Your guide to Minnesota's woods, waters, and wildlife Ghosted by Grouse Pursuing wild birds in the north woods requires dogged persistence. Peak Prairie Photographer Jim Brandenburg finds deep quiet and subtle color on Minnesota grasslands in autumn. From the EditorClose Readers of the Outdoors Approaching nature with an observant eye. DispatchFlying With Kestrels Radio transmitters are telling us more about the lives and travels of these small falcons. The MCV Q&AChallenge Accepted Chance York discusses recreation, inspiration, and Outside Chance, the TV show he hosts. Bucket ListVisit the Big Springs Missed by the glaciers, southeastern Minnesota has springs readily accessible to the adventurer. Young NaturalistsFungus Among Us Mushrooms 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