Backyard and Beyond: Night owls and early birds
Val Cunningham
April 2, 2025
Doug Wonders’ trail cam caught an interesting photo some nights ago, indicating that there’s a great deal going on while we sleep.
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Fishing’s good enough and, doggone it, anglers like Stuart Lake in Minnesota’s Otter Tail County
Glen Schmitt
April 2, 2025
Otter Tail County’s reputation as one of Minnesota’s premier destinations to consistently catch panfish and largemouth bass is well deserved.
There just seems to be a lot of lakes throughout this area that have
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
April 2, 2025
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the April 4, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Dumped animal carcasses keep CO busy in Sauk Rapids area
Staff Report
April 2, 2025
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the April 4, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Construction ongoing on Minnesota’s Canisteo Mine Pit outlet
DNR Report
April 2, 2025
After pumping more than 4.7 billion gallons of water from the Canisteo Mine Pit in Itasca County to manage the pit’s water levels, the Minnesota DNR, in partnership with the Department of Iron Range Resources
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Keep it simple when fishing the Mississippi River
Drew Evans
April 2, 2025
So far, this year is similar to last year, when we had low water levels during the pre-spawn bite on the Mississippi River.
That can make the fishing a little tougher, but there are
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on April 2, 2025
Staff Report
April 2, 2025
While still an option, interest in ice fishing is minimal. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report on April 2, 2025.
Steve Carney: Final time on the ice produces some fun crappie action
Steve Carney
April 2, 2025
The last week of ice fishing for this angler was a bittersweet affair, but it’s now time to put away ice-fishing gear and get ready for open water.
The past three weeks have been
Trump order makes mining a top priority for federal lands, potentially restarting push near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters
Marshall Helmberger
April 2, 2025
A March 20 executive order signed by President Donald Trump establishes mining of minerals as the highest-priority use of federal lands, and that could eventually lead to mining operations within federal wilderness areas and even
