Anderson: A Pandemic turkey hunt, the sequel
The new turkey season opens Wednesday on the heels of increased license sales in 2020.
Here's your homework for the walleye opener
For many Minnesotans, the May walleye opener is a keeper, and this year the Star Tribune will celebrate your favorite opening day stories.
Minnesota running race organizers join to have a say in their future
The pandemic resulted in groups coalescing to help state officials help them.
Local
Nearly 30 invasive carp pulled from Mississippi River in herding operation
State and federal agencies hunted the carp for first time in Minnesota waters.
Local
Judge approves MPCA changes to water quality standards
The revisions target nearly a dozen pollutants — chloride, salts, sulfate, nitrate and more — in surface water used for industry and agriculture, and for wildlife.
Outdoors
Anderson: Just a wave? Friendly gestures on the road are affirming.
The time-honored slight wave of a hand or fingers over the top of a steering vehicle, acknowledge to the driver or rider of an oncoming vehicle that things are all right.
Outdoors
Senate panel again tries to alter wildlife habitat projects with constitutional backing
2019 projects tied to lottery proceeds are cut and lumped into bill.
Outdoors
Ice-out is so common, yet still a fascinating transition
Ice-out is a wonderful spring sign, and as ice is leaving, common loons, great blue herons and ducks and other waterfowl return or stop off on their migration routes.
Outdoors
Bringing a bit of Jersey to cabin country
Maybe Paul Bunyan would be scratching his head (or a mosquito bite), but Bruce Springsteen, from Asbury Park, N.J., would feel right at home.
Part 1: A rainy start and sore shoulders foreshadowed the adventure to come for a father and son on the lakes near the Minnesota-Canada border.
Duluth
Watch: Stunt snowmobiler Levi LaVallee makes Duluth his 'playground'
The X Games gold medalist filmed stunts at iconic Duluth sites, including one that accidentally landed him in Lake Superior.
Outdoors
Anderson: Aggressive logging in Minn. bluff country threatens wildlife
In recent years, a new DNR management scheme has been implemented that in some cases places wildlife benefits secondary to Whitewater Wildlife Management Area's timber production.
Outdoors
Anderson: Latest proposed changes to waterfowl season don't add up
Say what you will about Minnesota waterfowl managers, they're not shy about revealing their belief that the primary reason ducks exist in Minnesota is to get shot.
Outdoors
DNR pushes for new respect of Minnesota's rough fish
Agency wants to reverse culture of disrespect with targeted new campaign.
Outdoors
By any metric, Minnesota is at the center of bald eagles' rebound
The bald eagle population in Minnesota is soaring, benefiting from conservation measures.
Outdoors
Thinking of bird flight, wind, and where kites fit into equation
In Minnesota we often build or buy (and fly) kites to celebrate the return of spring, but it's really a sport for all seasons.
Outdoors
Arriving from many miles away to the Gull Lake spot
Cabin Country: This family has trekked north from Kansas every summer to escape the heat and to bask in the view.
Outdoors
Share your fishing stories ahead of the Minnesota opener
For many Minnesotans, the May walleye Opener is a keeper, and this year, the Star Tribune will celebrate your favorite Opening Day stories. Tell us…
East Metro
Supreme Court affirms conviction of drunk snowmobiler in boy's death
Snowmobiler Eric Coleman struck and killed 8-year-old Alan Geisenkoetter in 2018.
Local
Lake Minnetonka celebrates ice-out earlier than usual
The announcement marks the start of boating season on Lake Minnetonka.
Outdoors
Body of 2nd Iowa State student recovered in rowing accident
Emergency workers recovered the body of an Iowa State University student on Monday, a day after a school crew club boat capsized during practice on a lake, killing one other student.
Outdoors
Anderson: Like spring, Mississippi River rush arrives early
Walleyes, saugers and anglers cluster from Lake Pepin to Red Wing dam.
Outdoors
Anderson: Do-it-yourself maple syrup producers up their game
Whether atop ice cream or pancakes, French toast or oatmeal, real maple syrup made by one's own hand is an unmatched delight.
Local
Minneapolis man, 23, dies in rock-climbing fall
The apparent climbing accident, which left another man hurt, is under investigation, the Chisago County Sheriff's Office said.
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