How did the loon become Minnesota's state bird?
Lawmakers considered the goldfinch. Kids liked the scarlet tanager best. The whole thing took more than three decades.
Take a Kid Fishing weekend is this weekend
Know a youngster who might enjoy dipping a line in one of Minnesota’s lakes? This weekend would be a good weekend to teach them the joy of fishing. During Take a Kid Fishing weekend Friday, ...
Donate an extra deer at no cost
Minnesota hunters can donate, at no cost to them, deer for use in food shelves and feeding programs, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To participate in the program, take ...
Cougars are rare but confirmed visitors to state
Confirmed cougar sightings are becoming more frequent in Minnesota, but evidence suggests the large cats are most likely rare ...
Minnesota ready to assume state’s wolf management again
Minnesota’s gray wolves will be removed from the federal government’s threatened species list and returned to state management in January. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday it will ...
Meeker Soil and Water Conservation District among 20 in state to benefit from irrigation project funding
Meeker County Soil and Water Conservation District is one of 20 in Minnesota set to benefit from federal funding aimed at stoking interest in innovative conservation projects on irrigated land.