West Metro
Twin Cities man falls 60 feet to his death while rappelling in Utah canyon
Authorities said difficult terrain prevented emergency personnel from reaching the man.
Local
Searchers find body of fisherman on Western Minnesota lakeshore
His boat, with gear inside, was found abandoned on a lake shore.
Outdoors
Anderson: Need fishing help for kids? DNR has what you need
The DNR has amassed how-to fishing guides, as well as a list of Twin Cities waters with shore- and pier-fishing opportunities, and where bluegills, crappies, bass and other fish can be caught.
Outdoors
Trophy tales: MSU Mankato student lands huge northern
This week's memorable catches from around the state.
Outdoors
Many top Minnesota walleye lakes resilient to changes in water condition
Lake of the Woods, Rainy Lake and Red Lake each have physical features that should make their walleye populations more resilient.
Outdoors
Gear alert: Top-water lure essentials
Learning to fish top-water lures for bass is a sure route to excitement.
Outdoors
Minnesota fishing report
A look at conditions around the state.
Swimmer sets off in attempt to be first to cross Pacific
Professional distance swimmer Ben Lecomte set off from Japan to San Francisco on Tuesday in an attempt to become the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean.
Outdoors
RV company Winnebago buying boat maker Chris-Craft
RV company acquires boat maker in an effort to diversify its portfolio.
Outdoors
Lifetime fly fisherman remembers
Bob Sanderson, 83, insists trout fishing is better than it ever was.
Outdoors
Anderson: Granddaughter challenges legitimacy of record-setting northern
Is John V. Schanken's northern pike, caught in 1929, a record or just a good fish tale? His granddaughter has doubts.
Outdoors
Beware: Turtles are moving, nesting in June in Minnesota
Turtles are particularly vulnerable, crossing roads to find spots for eggs.
Outdoors
Anderson: Is all that hot gear a barrier to real experience in the BWCA?
You need to be prepared, but there is a danger in missing real experience.
Outdoors
It's Trails Day, indeed: Superior Hiking Trail beckons
The Star Tribune is going on a thru-hike, and will report back this summer.
Outdoors
Fishing bridges a divide for a Minnesota native in New York
Skills honed on Lake Minnetonka are helping a Minnesota native find his groove in the big city.
Outdoors
Two Minnesotans are piling up the miles -- and the trash
They are part of Granite Gear's newest class of Grounds Keepers, helping clean up the nation's paths and parks.
Outdoors
Currents: Michael Koppy, ultramarathon runner from Duluth
What outdoors people are doing, listening to, following, reading and more.
Outdoors
Parks programs this weekend include Legacy Amendment celebration
Weekend events at Minnesota state parks.
Outdoors
Right cabin. Right place. Right time.
Cabin Country: "We spotted a hand-painted sign that read "Cabin for Sale" in Crow Wing County."
Outdoors
Cabin builders put old birch shelving to good use
Cabin Country: In 1966, the family got in on land. Then, they got to work on a dwelling.
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