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With long holiday weekend on tap, safety is key

Tips to enjoy the lake safely.

Local

Whitefish's Big Island may see big changes

Volunteers must step up to keep islands open to recreationists

May 24, 2023 07:57 AM

Tepetonka Club published this diagram of its planned destination golf course in Kandiyohi county on May 23, 2023.

Minnesota

Sportscaster Jim Nantz signs on as design consultant for new Minnesota destination golf course

Tepetonka Club near New London reveals plans for an 18-hole destination course and short-play course.

May 23, 2023 05:38 PM

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Northland Outdoors

Up North with Leroy - May, 21, 2023 - Boat Plug

An original 'UP NORTH' cartoon, by Frank Haggerty

May 21, 2023 12:57 PM

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Northland Outdoors

It's time to camp! What you need to know before you go

Try Minnesota state forests for last-minute options, Voyageurs tops list of Midwest camping spots and why one survey ranked Wyoming as the best state to camp in.

May 19, 2023 08:00 AM

By John Myers

Minnesota

Historic hike from the Gulf to the Headwaters

Ed Talone became the first known person to hike trails along the entire length of the Mississippi River May 18.

May 18, 2023 05:15 PM

By Lorie Skarpness

Northland Outdoors

Don't die in a cold Minnesota lake

Water temperatures now can render you unable to function within minutes — if you even live that long.

May 12, 2023 07:00 AM

By John Myers

Northland Outdoors

Ready, set, fish, Minnesota

Saturday's opener will be breezy but the ice is out of nearly all lakes -- except in the far northern Arrowhead region.

May 11, 2023 03:36 PM

By John Myers

Community

Bait may be hard to find for Minnesota's fishing opener

Crappie fishing may be the best bet in the chilly waters

May 11, 2023 06:57 AM

By Dan Determan

Northland Outdoors

Better late than never: Lake Superior smelt run is on

Grab your nets, a big bucket and a fishing license, smelt are in town.

May 10, 2023 08:15 PM

By John Myers

Northland Outdoors

Minnesota fishing opener: Everything you need to know, and then some

Ice on northern lakes, bait shortage predicted, new limits on some waters and places you aren’t allowed to fish.

May 06, 2023 06:00 AM

By John Myers

Minnesota

Minnesota DNR announces free park days for 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will allow free entrance to state parks and recreation areas on four days this year.

April 17, 2023 11:18 AM

By Forum staff

Northland Outdoors

New app available for Minnesota state campground payments

The DNR has also set four dates for free admission to state parks.

April 05, 2023 09:51 AM

By John Myers