Outdoors
Trophy tales: Landing a 54-inch muskie on Lake Minnetonka
At 8 a.m. of the first day (June 2) of the muskie season, Chris Dahl of Cologne caught this muskie in 20 feet of water off a deep weed line.
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Minnesota launches new tool to find outdoor adventures
Centralized site features hundreds of regional and state parks and trails.
Outdoors
Anderson: A study in what ducks call home
Enthusiasts dig deeper into nesting preferences in home-based waterfowl village
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Minnesota fishing report
Find out where they're biting around the state:
Outdoors
Gear alert: Turning squirrel tails into lures
Bear, fox, coyote, badger, deer and cow hair have been tried, but squirrels are best because their tails are all hair and no fur.
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Battle over Minnesota lake access heats up as DNR takes down fence
Landowner charged as tensions rise over access.
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Art of observation: Sketching nature can be profound
Bringing an artist's eye, people experience the natural world in their own profound way.
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Working on the Pacific Crest Trail somehow made hiking it a must
Working on the Pacific Crest Trail somehow made hiking it a must.
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Modern cabins, updated trails part of major Lake Vermilion park upgrade
Cabins, visitor center are key pieces of expansion.
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Quarry Park near St. Cloud celebrates 20 years this month as it grows in popularity
It draws an estimated 150,000 visitors each year, a turnout that keeps growing.
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Son can sue dad over deer hunting accident, Minn. Supreme Court rules
Corey Ouradnik sued his father after falling out of a tree stand and breaking both legs.
Local
National Park Service to add 20 to 30 wolves to Isle Royale
The wolves will be transported to the island over the next three to five years to replace the population that has declined from a peak of about 50 to the single pair that are left today.
Outdoors
Anderson: DNR boat check report speaks volumes about violations
DNR officers say rules are considered afterthoughts.
Outdoors
A different observation of nature
Some Minnesotans bring an artist's perspective to their observations in the natural world.
Outdoors
Black-capped chickadees and their young are out and about
Chickadees and their young are flying about.
Outdoors
Who doesn't like a fishing contest designed by your buddies?
Recalling the ubiquitous camp fishing contest — and all the obvious snags.
Outdoors
The Bike Guy column: Amtrak, Northstar open up options for cyclists
Empire Builder policy change opened up possibilities for travel.
Outdoors
Currents: Nora Whitmore, Minnesota white-water kayaking instructor
What outdoors people are doing, watching, following and more.
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