Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Outdoors

A missing boy and a freezing swamp test Wisconsin tracker's instincts

A missing boy and a freezing swamp test Wisconsin tracker's instincts

The rookie Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources warden heard the radio squawk: a 13-year-old boy, missing, in a freezing swamp with snow moving in. He flipped on his lights and sirens and headed for a search that would test all his skills and abilities.
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Yes, you can take your kids for a walk

With schools around the country closing for two weeks or more, parents and caregivers face a stiff challenge: Keep kids active, engaged — and as safe as possible. We've got a few suggestions.
by Elizabeth Blair

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Iditarod mushes on; fans being urged to skip finish in Nome

Iditarod mushes on; fans being urged to skip finish in Nome

As Iditarod mushers drove their dog teams across Alaska on Saturday, race officials scrambled to make last minute changes prompted by concerns over the new coronavirus, including asking fans not to fly to Nome for the finish.
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Minnesota DNR: Wild deer in Dakota County tests positive for CWD

Minnesota DNR: Wild deer in Dakota County tests positive for CWD

A wild deer in Dakota County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, the first case of the fatal brain disease discovered in that area of Minnesota, state wildlife officials said Friday.
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
For one sunny day, Minnesotans make the most of spring in February

For one sunny day, Minnesotans make the most of spring in February

As temperatures climbed into the 40s across much of Minnesota under sunny skies on Sunday, many people got outside to go for a walk, get their car washed — or check out the melting ice sculptures in downtown St. Paul.
by Emily Bright

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Finnish tradition endures at annual Laskiainen festival in northern Minnesota

Finnish tradition endures at annual Laskiainen festival in northern Minnesota

Crowds are lining up this weekend to take their turn sliding down a pair of icy tracks onto a northern Minnesota lake. It's the 83rd annual Laskiainen festival held at Loon Lake in Palo, about 40 miles north of Duluth.
by Andrew Krueger

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!