outdoors
Anderson: Appreciating early spring can be antidote for troubled times
Sigurd Olson was right: "Spring is a time of rare transcendent beauty and promise.''
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.
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.
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.
Mpls. Park Board discloses more warm-winter ice rink expenses; cost per day tops $100K
Despite dogged efforts to keep Minneapolis parks' iconic neighborhood ice rinks frozen, an exceptionally warm winter wasted money, labor and water.
Anderson: Though still winging it, Manitoba has U.S. duck hunters in its sights
Minnesota sends more waterfowlers to the province than any state, but restrictions are changing.
Minnesota legislative auditor reviewing conflict over DNR timber sales
The review will look at the actions that led to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service sanction.
Anderson: Caitlin Clark isn't the only Iowa woman riding a success streak
A pheasant resurgence is attracting Iowa women who want to be outdoors and harvest their own food. Meet Abby Stone, whose college years included learning to hunt.
Star Tribune sports staff earns five Top 10 honors from APSE
The Star Tribune staff, outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson, NFL writer Mark Craig and photographer Jerry Holt were recognized by Associated Press Sports Editors judges for writing and photography in 2023.
Twin Cities Marathon registration opens to the public
Runners who missed out in 2023 after the marathon's cancellation were given an early shot at entry late last year.
From walleye to drum, more species eligible for catch-and-release state records
New Minnesota catch-and-release rules added 18 species, including many native rough fish, to state fish record program.
Weirdly warm winter cost Minneapolis parks $750,000 for one week of outdoor ice rinks
Some park commissioners and community groups want more consideration of climate data and changing climate patterns in planning for park ice rinks.
Minnesota launches new outdoor recreation office in a bid to be 'top 10' state for recreation
In the last decade, 20 states across the country have set up outdoor recreation offices. Minnesota has now launched its own, aiming to boost the economy.
The Supreme Court gave states more power over wetlands. Water experts fear a 'race to the bottom' has begun.
An Indiana law rolling back protection for wetlands will affect the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River watershed.
Anoka's Vista Outdoor, which includes Federal ammunition, receives $2.9B acquisition bid
Dallas-based MNC Capital offers $35 a share to acquire all of Vista, including its ammunition and outdoor products businesses.