Grindstone Lake isn’t just the most unique fishery in Pine County. It might be one of the most interesting lakes throughout the entire state of Minnesota. Located near Sandstone, Grindstone is a two-story lake, meaning it supports populations of both cold- and warm-water fish species.
Anglers enamored with Grindstone Lake’s winter trout-appeal in Minnesota’s Pine County Read More »
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the Dec. 5, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar Read More »
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Dec. 5, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Lots of injured animals to tend to for Prior Lake CO Read More »
Aries (March 21 – April 19) – The Ice Scout
Outdoor horoscopes for the week of Dec. 1 to Dec. 7 Read More »
Tom Cotter of Austin is the recipient of the 2025 Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award.
The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Cotter, who owns and operates Cotter Farms, was presented with the $10,000 award at the Premier Soil Health Event in Mankato.
Austin farmer Tom Cotter receives this year’s Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award Read More »
Shut down for more than six years, part of a scenic road loop in North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park reopened Nov. 25, giving visitors a better opportunity to see wildlife and panoramic views of the rugged Badlands.
New road, great views at North Dakota’s Teddy Roosevelt park Read More »
Sadly, the open-water fishing season is over and it’s time to store our boats and accessories.
We were fortunate to have warm weather through November that kept a lot of us on the water much later than normal in Minnesota. Here are some tips to properly store your boat for the winter season as we head into December.
Steve Carney: Store your boat properly, avoid spring headaches Read More »
The St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show kicks off Friday and continues through Sunday at St. Paul RiverCentre.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show starts Friday Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Dec. 5, 2025 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: State land users should contribute more to the cause Read More »
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