It's A Largemouth Kind Of Weekend Across Central Minnesota
Warm weather this weekend means the fish are hungry. Bass, pike, and smallmouth are all active right now if you know where to look.
Outdoors
He Thought It Was a Log: The Story Behind a SE Minnesota Teen’s Near-Record Bass Caught in Rochester
A 14-year-old Zumbrota angler caught an 8-pound, 10-ounce largemouth bass in Rochester, coming just five ounces shy of Minnesota's state record.
Biting Asian Lady Beetles Are Invading Minnesota Homes
At first glance, they look a lot like your average ladybugs, but they’re not the same.. and they will bite you.
New System, Important Advice: Buy Your Minnesota Deer License Now
Last year, nearly 140,000 Minnesota deer licenses were sold in the 2 days before opener. With a brand-new licensing system in place, the DNR says waiting until the last minute this year could cost you hunting time due to unexpected delays.
Big Changes, Key Reminders For Wisconsin Deer Hunters This Year
Wisconsin's nine-day gun deer season opens November 21, and the DNR has key reminders on CWD testing, free replacement tags, important carcass disposal changes and eating venison. Here's what all hunters need to know for this year.
What The New Gray Wolf Delisting Push Means For Minnesota, Wisconsin
The gray wolf is back at the center of one of the Midwest's most emotional fights. From farmers and hunters to tribes and conservationists, opinions are strong. Here's what they, and what delisting could mean for Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin’s Trails Get Extra Patrols This Labor Day Weekend
Wisconsin's trails will be packed this Labor Day weekend with riders, and with law enforcement. With ATV/UTV crashes climbing, the DNR is ramping up patrols. Here's how to ride safe, plus the new 2026 laws every rider needs to know.
Why No-See-Ums Are Now Feasting On People In Minnesota
No-see-ums are barely visible, but their bite is more violent than a mosquito's. Instead of a clean poke, they saw your skin open with tiny blades and lap up the blood. Here's what they really are, when they're out, and how to fight back.
Roadless Rule Repeal Would Have a Big Impact on Minnesota, Wisconsin Forests
For 25 years, one rule has kept some of Minnesota and Wisconsin's wildest forests off-limits to logging and road-building. Now the federal government wants it gone, and you have until Sept. 21 to weigh in. Here are both sides of the fight.
Bonus Antlerless Deer Tags Are Now Available In Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, deer season is practically a holiday, and it's officially underway. Bonus antlerless tags go on sale by zone August 17-20, and the nine-day gun season hits November 21. Here's everything you need to know before heading out.