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Dokken: Fishing opener on Lake of the Woods might have been cold, but at least it was windy

The action last Saturday was fair – no surprise, considering the weather – but it was good enough to keep things interesting.

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Camping 2022: Here's how, where to get outdoors this summer

From state parks and national forests, to private and municipal campgrounds, camping options abound.

May 20, 2022 08:00 AM

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University of Minnesota Crookston students mark 40-year tree planting tradition in Chippewa National Forest

Since 1983, students from UMC have planted more than 206,000 trees under a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.

May 20, 2022 07:11 AM

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Northland Outdoors Forecast: Below average temperatures this weekend

Cold air moves in for the weekend with some spotty showers.

May 19, 2022 10:00 AM

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Nisswa Chamber serves coffee, doughnuts to Gull Lake anglers

Welcome Wannigan has been an annual tradition for more than 60 years.

May 19, 2022 07:01 AM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

Northland Outdoors

Dennis Anderson: Again on the walleye opener, 'Winnie' gives up her treasures

My first walleye took the bait within a handful of minutes of dropping a line into Lake Winnibigoshish's 48-degree water.

May 18, 2022 06:43 PM

By Dennis Anderson / Star Tribune

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Inside the Outdoors: These ducks use a periscope … in reverse

Inside the Outdoors with Mike Rahn

May 18, 2022 09:01 AM

By Mike Rahn

Minnesota

Minnesota Senate approves $159 million plan for clean water, parks, heritage projects

The plan greenlights a variety of projects with money from Minnesota's outdoor heritage, clean water, parks and trails and cultural heritage funds.

May 17, 2022 03:18 PM

By Dana Ferguson

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Gardening classes, birding classes, nature hikes offered in Pine River

Events are available for free, though donations will be accepted

May 17, 2022 04:01 AM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

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Up North with Leroy - May 16, 2022

An original 'UP NORTH' cartoon, by Frank Haggerty

May 16, 2022 06:01 AM

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DNR offers catch-and-release tips

These pointers will boost the chances fish will survive

May 15, 2022 03:01 PM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

Local

DNR fishing webpage answers fishing questions

The page is a mobile-friendly destination for information on when, where and how to fish.

May 15, 2022 02:01 PM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

Local

DNR reminds anglers to follow northern pike regulations

Be prepared to measure the fish

May 14, 2022 03:01 PM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal