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Minnesota's nature writers

Minnesota’s outdoors have been shaped by unforgettable storytellers. Veteran journalist Mark Neuzil joins Laura Schara on the podcast to share stories from his new book,

That Moment....

Mentor and dedicated deer hunter Jarod Worth joins Bill Sherck to dig into this week's hunt. Jarod had a moment, in his tree stand, that makes hearts jump!  Presented by

Cold Case: The Lake Detective Investigates Fall

They call him "The Lake Detective". Steve McComas of Blue Water Science has spent decades investigating the mysteries beneath Minnesota lakes. He joins Ron Schara to look

Jaime Rockney "Chick of the Woods"

Jaime Rockney, known as "Chick of the Woods", joins the podcast to share her passion for mushroom foraging. We chat about her latest adventure foraging abroad, the "Fores

Minnesota's Offal (not awful) Wildlife Research Project!

University of Minnesota researchers ask hunters to use trail cameras to document deer gut piles. They want to know what happens to the leftovers after we walk away. This

Tiger Conservation

What does it take to film one of the world's most elusive apex predators—and tell the complex story of their survival? Laura connects with filmmaker Emily Erhart to talk

Grand Rapids Fall Colors with “Bro”

HOT Fishing Bite Alert!!! Legacy fishing guide Brian “Bro” Brosdahl joins Bill Sherck to talk about Grand Rapids’ best fall fishing bite happening right now! Bro also tal

Fishing Has No Boundaries. Truly!

A heartwarming episode! Fishing truly has no boundaries. Every summer, volunteers work to offer dream fishing trips to campers at Brainerd's Confidence Learning Center.  

British and Irish Labradors and Training

Laura sits down with Dave Bavero of Waterstone British Labradors to explore what sets British, Irish, and American Labs apart. Dave shares how he imports top European lin

Nature finds a way...to the Fair!

Minnesota Bound heads to the Great Minnesota Get-Together! Laura Schara celebrates 30 years of Fair memories, Minnesota makers, colorful artists and even a little patch o

LIVE At the Fair with Bill Sherck & Laura Schara

The gang’s all here! Bill Sherck, Laura Schara, Ron Schara and Millie, the black lab, kick off the Minnesota State Fair with a LIVE Minnesota Bound Podcast—sharing favori

Minnesota Trout Streams Flooded

A flood hits Minnesota's Driftless region. Fly fishing shop owner Lance Prado joins Bill Sherck to talk about rising water and its effects on Southeastern Minnesota. Pre

New Adventures with Chris Egert

Change is inevitably perceived as negative, except when it comes to Minnesota Bound! The show recently changed networks and new friendships have come from our partnership

Behind the Scenes at Game Fair

We go behind the scenes at Game Fair with Ron Hustvedt Jr who is an outdoor writer, social studies educator, and long-time Game Fair employee. His main role, over the pas

MN Wildfires with Voyagaire Lodge & Houseboats

On this episode of the Minnesota Bound podcast, Scott Lennander from Voyagaire Lodge & Houseboats joins us to share how his team is housing and feeding over 100 wildland

Minnesota's Wildfires

Many areas of North America are burning. Why are so many wildfires making news, and how does Minnesota prepare for dry, summer fire seasons? Find out how you can best pro

Belinda Jensen

 After an incredible 35-year run as KARE 11’s Chief Meteorologist, Belinda Jensen has officially stepped away from the daily forecast to launch a brand-new podcast, dive

RockStar Naturalist, Matt Schuth

For decades, Matt Schuth has helped Minnesotans discover the wonders of the natural world. A longtime naturalist at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Matt's sold-out nat

National Pollinator Week

Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund Exec Director Pete Berthelsen joins Bill Sherck to talk about National Pollinator Week and the impact native pollinator habitat has on birds

Local Farmers and Cooking

Laura sits down with her good friend Elizabeth Ries from Twin Cities Live. Tune in as they chat about their favorite outdoor family-friendly escapes and go all-in on food