Wander & Wonder

How will a warm winter affect spring fishing? What to know before the opener
The Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener is next Saturday. Did our unseasonably warm winter negatively affect fish, lakes and rivers? The answer is complicated.
‘Ady’ no more: Erroneous highway sign in St. Paul gets temporary fix
The brief reign of “Ady Mill Road” in St. Paul has come to an end. As of early Tuesday, MnDOT crews had slapped a patch over the erroneous highway sign that had been installed along Interstate 35E last week, correcting the spelling of Ayd Mill Road.
Holiday break: In parts of Minnesota, familiar gas station name is going away
An iconic Minnesota brand is vanishing from parts of the state, nearly seven years after it was acquired by another company. Holiday gas stations and convenience stores are being converted to the Circle K brand.
Tips to improve your chances of seeing the northern lights
Chances to spot the northern lights are strong Thursday night and early Friday morning. Here are a few tips on how to monitor conditions, and how to catch the extraterrestrial show.