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Trappers take turn in 2nd part of wolf season

Trappers take turn in 2nd part of wolf season

Minnesota hunters and trappers killed 17 wolves over the weekend, which marked the start of the second half of the state's first managed wolf season.
by Tom Robertson

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For Minn. dad and son, bonding over an elaborate model railroad

For Minn. dad and son, bonding over an elaborate model railroad

For Troy Pendzimas and his father, George, building model railroads has more than a hobby. Their project, more than three years in the making, is a three-level, 21-by-12-foot train yard that contains 530 feet of track. "It's been such a big part of our lives," Troy said.

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Legal pot is here, but stash the wallet for now

On Election Day, voters in Colorado and Washington state legalized the use of marijuana for recreational use. What's next? Residents in the Mile-High State are already looking to buy. But they can't -- at least not until next year.

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2nd phase of wolf hunt gets under way

The second phase of Minnesota's first managed wolf hunt got under way Saturday.
by Tom Robertson

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Turkey Confidential

Turkey Confidential

On this Thanksgiving Day, we can help you in the kitchen. The Splendid Table's Lynne Rossetto Kasper hosts Turkey Confidential, a live call-in program from 10 a.m. to noon, to solve your last-minute turkey emergencies. She has help from chefs like Marcus Samuelsson and Rick Bayless.

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Appetites: Thanksgiving bring-alongs for those who don't cook

Appetites: Thanksgiving bring-alongs for those who don't cook

Thanksgiving is a time of long-standing food traditions for many families. But what if you don't have a go-to Thanksgiving bring-along? Or the time to whip something up?
by Tom Crann

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10 ways to prepare your garden for winter

10 ways to prepare your garden for winter

Julie Weisenhorn, director of the master gardener program at University of Minnesota Extension, said gardeners can help prepare their gardens and lawns to thrive next year by taking a few small steps.
by Jon Collins

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Appetites: Take lowly cranberry to new heights this Thanksgiving

Appetites: Take lowly cranberry to new heights this Thanksgiving

Take a moment to consider a delicacy that has an important place on the Thanksgiving table and throughout the holiday season: the lowly cranberry.
by Tom Crann

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Hunters kill more wolves than expected as first phase of season ends

Hunters kill more wolves than expected as first phase of season ends

There are 147 fewer wolves in northern Minnesota forests today. That's the final tally for the early wolf hunting season that ended Sunday. Hunters and trappers will get another chance when the second part of the season begins on Saturday.
by Tom Robertson

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