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.
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All-Minnesota Boys Nordic Skier of the Year: Logan Drevlow of Hopkins
Logan Drevlow, a sophomore, repeated as state champion in Nordic skiing, this time winning by 50 seconds, and since has added national championships.
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Meet Caden Burns of St. Paul Academy, the All-Minnesota Boys Alpine Skier of the Year
Burns won the boys Alpine skiing individual state championship in February.
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Meet Taylor Voigt of Hill-Murray, the All-Minnesota Girls Alpine Skier of the Year
Voigt won her second girls Alpine skiing state title in February while leading the Pioneers to another team title.
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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.AuthoredDennis Anderson
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Minneapolis abruptly removed a popular downtown playground. Residents want it back.
A city inspection found structural problems and design flaws with the Loring Greenway playground.
March 19, 2025
REI ‘actively working’ to nab serial shoplifter who hit 3 Twin Cities stores, 22 nationwide
Two former employees say REI policy has made it easy for thieves to get away.
March 18, 2025
Minnesota DNR loosens walleye regulations on Mille Lacs for entire season
The new, two-fish limit is the most generous in years, a sign of resurgence for the lake.
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So sappy! Minnesota maple trees are flowing.
This Week in Nature: Warmer daytime temperatures and nights below freezing mean sap is running for syrup-making.
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Minnesota foragers want some control over harvesting rules on state lands
Mushroom hunters, wild blueberry pickers, chokecherry lovers and other foragers don’t want to leave it to the DNR.
March 6, 2025
Erin Aili wins this year’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
The 2021 Beargrease champion was closely followed by Erin Altemus.
March 4, 2025
TC 10 Mile race registration is now first-come, first-served. And it opens Tuesday.
Race organizers are changing from a lottery system. Registration opens online Tuesday morning.
March 2, 2025
Oh, fer cute: It’s time to watch for playful otters as ice weakens on Minnesota lakes
The entertaining critters appear through holes in the ice.
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