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: Hooked on bass, young Minnesotan survives brain surgery, lands 8-pounder to win Bassmaster Classic
He’s fished far and wide, but Easton Fothergill’s favorite time on the water is in Minnesota with his dad.
March 28, 2025
Anderson: Minnesota anglers, campers and paddlers will pay to bring their own food to Canada
In response to tariffs the U.S. has placed on Canadian products, Canada has imposed a 25% tariff on a variety of U.S. goods, including food Americans intend to eat.
March 22, 2025
Anderson: Mille Lacs perch limits cut, walleye limits increase — all in one week. What’s up?
Both perch and walleye appear to be doing well in Mille Lacs, but the DNR has its reasons for new regulations. There are other factors at play, too.
March 14, 2025
Anderson: To catch walleyes on some Minnesota lakes, ‘you’re gonna need a bigger boat'
Gone are the days of 14-foot fishing boats in Minnesota, mostly replaced by larger craft with outboards up to 400 horsepower.
March 8, 2025
Anderson: With Minnesota far behind them, ‘Old Guy’ snowmobilers close in on Newfoundland
Adventurous sledders find good snow, friendly Canadians. ‘They’ll never stop riding.'
February 28, 2025
Anderson: Annexing Canada won’t happen, because our Canadian friends won’t allow it
Joining the two nations would mean Canada’s natural resources would suffer
February 23, 2025
Anderson: Casting an eye south, to Belize, in winter
An escape from February’s deep freeze has a columnist trying to catch an elusive permit on a fly.
February 16, 2025
Anderson: For RV owners (and wannabe owners) home on wheels often follows a winding road
Show at Convention Center will attract dreamers as well as buyers.
February 12, 2025
Anderson: With Minnesota far behind them, ‘Old Guy’ snowmobilers close in on Newfoundland
Adventurous sledders find good snow, friendly Canadians. ‘They’ll never stop riding.'
February 28, 2025
Anderson: Annexing Canada won’t happen, because our Canadian friends won’t allow it
Joining the two nations would mean Canada’s natural resources would suffer
February 23, 2025
Anderson: Casting an eye south, to Belize, in winter
An escape from February’s deep freeze has a columnist trying to catch an elusive permit on a fly.
February 16, 2025
Anderson: For RV owners (and wannabe owners) home on wheels often follows a winding road
Show at Convention Center will attract dreamers as well as buyers.
February 12, 2025