Dennis Anderson
Columnist
OutdoorsAnderson was born in North Dakota, but grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He has an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Minnesota, Morris and a master's in journalism from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where his focus was communications law.
Latest from Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Setting expectations and praising efforts, he trained his dogs — and raised his sons
On Father’s Day, a reminder that time is a parent’s most precious gift.
June 13, 2025
Anderson: He paddled solo into the BWCAW and didn’t come back
A lifelong canoeist, Bob James sought fish and solace in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
June 6, 2025
Anderson: In early June, Minnesota fish are begging to be caught. Won’t you help?
It’s the state’s best time to fish for panfish, bass and walleyes.
May 30, 2025
Anderson: Tails wagging, DNR officers’ dogs find lost people and missing evidence
Young Labradors bolster Minnesota DNR's canine corps, and add to conservation officers’ efficiency
May 24, 2025
Anderson: Punish poachers more
Making ‘preachers out of poachers’ might help convert wildlife outlaws to legal hunters.
May 22, 2025
Anderson: The Chainsaw Sisters Saloon is gone, but the Echo Trail is still a pathway to possibilities
Identical twin sisters built the iconic tavern on the edge of the Boundary Waters, between Ely and Buyck.
May 16, 2025
Anderson: Crane Lake gives up its walleyes — and its memories
Fishing season opened in the far north with limits for everyone.
May 11, 2025
Anderson: Minnesota’s million anglers should be convinced that Boundary Waters is worth protecting
A rally Thursday will highlight a simple approach to fishing, with just a lowly jig.
May 7, 2025
Anderson: Punish poachers more
Making ‘preachers out of poachers’ might help convert wildlife outlaws to legal hunters.
May 22, 2025
Anderson: The Chainsaw Sisters Saloon is gone, but the Echo Trail is still a pathway to possibilities
Identical twin sisters built the iconic tavern on the edge of the Boundary Waters, between Ely and Buyck.
May 16, 2025
Anderson: Crane Lake gives up its walleyes — and its memories
Fishing season opened in the far north with limits for everyone.
May 11, 2025
Anderson: Minnesota’s million anglers should be convinced that Boundary Waters is worth protecting
A rally Thursday will highlight a simple approach to fishing, with just a lowly jig.
May 7, 2025