DNR again denies review of its own motorized backroad route proposal Up North
The DNR said the petitioners failed to demonstrate that the project may have the potential for significant environmental effects.
Grandma's Marathon releases COVID-19 mitigation plans for June race
Grandma's Marathon COVID-19 mitigation plans include a modified start process.
Walleye opener: Share your best stories with the Star Tribune
For many Minnesotans, the May walleye opener is a keeper, and this year the Star Tribune will celebrate your favorite opening day stories.
Outdoors
Finding spring in the river world of Fort Snelling State Park
A morning walk revealed nature's slow churn and the stark beauty of flood plain forest.
Outdoors
Bird song, Earth Day are reminders of what's at stake
There are many things each of us can do to become good stewards of the earth.
Outdoors
Cabin north of Nashwauk is nothing fancy, but that's OK
Cabin Country: The structure sits on the edge of a steep hill with scenic views through ancient Norway and white pines to our lake.
Business
Idaho Senate OKs bill to kill up to 90% of wolves in state
The Idaho Senate on Wednesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill up to 90% of the wolves roaming Idaho.
Outdoors
Anderson: GOP effort to slash, shift Minnesota's conservation funding darkens future
Many are to blame for this tragedy-in-the-making. Among them in this legislative session are Senate Republicans who are fiddling with environmental funding proposals.
Local
Great blue heron rookery halts development near Rochester
Bird enthusiasts say Rochester construction endangers heron nests
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.
Outdoors
CWD reaches a new northern limit with discovery of deer disease in Beltrami County
Discovery on Beltrami County farm threatens animals on tribal lands.
Outdoors
Anderson: As sales surge, bearing arms means bearing responsibility
Gun ownership requires mental as well as physical skills, both of which require practice. Even so, most hunters, if they're honest, have encountered potentially catastrophic gun situations of their own in the field.
Outdoors
What says spring more than a sunning turtle?
The painted turtle, aka the mud turtle, is the most common of Minnesota's eight turtle species.
Outdoors
Across a channel and escape to the family place is complete
Cabin Country: Madeline Island escape is part of home.
Outdoors
Anderson: A Pandemic turkey hunt, the sequel
The new turkey season opens Wednesday on the heels of increased license sales in 2020.
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
Minnesota running race organizers join to have a say in their future
The pandemic resulted in groups coalescing to help state officials help them.
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.
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.
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