Hmong Times Sports and Outdoors
The Hmong Times Sports and Outdoors section shares information about the great outdoors in Minnesota and delivers coverage of your favorite sports team. Staying involved and active in the outdoors and sharing the excitement of our local teams helps maintain a sense of well being and community.
Hunting Safety
Nothing can ruin a hunt faster than an accident. Drowning, hypothermia, getting lost, falls from tree stands or just spraining an ankle are among the perils awaiting hunters ill prepared for a trip afield.
Hunting Myths – Dispelling Some Myths About Hunting
If you don’t hunt, you might wonder what’s so appealing about this activity. Why, for example, would anyone sit for hours in a chilly duck blind? Or trudge mile after mile through soggy cattail sloughs?
St. Paul To New York – Tennis Provides Opportunities To Area Youth
The humble tennis courts of St. Paul are not often thought of as a breeding ground for premier tennis talent, but such is the story of Vunnisa Vu. Vunnisa, a resident of Roseville and attendee of Roseville Middle School.
Millions Of Public Acres Across Minnesota – This Land Really Is Your Land!
Legendary American folksinger Woody Guthrie may not have mentioned Minnesota by name when he penned his classic ode to America’s varied and beautiful landscapes, but he certainly could have, given our state’s wealth of natural beauty and public lands.
Chase The Fall Colors In Minnesota-Explore Minnesota and Minnesota State Parks and Trails Launch Weekly Fall Color Report
To celebrate the season, Explore Minnesota, the state’s tourism promotion office, and Minnesota State Parks and Trails have teamed up to provide a weekly fall color report.
How To Learn And Even Photograph The Night Sky
When you look into a clear night sky away from the lights of a city, how much do you recognize? With a flat surface to look from, minimal equipment and a clear night, you can learn the basics of astronomy and eventually may even take pictures of the night sky.
Outdoor Skills Workshop For Women Scheduled For Sept. 14-16
Women can hike to spectacular views of autumn colors and Lake Superior on the horizon during a three-day fall workshop that teaches a variety of outdoor skills through the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
State Parks Offer A Solution For Restless Kids
It’s the dreaded mid-summer whine no parent wants to hear, a cross between the sound of a pesky mosquito and a whimpering puppy: “Mom, Dad – I’m bored! What’s there to do?”
Prepare Now For A Safe Boating Season
Before hitting the water for the first time this spring, boaters should ensure their boats, equipment and safety items are in legal and proper working order, the Department of Natural Resources said.
Minnesota Anglers And Boaters Need To Pay Attention To Aquatic Invasive Species Laws
This weekend’s fishing opener comes with a reminder for Minnesotans to continue to follow the laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
Teaching The Whole Family To Camp, Paddle, Mountain Bike And Fish
Registration has started for the “I Can!” programs at Minnesota State Parks. Beginners of all ages are encouraged to sign up and learn outdoor skills that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
From The Hook To The Frying Pan: An Introduction To Catfish Fishing
Consider the lowly catfish. With its whisker-like barbels and flattened face, it might not be the prettiest fish swimming in Minnesota’s waters.
New Estimate Shows Healthy Mille Lacs Smallmouth Bass Population
Since the late 1990s, Mille Lacs Lake has become an increasingly popular destination for anglers who want to catch trophy-sized smallmouth bass. Until now, it wasn’t known how many of these fish – prized more for their fight than their fillets – called the lake home.
Hmong Champion Duarn “The Storm” Vue To Fight For WBA Championship In Oshkosh
Duarn Vue didn’t know his life would change the day he walked into a Madison, WI, gym. Then 24, he had just moved to Madison from his childhood home of Sheboygan, where he had spent much of his time hitting bags at a local gym.
The Buzz On Bees: How To Help Minnesota’s Busy Pollinators Recover
When you sit down to your next meal, notice the fruits and vegetables on the table and think of Minnesota’s many bee species. Yes, bees!
DNR EagleCam Features One Of The Best “Nature Shows” Around
It’s a cross between reality TV and something you might see on Animal Planet, a live, as-it-happens close-up on one of America’s most beloved species. And you don’t even have to pay for cable to watch it.
Free Minnesota State Park Passes Can Be Checked Out At The Ramsey County Library, White Bear Lake
Minnesota state parks and the White Bear Lake library have teamed up to encourage more people to get outdoors. The library shelves are now stocked with 10 “Parks Rx” kits.
It’s Way More Than Play: Why Spending Time Outdoors In Cold Weather Makes You (And The Kids) Healthier
Getting the kids or yourself outside on a brisk winter day may seem counterintuitive. Cold air is to be avoided, right? It’s healthier to hibernate.
Snowmobiling – Like A Sledding Hill That Just Goes On And On
If you’ve ever enjoyed the rush of sledding down a steep, snowy hill only to wish the slope went on forever and you didn’t have to walk back up to do it again, you might want to look into snowmobiling, one of Minnesota’s most popular outdoor winter activities.
On Thin Ice – Teaching Kids The Dangers Of Ice
Now is the time to talk to kids about the dangers of thin ice. As temperatures continue to dip below freezing, ice is forming on many lakes, ponds and rivers. But conditions vary across the state.
Winter Fun At A Minnesota State Park Start The Season Early With A New Year’s Candlelight Walk
We all know the way candlelight softens an indoor winter evening with a soft glow that warms and illuminates. That indoor glow moves outside in the winter months during candlelight walks held at state parks throughout Minnesota.
A Walk In The Park, Great For Your Body And Soul
Consider the mountainous forests of Laos and then consider the forested hills of a Minnesota state park. You may wonder what those two locations have in common, other than the fact that each exists on planet earth.
Tips To Heat Your Home Affordably This Winter
Climate control accounts for almost half the energy use in a typical U.S. home and is also the largest energy expense for most people, but it doesn’t have to be. With a few simple solutions, you can be friendlier toward…
