outdoors
Minnesota boy, 13, drops massive 1,000-pound bull elk
The hard-to-get DNR hunting permit eluded the boy's father, but young Ryker Copp was one of two to win the license lottery in a special area near the Canadian border.
Climate change spiked heat that canceled Twin Cities Marathon, climatologist says
The muggy 92-degree weather was more than 40 degrees hotter than ideal for running, race officials said.
Hot start: 2024 Grandma's Marathon has record first day of registration
While the June race in Duluth is historically popular, a Grandma's official acknowledged the likely connection to the cancellation of Sunday's Twin Cities Marathon.
Bodies of two men pulled from St. Croix River
A passerby noticed an empty fishing boat going in circles south of Hudson, Wis.
Petition asks Stillwater to rename new Lumberjack Landing Park, rejecting 'cartoon' take on history
The Stillwater City Council will take up a motion to reconsider the name at its meeting Tuesday.
With marathon canceled, what are options for Minnesota runners?
Some races are already accommodating newcomers. You can race in Iowa or Mankato later this month. One small-town Minnesota marathon had its open spots taken within minute of the Twin Cities Marathon being called off.
After race was called off, hundreds ignored warnings and ran the course
Groups of runners opted to run the marathon and 10-mile courses despite the Twin Cities Marathon being canceled by the weather weather. "Let's see how far we can go in the heat," one said.
High heat cancels Twin Cities Marathon for first time in 42-race history
Sunday's marathon and 10-mile run were canceled early Sunday due to "black flag conditions" that organizers said made it too dangerous to run. The high temperature reached 92 degrees.
Everything you need to know about this weekend's Twin Cities Marathon
The TC 10 Mile gear drop change, how to track runners in real time, elites to watch, the best viewing spots and more.
Anderson: Epic adventure born in Minnesota takes paddlers into the Arctic
Three years in planning and decades in dreaming, the adventure was filled with Northern Lights, wildlife and challenges. It was a life-changing experience.
North Shore residents fear marina sale will harm community
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources owns the Knife River Marina on Lake Superior, and is eyeing a sale as costs to maintain the basin escalate.
Lawsuit: Planned apartment building along St. Croix River is too tall for protected river
Neighbors and the nonprofit St. Croix Scenic Coalition say the village of Osceola was too quick to sign off on a plan to build on the site of a shuttered hospital.
How Twin Cities Marathon became 'industry leader' for nonbinary runners
There are more nonbinary entrants since the door was first opened in 2019, mirroring overtures to the LGBTQ community and inclusiveness across the sport.
Antonina Anikina, ski coach in United States and Russia, dies at 89
While her roster included elite athletes, Anikina also spoke fondly of the Nordic skiing novices she referred to as 'snow roses.'
Runners warned of extreme heat, humidity for Twin Cities Marathon
Expected humidity and heat caused marathon organizers to email all participants about the weather and that they are "gathering extra course and finish line resources" to support the 25,000 entrants.
Minnesota duck hunting gets off to a flying — and in some places, record-making — start
The DNR's waterfowl specialist graded opening weekend as "very good to excellent," and some records were set.
Twin Cities cross-country ski ambassador retires from his Finn Sisu shop, but not the trails
Ahvo Taipale, who sold his Finn Sisu shop to employees, plans a winter of skiing ahead.
Alumacraft laying off 68 workers at its St. Peter plant, a blow to town's economy
There are still 207 employees at one of the oldest aluminum boat manufacturers in the U.S.
Anderson: Lifetime of loving ducks fuels outdoorswoman's career
Sophie Arhart grew up in the outdoors, and the payoff is doing what she loves working for Ducks Unlimited.
State bear harvest down; outlooks promising for grouse, pheasants
Fall hunting is almost in full swing, with duck and goose hunters joining on Saturday with the opening of their primary season.