Outdoors

Fire destroys main lodge at popular northern Minnesota resort
The main building at a northern Minnesota resort that has hosted cross-country ski retreats, language camps, weddings and conferences for years was destroyed by fire Monday. News of the fire prompted an online outpouring of stories, memories and sympathy.
DNR aims to capture hunter observations for science
The Minnesota DNR is trying to encourage more deer hunters to join a citizen science data collection project. The hunter observations can provide valuable information about wildlife populations trends, but few Minnesota hunters are participating.
Future of Mississippi River dams in Twin Cities up for discussion again
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is about to restart a study charting the future of the Mississippi River gorge between Minneapolis and St. Paul, after barge traffic on that stretch of the river ended in 2015.
Research shows that people of color are far less likely to engage in nature-based outdoor recreation activities than their white peers. During this In Focus discussion from the Minnesota State Fair, host Twila Dang discusses the so-called nature gap and what to do about it, with outdoor equity experts Anthony Taylor and Asha Shoffner.
Remember September? DNR says autumn leaves are on their way
While the first week of September felt more like summer than fall, that doesn’t mean fall colors won’t be here soon. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' first fall color finder report of the season is here.