Outdoors

Research shows wolf population changes follow trends in deer, not the other way around
The number of deer harvests this hunting season appears to have bounced back after several low years. Some hunters have pointed to wolves as the cause of scarce deer. A recent study from far northern Minnesota tells a different story.
Anglers on Mille Lacs can keep three walleye this winter
The DNR says the lake’s walleye are showing signs of recovery from 10-12 years ago, when a population decline caused the state to tighten fishing limits.
First case of deadly tree disease confirmed in Minnesota
University of Minnesota researchers have confirmed the state’s first case of a tree disease responsible for sudden oak death, but it appears to be an isolated incident.
In vivid red and green, stunning aurora display sweeps across Minnesota skies
Northern lights lovers didn’t have to go far to see them ripple across the sky Tuesday evening. A show that included vivid red auroras visible to the eye, not just the camera — a relatively rare sight — filled the sky through the evening.