outdoors
Anderson: Anglers flock to Mille Lacs, happy to catch — and release — walleyes
Launch boats are sold out on some nights during strong walleye bite.
Some guy named Trout caught a big northern in Minnesota
Angels star Mike Trout hit a Minnesota lake before the series against the Twins and showed he's as good with a fishing rod as he is with a bat.
Anderson: Hot days in July, fishing for walleyes, more rigamarole
Challenge is the point, not necessarily the number of fish caught.
Tucker Carlson called 'worst human' at Montana fishing shop
A video showing a Montana man confronting Tucker Carlson is circulating widely on social media after the man called the Fox News host "the worst human being known to mankind."
River levels fall as drought worsens throughout Minnesota
The enduring drought spells growing trouble for the waterways of Minnesota.
Trophy Tales: Good things happen day and night
All spring and summer we'll be featuring weekly fishing photos and stories from Star Tribune readers. Send yours to: fishphoto@startribune.com.
Big spending throws more fuel in Minnesota's ATV boom
Reflecting the activity's popularity, DNR allocation will speed work on motorized trails in the northeast.
The wings of summer are humming, singing, rattling
Naturalist Jim Gilbert also is observing Canada geese taking their first flights.
Minnesota fishing report: Solid walleye bite from Detroit Lakes area to the St. Croix
A roundup of action from the state's waters.
Are dry Gooseberry Falls a sign of some bigger problems?
The Gooseberry River is flowing but at a lower rate. Along with lack of rain, exhausting stores of water in soils and wetlands contribute to low water levels in rivers, a hydrologist and associate professor at the University of Minnesota said.
Minnesota DNR names Straka new wildlife chief
Kelly Straka, an expert in wildlife health who has worked for natural resource agencies in Michigan and Missouri, has been hired as the new wildlife section manager at the Department of Natural Resources.
Rare pink water bird lands in Michigan, delighting public
Bird lovers with cameras and binoculars are traveling to a stream in southeastern Michigan to see a rare creature with pink feathers and a long bill.
Canadian fires threaten BWCA, hurt air quality in Minnesota
An air quality alert has been extended to most of the state through Thursday morning.
With Canada's reopening set, border resorts hope to bounce back
Starting Aug. 9, U.S. travelers who are fully vaccinated with a Canadian-approved vaccine can travel to Canada.
Invasive weed starry stonewort confirmed in Leech Lake
An invasive weed that can choke out native plants and fish habitat has been found in one of Minnesota's largest and most popular walleye lakes, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Monday.
Wake boats are churning controversy around Lake Minnetonka
Critics say the boats are loud, disruptive and may damage ecosystems.
Drought deepens in Minnesota, watering bans more likely
With about half of Minnesota now in the grip of severe drought — and 4% in extreme drought — the state has officially shifted into the "drought warning phase," the DNR announced Friday.
Anderson: Conservation groups, legislators mourn Helland, driver of environment policy
John Helland was a bureaucrat for decades, and "his work lives on in Minnesota."
Big Bog State Recreation Area in Minnesota offers a world of wilderness and quiet fascination
A trip through this state recreation area transports visitors to a subtle, ageless landscape.
GOP governor's vaccination tour reveals depths of distrust
Free lottery tickets for those who get vaccinated had few takers. Free hunting and fishing licenses didn't change many minds either. And this being red-state Arkansas, mandatory vaccinations are off the table.