Ready for a show? Just grab a perch
While it's true many of our colorful songbirds took wing to warmer climes months ago, winter birds that remain in Minnesota can still provide vibrant viewing over the holidays.
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Ugly it may be, but eelpout from Lake of the Woods is a record-breaker
To many, the fat, slimy eelpout is one of the ugliest fish swimming in Minnesota's waters. But to Brent Getzler, the one he caught is a beauty.
Minnesotan reflects on faraway travel to see total eclipses – and the one to come.
Husband and wife prepare for "totality" in August 2017, this time with their grandchildren.
Outdoors
Parks programs push into next week after quiet holiday weekend
But first, how about a few outdoors hikes before Christmas Day?
Outdoors
From Minnesota hockey kid to western mountaineer
Adventurer and advocate, Caroline Gleich established deep connection to the outdoors growing up in Rochester.
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Paddleboarder's body recovered from iced-over Lake Waconia
Paddleboarder disappeared last month on Lake Waconia.
Outdoors
Cabin story got its start with Uncle Gus' generosity
Robbinsdale businessman sold small lots, and gave a second.
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Lasting memory of cabin is a childhood free to roam
Swimming, paddling, bikes ride to get candy at Nokey Lake Resort.
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It's not easy to stay sharp; gadget helped with hunting knives
Years of using well-worn sharpening stones on knives needed to change.
Outdoors
Winter officially is here after longest night, shortest day
Daylight increases after winter solstice. Colder days are usually part of the equation, too.
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Cooking tips for wild game during the holidays
Wild game tastes better in winter than at any other time of year — and perhaps tastes best during the holidays.
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On Isle Royale, Park Service intervenes to save nature
The National Park Service has proposed transplanting up to 30 wolves to Isle Royale, a historic decision that concedes that extraordinary steps are needed to restore a healthy balance of predator and prey on the wilderness island in Lake Superior.
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Anderson: Pursuit of goose spurs thoughts of nature's mystery
Usually in December en route over ice to our hunting spot we spook a few dozen swans followed by a gaggle or two of geese, sometimes more. In most Decembers, within an hour or so, the geese return, sometimes as singles, other times in pairs and threes.Wednesday morning was different.
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Feds suspect BWCA outfitter of smuggling baitfish out of Canada for cash
Three members of a family-operated outfitting business in Ely allegedly netted large quantities of baitfish just inside Canada in apparent violation of the Lacey Act, a century-old anti-trafficking law to protect wildlife.
New to camping or is your second home a Eureka tent? Various parks experts have helped us assemble a guide into the wide possibilities Minnesota has to offer.
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Isle Royale could get up to 30 gray wolves to fight threat of disappearance
Managers are leaning toward relocating as many as 30 gray wolves to Isle Royale National Park from the mainland to restore an iconic predator species on the verge of disappearing from the Lake Superior island chain, according to a federal report released Friday.
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iCycle series rolls on with Minneapolis rider: "It's very, very doable"
Commuting, working, living: 'I don't own a car, so it's just what I do'
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Anderson: DNR explains controversial plan for deer testing in SE Minn.
Top DNR wildlife researcher Lou Cornicelli said Thursday his agency will hold a special hunt between Dec. 31 and Jan. 15, with a goal of killing 900 adult whitetails to be tested.
Outdoors
Minnesota's success inspired national effort to boost Forest Service volunteers
Minnesota's success inspired national effort to boost U.S. Forest Service.
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Weekend parks lineup is busy, but check for updates about weather's effect
Make sure to check parks websites for updates around the snow and cold.
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'The Rev. Hunter' flushed a motherlode in South Dakota
An early December trip to hunt pheasants and preach the Scripture proved productive.
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Minnesota family set out to make cabin memories. It worked.
Father told mother to take the children to a cabin. They landed just west of Fairbault, Minn.
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'Going to the lake' became coveted words
Cabin owner discovered the joys over time in Balsam Lake, Wis.
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