Don’t leaf us this way: Fall colors peaking, but weather may be iffyOctober 11, 2019 11:51 a.m.By MPR News StaffIt doesn’t get more Minnesota than this: Get out this weekend and enjoy the spectacular fall foliage around state. But, hey, watch out for snow, and bundle up because it’ll be colder than you think.
Harsh winter, wet spring cast a shadow over pheasant population, hunting seasonOctober 11, 2019 6:00 a.m.By Jiwon ChoiMinnesota’s pheasant hunting season kicks off this weekend, but the outlook isn’t so bright for hunters this year. Record-amount snow and rain delayed pheasant nesting by 10 days later than average, and the longterm trend of pheasant population decrease continues this year, the DNR says.
4min 29sec‘A lot of history being lost’: Crow Wing County preserves historic fire tower October 9, 2019 8:25 a.m.By Kirsti MarohnDecades ago, observation towers gave foresters a bird's-eye view to spot the telltale smoke of a wildfire. But technology rendered those towers mostly obsolete, and many have disappeared from the landscape. But the fire tower in Pequot Lakes is about to be given its second life.
How the trade war crushed a growing Chinese market for U.S. cranberries October 6, 2019 8:00 a.m.By Adrian Ma The U.S. spent millions to get China to embrace the unknown fruit — and it did. Now, tariffs have driven China to buy its cranberries from other countries, leaving U.S. farmers in the lurch.
Food, history and rutabaga bowling: Iron Range Pasty Festival takes place SaturdayOctober 5, 2019 10:37 a.m.By Emily BrightFood, mining heritage and sustainable agriculture will come together Saturday in northern Minnesota at the first Iron Range Pasty Festival.
Photos: Fall colors on Minnesota's North ShoreOctober 5, 2019 7:55 a.m.By Andrew KruegerFall colors are at or near their peak this weekend across much of northern Minnesota, including the North Shore — bringing a wave of red, orange and yellow to the rocky ridges overlooking Lake Superior.
36min 20sec'Let the Water Speak': Sharing stories, building relationships in the Folwell neighborhoodOctober 5, 2019 4:00 a.m.By Melissa TownsendThe Folwell neighborhood is separated from the Mississippi River by an interstate highway and a sprawling industrial site. On the evening of Aug. 22, an event was held in “The Story Garden,” dedicated to sharing stories and raising consciousness of the river among the people who live near its banks.
Pickle juice, rising stars and other Twin Cities Marathon spectator tipsOctober 4, 2019 3:45 p.m.By Elizabeth Dunbar and Jon CollinsMore than 20,000 runners are registered for the Twin Cities Marathon and 10-mile races this weekend. Here’s your spectator guide.
Hiking in the rain: Minnesota state trails that won't leave you muddyOctober 3, 2019 2:34 p.m.By Mike MoenMinnesota has seen its share of wet weather in recent days, and more is in the forecast for this Saturday. So, if you want to go hiking where the fall colors are popping, without getting your shoes muddy, the DNR has some good tips on where to go.
Zencast: Welcome to October from atop Oberg MountainOctober 1, 2019 6:35 a.m.By MPR News StaffEnjoy a view of the fall colors from the North Shore with our video from on top of Oberg Mountain near Tofte, Minn.
