Great Outdoors

Containment Continues Around Camp House Fire; Jenkins Creek Fire Stalls

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- In the last day containment around the Camp House fire grew from 40% to 59%. There are now four containment lines targeting the fire from all sides…

Bass Pro Shops To Host Grand Opening Of Hermantown Location Wed.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- Bass Pro Shops is gearing for their big opening ceremony this week. This location will be Minnesota's 5th Bass Pro Shops in the state. To ensure quality help for shoppers,…

Lake Vermillion access point to receive "extensive upgrades"

Near TOWER, Minn. - The Minnesota DNR is announcing the Moccasin Point Public Water Access will be getting upgrades. The DNR is holding an open house to share and gather information about extensive…

Bait and Tackle Shops Busy for Minnesota Fishing Opener

FREDENBURG, Minn. --In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, the fishing opener is like an unofficial holiday for Minnesotans. "It's more than just a date on the calendar. It's a tradition. It's really kind of the…

Flying into Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day

DULUTH, Minn.-- The snow is melted, and the sun is shining that alone is something to celebrate. But with the turning of seasons, there was another special celebration. "It's really important to highlight…

Anglers Hit the Water For 2025 Minnesota Fishing Opener

DULUTH, Minn. -- Saturday kicked off the Minnesota fishing opener, and anglers took to the water in hopes of reeling in a big one. The fishing opener is like an unofficial holiday across the state. Hundreds of boaters hit the…

Minnesota DNR Releases Northwest Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota. You can find the Northwest Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northeast Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Lake of the Woods…

Minnesota DNR Releases Northeast Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025

DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota. You can find the Northeast Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northwest Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Duluth Area: The St.…

National Bike to School Day!

DULUTH, Minn. - Keep an eye out for small cyclists. Tomorrow is National Bike to School Day. Students all over the northland are encouraged to bike to school tomorrow. Bike to school day helps raise awareness of pedestrian and cyclist…

DNR Adds 10 Track Chairs to its All-Terrain Track Chair Program

DULUTH, MN - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is adding 10 more adaptive devices to its all-terrain track chair program, according to a press release from the DNR. The program launched in 2022, starting with five track chairs.…

Registration for 2026 Birkie Week Events Opens May 1

WISCONSIN -- Get ready Skiers - one of the most iconic local winter events opens for registration tomorrow! The 2026 Slumberland American Birkebeiner and week of skiing events, also called Birkie Week, are scheduled February 18-22, 2026. Skiers from around…