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Deer season is coming, and the Wisconsin DNR has an important reminder for hunters scouting tree stand locations, because emerald ash borer has left certain trees dangerously weak, and they can snap without warning. Here's what to know.

Three of Minneapolis-area beaches just got a hazardous algae warning, and they're not the only spot at risk. Here's how to spot the toxic blooms that can sicken your family and even turn deadly for dogs, before your next swim.

Two Wisconsin state parks just ranked among America's best for scenic appeal, wildlife diversity, affordability, and more. See where each one ranked, and why visitors from throughout the country love them. great-value outdoor escapes. See where each one landed on the national list.

I had no idea we had carnivorous plants in Minnesota. Some are relatively common, some are underwater, and one species can only be found along Lake Superior.

A deer near Stillwater tested positive for CWD, the fatal, incurable disease now found in a new part of Minnesota. Here's what it means for the herd, and the new mandatory testing rules hunters need to know before opening weekend this fall.

From Itasca's Mississippi headwaters to the cliffs above Lake Superior, four Minnesota state parks just ranked among America's top 40 for beauty, wildlife diversity, and more. See where each one ranked, and why travelers love them.

From massive water bodies to smaller inland lakes, these are Minnesota's 10 most dangerous waters, with rankings determined by fatal-accident data, water traffic, and important water conditions.

Explore 30 of the highest-rated free things to do in Minnesota, from scenic outdoor attractions to museums, landmarks and more.

Fall is coming, Minnesota hunters, and this year's rules come with big changes. Some hunters will face mandatory CWD testing for all deer harvested, waterfowl regulations changes, and even changes to buying your license. Here's the rundown.

Minnesota may give duck hunters a simpler choice: three ducks a day of any species or sex, instead of the current six-duck limit and its species-by-species rules. The DNR is taking public comments through August 17. Here's how to weigh in.