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Fed up with high-tech fishing? This central Minnesota lake is for you.
Designated in 1997 as a “heritage fishery,” special regulations prohibit the use of electronics and motors.
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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.
AuthoredDennis Anderson
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You asked, and we answered our audience’s questions about Minnesota’s fishing opener.
Columnist Dennis Anderson and outdoors writer Tony Kennedy answered your questions about Minnesota’s largest opening day.
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Popular Grandma’s Marathon brought $40 million to Duluth’s economy
The total take is good news as slots for all three races this June are filled already.
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Anderson: These 10 Minnesota lakes will get you hooked on walleye fishing
The state’s “Big 10″ account for nearly half of the annual harvest.AuthoredDennis Anderson
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Backpacking Denali National Park, without trails or a plan
These three cousins were dropped in the middle of the Denali backcountry with nothing to do but explore.
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Orioles are returning to Minnesota, and here’s what to feed them
Missing the eagle cam action? Try the peregrine falcon cam instead. And it turns out the Merlin app can detect a merlin.
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An ‘illegal class’ of e-bike brings friction, complaints on Minnesota trails
Sold as e-bikes, some overpowered models are mixing in with traffic and adding to a challenging scene.
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Yuen: Brewery fun runs offer companionship, exercise and ‘best earned beer you’ll get’
The Minnesota-based Brewery Running Series has expanded to 26 states, helping casual runners fight loneliness, stay active and give back to the community.
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Where to find Minnesota’s only salt lake
It attracts huge flocks of migrating birds — and birders — this time of year.
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Polaris pulls out recession playbook as company posts loss amid ATV sales decline
The company withdrew financial guidance for the remainder of the year, citing uncertainty in the economy and in trade.
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