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Stories about the outdoor recreation experience in Minnesota.
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Latest Episodes
Built to Last: Arctic Cat, Thief River Falls, and the People Who Wouldn't Quit
In a town of about 9,000 people in Minnesota's northwest corner, one company has shared space with the place for more than 60 years. This episode tells the story of Arctic Cat and Thief River Falls — a restless founder, a bankruptcy that impact...
1K Miles, gummy clusters, and a pair of Gnomes: Kari Gibbons, Wild Winter Women, and Minnesota's Ultra Spirit
What does it take to walk a thousand miles across Alaska in winter — and finish wishing you could keep going?In this episode, we sit down with Kari Gibbons, a North Minneapolis artist, winter ultra athlete, and founder of Wild ...
The Superior Hiking Trail at 40
Guests:Lisa Luokkala, Executive Director, Superior Hiking Trail AssociationJohn Storkamp, Trail runner, race Director/owner of
Outdoor Retailer Comes to Minnesota: A Show, Not a Trade Show
For the first time, Outdoor Retailer — the outdoor industry's signature national gathering — is coming to Minneapolis. Running August 19–21, 2026 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, the show marks a major shift for an event that has long live...
Star Tribune Unbound: How Minnesota's Paper of Record Is Bringing Outdoor Journalism to Life
What happens when a major regional newspaper decides the outdoors deserves its own seat at the table? Randolph sits down with Mark Baumgarten, outdoors editor at the Minnesota Star Tribune, Travis Tufte from business development, and Lauren Pah...
