eagles in wind farms' airspace
In trying to help create deterrents, they are learning how raptors' react to different sounds.
Outdoors
Franconia spot is 'a bit like being in a living museum'
Improvements have been made through the years to this haven.
Outdoors
Wild grapes are abundant resource afield this time of year
Between birds and mammals, they are common food source.
Sports
Twin Cities Marathon and 10-mile race are back, with COVID protocols
After the global pandemic shut down last year's race, COVID-19 precautions taken this year will help keep runners, volunteers and spectators safe.
Duluth
Revitalized rail-to-trail segment opens in Duluth
The all-weather, multiuse DWP Trail runs from Spirit Mountain to the Mission Creek trail system and includes a tunnel through Ely's Peak.
Outdoors
Famed trapshooter, dog trainer Loral I Delaney of Ramsey dies at 83
An animal lover who as a young girl kept everything from racoons to skunks as pets, Delaney at age 5 headlined her first dog act in 1943.
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.
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