Anderson: More women are out fishing, but where are more kids?
Society benefits when anglers buy licenses, which helps underwrite fisheries management and clean water.
Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail gets boost with a nearly half-million-dollar state grant
The long-distance trail project now will turn to hiring a trail director and building more community support.
Superior National Forest crews continue to gain on wildfire, officials say
Crews continue to try to contain 209-acre 'spot fire' that began within prescribed burn area Wednesday northwest of Isabella.
Outdoors
Crews continue to fight wildfire west of Tofte in Superior National Forest
Weather conditions have helped effort. The size or threat to property and structures still are unknown.
Outdoors
Anderson: Weather more than walleye was top of mind as we launched the opener
The beginning of our walleye summer with the Minnesota fishing opener wasn't a backdrop we are used to in this state. We worked with it on Lake Winnibigoshish.
Outdoors
The weather and the bite made for a dreamy state fishing opener
The bite might have been mixed in places, but there was certainty for many Minnesotans: It was an ideal day to be out.
Sports
Live: Updates and photos from the Minnesota fishing opener
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are participating in Saturday's fishing opener, with walleye the preferred game fish.
Science
The world's biggest plant to pull carbon from the sky just opened
Dubbed "Mammoth," the plant in Iceland is designed to remove 36,000 metric tons of carbon each year, the equivalent of taking 8,600 cars off the road.
Outdoors
Anderson: After more than six decades, the fishing opener still brings them together
Growing up in south Minneapolis, these kids-turned-octogenarians have caught limits of walleyes — and memories.
Outdoors
Don't tempt the bears! BWCAW sets new rules to minimize encounters.
The new rules cover the entire wilderness area in northeastern Minnesota. Dry conditions in the BWCAW were among the things that lead to the changes.
Outdoors
The weather and license sales point to a solid Minnesota fishing opener
325,000 fishing licenses of all types could be sold by sunrise Saturday, with youth sales a high point.
St. Cloud
Protected wild bird shot, killed while nesting eggs in central Minnesota
The nesting sandhill crane was shot in Todd County, west of the Brainerd area. The Minnesota DNR is seeking tips about who might be responsible.
Local
This ancient tree is one of the oldest in Minnesota. The warming climate might kill it.
The Legacy Tree, a northern white cedar, has withstood dozens of windstorms, endured drought, dodged fires and even escaped the lumber mill, which leveled the surrounding forest. It is a bridge to Minnesota's past — but it may not survive Minnesota's future climate.
East Metro
Stillwater outdoor educator turns nature nerdery into TikTok gold
Angie Hong's upcoming book, to be released this summer, guides readers through the St. Croix River valley
Outdoors
Anderson: For opener, fishing will be fantastic — and catching will be great
You heard it here first: Fish will be caught at a fast and furious pace during this weekend's Minnesota walleye opener. The data backs that up.
Outdoors
Five bits of wisdom before you hit the Minnesota fishing opener
Consider this wisdom from a hall of fame guide and other tips ahead of one of the most highly anticipated days in Minnesota's outdoors
Outdoors
Five things to know about the Mississippi Flyway as spring bird migration begins
The Mississippi plays a critical role as birds take their long journey.
Outdoors
State's fastest paddler, Guinness record holder aims at Minnesota
The Minnesotan who helmed a crew to a Guinness Book record on the Mississippi River last year is planning to take on the 320-mile Minnesota River with a partner starting next week.
Outdoors
Licensing for Minnesota recreation making major leap to digital age
You'll still be able to buy a paper license at your favorite bait shop or store, but most hunters, anglers, boaters, snowmobilers, ATV riders and skiers will carry permissions on their phones.
East Metro
Remade Stillwater riverfront could bring new parks, boat launch, picnic space and fishing piers
Stillwater is embarking on a year of transformation along its historic St. Croix River site, with multiple projects in the works or under consideration.
Outdoors
Anderson: Building a new Waterville fish hatchery will help shorten the time between bites
With new funding, a long-dreamed-of facility will replace the 1954 Waterville, Minn., hatchery that began as a garage.
Local
Rare and fatal brain disease in two deer hunters raises concerns about CWD
A team of researchers said the cases hint at a potential contamination from infected venison. CDC says link is unlikely.
Outdoors
Anderson: Trailblazing sonar will be in thousands of boats for opener
The futuristic "forward-facing sonar" is here and becoming much more common in Minnesota boats. One impact: Releasing fish might become necessary as catch rates improve.
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