Your guide to Minnesota's woods, waters, and wildlife Ghosted by GrousePursuing wild birds in the north woods requires dogged persistence. Peak PrairiePhotographer Jim Brandenburg finds deep quiet and subtle color on Minnesota grasslands in autumn. From the EditorClose Readers of the OutdoorsApproaching nature with an observant eye. DispatchFlying With KestrelsRadio transmitters are telling us more about the lives and travels of these small falcons. The MCV Q&AChallenge AcceptedChance York discusses recreation, inspiration, and Outside Chance, the TV show he hosts. Bucket ListVisit the Big SpringsMissed by the glaciers, southeastern Minnesota has springs readily accessible to the adventurer. Young NaturalistsFungus Among UsMushrooms are all around. Learn to spot and identify these amazing organisms. Minnesota ProfileNorthern bog lemming (Synaptomys borealis)This small rodent is being considered for federal threatened or endangered status. Sign up for email updates SUBMIT