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An oriole perched in a tree has some dried plant material in its beak for making a nest.

Missing the eagle cam action? Try the peregrine falcon cam instead. And it turns out the Merlin app can detect a merlin.

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Where to find Minnesota’s only salt lake

It attracts huge flocks of migrating birds — and birders — this time of year.
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Polaris pulls out recession playbook as company posts loss amid ATV sales decline

The company withdrew financial guidance for the remainder of the year, citing uncertainty in the economy and in trade.
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How to buy a boat without sinking yourself

Licenses, titles, insurance and life jackets. And that’s just before you push off.
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'New tricks up our sleeves': Hundreds of Minnesota girls kick off flag football careers this weekend

Fifty-one schools will participate in the spring's historic league sponsored by the Vikings.
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Anderson: DNR wants to cut Minnesota walleye limit to 4, but some want the idea thrown back

Minnesota's lower-limit walleye plan will be announced as a DNR rule-making proposal in May. A 60-day public comment period will follow.

Birds are migrating back to Minnesota and waterfowl are out in front

Loons and the striking wood ducks are among the early birds to watch for.
April 17, 2025
A common loon on a lake looks backward.

What’s going on with the DNR’s long-anticipated outdoor activity licensing app?

A new system was supposed to be ready in Minnesota by March 1.
April 17, 2025

10 great off-leash dog park hiking trails in the Twin Cities metro area

Some parks offer nature paths so humans can exercise while allowing their canine pals to run untethered.
April 15, 2025

Alan Page finds magic making syrup in Minnesota’s North Woods

The NFL Hall of Famer and former state Supreme Court justice produces gallons of maple syrup with his family each year.
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Anderson: It's time to get politics out of Minnesota conservation

Birders, hikers, bikers, hunters and anglers in Minnesota must work together and have their voices heard.
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