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Dennis Anderson

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Outdoors
Anderson was born in North Dakota, but grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He has an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Minnesota, Morris and a master's in journalism from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where his focus was communications law.

Latest from Dennis Anderson

Outdoors

Anderson: At DNR, Dave Trauba, a prairie guy, now oversees wildlife throughout Minnesota

Widely respected, new Wildlife Section leader must deal with habitat issues, staff morale.
January 31, 2025
Outdoors

Anderson: Trio of 'Old Guy' snowmobilers now headed to Newfoundland

With their 5,000-mile snowmobile jaunt to Alaska complete, three Minnesota men, ages 67, 71 and 74, are set to depart next from Grand Rapids, Minn. to Newfoundland.
January 24, 2025
Outdoors

Anderson: Wolves more likely to be delisted under Trump, but whether deer numbers increase is uncertain

Even if wolf management returns to the state, DNR wolf hunting and trapping seasons might not follow.
January 24, 2025
This timber wolf was caught on a trail camera near a winter kill deer.
Outdoors

Anderson: Pheasants, ducks, butterflies: Their chances — and yours — improve 80 acres at a time

Ducks Unlimited and other groups help the Minnesota DNR acquire conservation lands with Legacy Act money.
January 17, 2025
Sports

Anderson: The ice fishing is nice in Minnesota, for a change, but bring cleats

Snow or no snow, hundreds of thousands of winter anglers are returning to the ice, thanks to cold weather.
January 11, 2025
Sports

Anderson: Carter joins Bush, other presidents who fished and made a difference

Angler-leaders who were conservationists came from both sides of the political divide, and we all benefited.
January 3, 2025
Outdoor Activities

Anderson: ‘Arctic Cat will survive.’ Minnesota dealer collects stories while selling snowmobiles.

Snowmobiles have fascinated Tom Rowland of Ogilvie, Minn., since he bought his first at age 15.
December 28, 2024
Outdoor Activities

Anderson: Grand Marais maple syrup producers tap into conflict with Minnesota DNR

After leasing trees on state land for 25 years, Mark and Melinda Spinler fear they’ll be shut down.
December 20, 2024
Sports

Anderson: The ice fishing is nice in Minnesota, for a change, but bring cleats

Snow or no snow, hundreds of thousands of winter anglers are returning to the ice, thanks to cold weather.
January 11, 2025
Sports

Anderson: Carter joins Bush, other presidents who fished and made a difference

Angler-leaders who were conservationists came from both sides of the political divide, and we all benefited.
January 3, 2025
Outdoor Activities

Anderson: ‘Arctic Cat will survive.’ Minnesota dealer collects stories while selling snowmobiles.

Snowmobiles have fascinated Tom Rowland of Ogilvie, Minn., since he bought his first at age 15.
December 28, 2024
Outdoor Activities

Anderson: Grand Marais maple syrup producers tap into conflict with Minnesota DNR

After leasing trees on state land for 25 years, Mark and Melinda Spinler fear they’ll be shut down.
December 20, 2024
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