
MN Daily Update: Decoying bluegills? An ice fishing trick that never seems to fail
Tim Lesmeister learned a trick for ice fishing long ago that he says never seems to fail. Here’s what it is.

Tim Lesmeister learned a trick for ice fishing long ago that he says never seems to fail. Here’s what it is.

These cold temperatures lately really take a toll on your body, so I advise setting up late and staying fresh for the night bite. Yes, it’s inconvenient and pretty much negates the dinner hour, but

Chisago Lake and South Lindstrom Lake border the town of Chisago City; they’re connected via a navigable channel and total nearly 1,400 acres of fishable water. While these two water bodies differ in physical characteristics

Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Feb. 6, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the Feb. 6, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

The 38th annual St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show runs Feb. 6-8 at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center. This is central Minnesota’s biggest sports show.

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 6, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

On Jan. 15, the Minnesota DNR delivered its Outdoor Recreation Endorsement report to the Legislature. I understand that the mere name of this 15-page document already may have glazed your eyes over, but as I

My tip isn’t going to help you catch more fish, but it’ll help you think about catching different fish. As the days get longer, and spring draws near, we’re about to see some of the
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