outdoors
Weather doesn't change message to Minnesota snowmobilers: Season is over
Late snow raises idea of late-season riding, but state group and DNR say safety, impact and trail rules take precedent.
Minnesota outdoors council approves $12 million for invasive carp deterrent
Lessard-Sams council's expenditure will be a late-add to its other recommendations before legislature.
Anderson: Multimillion windfall gets invasive carp deterrent moving
A university invasive carp expert has warned that not taking action means that, sooner or later, breeding populations of the fish will reach the St. Croix River and other Minnesota waters.
Montana rancher illegally created giant hybrid sheep to sell for thousands
He cloned embryos made and sold them to people in Texas and Minnesota.
Tapping into neighborhood power to make maple syrup in a Minneapolis sugarbush
This winter was the first time the Park Board allowed the Urban Sap Tap project, a dedicated group of King Field hobby syrupers, to tap maples in King Park.
Washington County sets public hearing on new park rules about marijuana, mushroom hunts and e-bikes
A public hearing will be held April 23 on the new rules, which were reviewed by the county Parks and Open Space Commission but still need approval of the County Board.
Coming to New Hope's Northwood Park: fitness equipment for all
The park will be the first in the north metro suburb to have workout equipment for visitors.
Dozens of state boat launches to get major upgrades. Where are they?
The DNR is moving with new urgency on a backlog to rebuild the neediest of dozens of public water accesses used by boat-happy Minnesotans.
Anderson: In NE Minnesota, DNR staff, habitat and deer all decline
A retired DNR wildlife manager says the agency's efforts that encouraged region's whitetails have ended. Read his Q&A with Dennis Anderson about why.
Legislation would give state land to Red Lake Nation
Local residents say they were blindsided by the Upper Red Lake proposal; DNR said it was not consulted about bills.
Half marathon added to Twin Cities Marathon Weekend events
The 13.1-mile TC Half Marathon for More will cost $ 135 to enter, plus a $365 tax deductible donation.
Anderson: Appreciating early spring can be antidote for troubled times
Sigurd Olson was right: "Spring is a time of rare transcendent beauty and promise.''
Riverside portion of William O'Brien State Park in Marine on St. Croix closed until 2025
A section of the park is now closed for a $4.1 million remake of trails and buildings, including accessibility updates.
Extension of Bruce Vento Regional Trail in White Bear Lake planned for late 2024
The expanded bicycle and pedestrian trail will help users connect to more metro-area trails.
Boundary Waters will now look up to another as world's largest dark sky sanctuary
Some in Minnesota whose focus is on the skies are supportive: the more dark skies, the better.
Unique mapmaker of state's wild places turns attention to Itasca State Park
Keith Myrmel is bringing his signature, handcrafted style to a map for Itasca State Park, Minnesota's oldest and one of its most popular.
State: Walleyes caught on Mille Lacs can't be kept until August
Walleye bag limits on two of Minnesota's most popular lakes have been cut back this year, including no keepers on Mille Lacs until at least mid-August.
Decades on, this week's Northwest Sportshow remains a rite of the outdoors life
The sports show, which began in 1932, continues to draw with entertainment, gear and how-to's.
Ice-out declared on Lake Minnetonka
Wednesday's statement was days shy of a record date on the big lake.
Lake Minnetonka's 1878 record for earliest ice-out date stands
Some bays were still frozen over Monday, meaning ice-out wasn't complete — but boaters were out nevertheless, more than a month before the sprawling lake's average ice-out date.