NORTHLAND

Snow kiting: Hoping for a strong chilly wind

Traveling across ice at a relatively high speed is commonplace for Northland snowmobilers.

By Matt Suoja , February 06, 2009

Ice fishing isn’t the only way to get your angling fix during winter in Minnesota

In the dead of winter, open water isn’t exactly easy to find in Minnesota. Unless, of course, you are on the Mississippi River between Hastings and Red Wing.

By Chad Richardson , January 12, 2009

Ice fishing isn’t the only way to get your angling fix during winter in Minnesota

In the dead of winter, open water isn’t exactly easy to find in Minnesota. Unless, of course, you are on the Mississippi River between Hastings and Red Wing.

By Chad Richardson , January 09, 2009

Woman recovers after hours in snow bank, heart stopped for hour

Minnesota News
Janice Goodger’s body was as cold as Dr. Chris Delp has ever seen – so cold that it seemed Goodger couldn’t possibly survive, especially at age 64.

By Janna Goerdt , January 07, 2009

Ice fishermen find new use for cordless electric drills

Ice fishermen brave winter weather with much preparation to stay safe.

December 31, 2008

Lange makes one shot count

This fall, Hastings’ Tom Lange Jr. placed a trail camera on a piece of property near Cannon Falls that he had permission to hunt on. The camera showed Lange what he had hoped for.

It showed a big 10-point buck was often on the land. The season couldn’t come soon enough.

By Chad Richardson , December 19, 2008

A special place in the woods

Since the beginning of time, families and friends have gathered together for the celebration of the hunt. Sitting around the dinner table telling stories about past hunts always gets everyone pumped up for opening morning. So after getting invited again this year by good friends Ken and Sue Kahler and their sons Eric, Dan, and Joe, to hunt the Kahler ranch in central Wisconsin, my wife, Jenn, my dad, Bob, and myself knew the Nov. 22 deer opener couldn’t come fast enough.

By Corey Waller , November 26, 2008

Local archer nets 9-point buck

A couple factors nearly prevented Tyson Gerry from even going hunting on Halloween. First, after all, it was Halloween. Second, he had to work late on his job with an excavating company.

By Chad Richardson , November 13, 2008

Diamond Bluff park offers secluded place to play close to home

Folks in Diamond Bluff don’t see a lot of strangers at Sea Wing Park except for boaters who pull ashore — usually to go up the hill to the Nauti Hawg, a popular bar.

By Ruth Nerhaugen , July 31, 2008

Ag chief disputes ethanol-food price link

ST. PAUL – Minnesota's agriculture commissioner says the country's grocery stores are misleading Americans when they claim that corn-based ethanol is driving up food prices.

By Don Davis , July 14, 2008

Biomass study finds feasability, but cost may not be worth it

Minnesota News
Cutting small trees and brush for energy can be done without harming Minnesota’s northern forests, but the cost to do the work may be more than the profit.

By John Myers , June 23, 2008

Extraordinary nature area near Taylor’s Falls now protected

Break out the hiking boots and binoculars! The rare Cooper’s hawk won’t be edged out by urban sprawl.

June 20, 2008

Cannon Valley Trail offers year-round adventure

The Cannon Valley Trail was named Minnesota’s finest biking spot in 2004.

By Jen Cullen , June 18, 2008

Minnesota's Take-a-Kid-Fishing weekend is June 6-8

Here’s a great reason to go fishing June 6-8: It’s Take-A-Kid-Fishing weekend.

June 02, 2008

Corn growers fight back

Minnesota State News
ST. PAUL – The corn industry is trying to counter those who blame ethanol for pumping up consumer prices.

By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , May 27, 2008