Action alert: Speak up to protect MNTU’s habitat improvement funding
The Outdoor Heritage Fund bill, which supports Minnesota Trout Unlimited’s habitat improvement projects, is still at a standstill in the state House of Representatives.
Construction for Eagle Creek restoration begins in May
Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on May 11, 20262026-05-13T16:25:07+00:00Minnesota Trout Unlimited will begin a major habitat improvement project on Eagle Creek, one of the most unique and historically significant trout streams in the Twin Cities metro area.
By Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on May 11, 2026
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Photos: Mahtomedi students release trout and identify bugs
Andee Erickson - MNTU Communications Director on May 11, 20262026-05-11T20:06:22+00:00Fifth graders from Mahtomedia release the rainbow trout fingerlings they raised.
By Andee Erickson - MNTU Communications Director on May 11, 2026
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Action alert: Funding for habitat restoration is stalled
Minnesota Trout Unlimited on May 5, 20262026-05-13T17:50:13+00:00The Minnesota legislative session ends in two weeks and a few bills that would help safeguard the future of our coldwater fisheries need your help getting across the finish line.
By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on May 5, 2026
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Action alert: Protect robust trout streams near proposed data center in Hermantown
Minnesota Trout Unlimited on April 21, 20262026-05-13T16:56:45+00:00The proposed data center in Hermantown 278-acre sits between West Rocky Run and Adolph Creek - two streams containing some of the coldest water, best habitat and largest trout populations in the entire watershed and larger Duluth area.
By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on April 21, 2026
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Action alert: Recruit your out-of-state family and friends to protect the Boundary Waters
Minnesota Trout Unlimited on April 14, 20262026-05-13T17:15:50+00:00The resolution to reverse the 20-year ban on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is expected to reach the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate any day now.
By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on April 14, 2026
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Get to know MNTU’s two new staff members
Minnesota Trout Unlimited on April 7, 20262026-04-29T18:29:59+00:00Two new faces have joined the staff of Minnesota Trout Unlimited. Jackson Manthey started in February as the northeast riparian restoration coordinator and Andee Erickson started in March as the communications director.
By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on April 7, 2026
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Trout release season: Your questions answered
Amber Taylor - MNTU Education Program Supervisor on April 3, 20262026-04-29T18:30:27+00:00This week our education team kicks off release season for our Trout in the Classroom (TIC) schools! Here are answers to some of the frequently asked questions about trout releases.
By Amber Taylor - MNTU Education Program Supervisor on April 3, 2026
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South Creek project kicks off
Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on April 3, 20262026-05-13T17:19:37+00:00Minnesota Trout Unlimited and partners kicked off the design of a major habitat improvement project on South Creek.
By Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on April 3, 2026
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Gear up for North Shore steelhead
Jason Swingen - Gitche Gumee Chapter President, Fly Fishing Guide on April 3, 20262026-04-29T18:30:53+00:00The fishing gear you need for catching Steelhead on the North Shore of Lake Superior. From rod and reels, to line, leader, tippet, and flies. Make sure you are prepared.
By Jason Swingen - Gitche Gumee Chapter President, Fly Fishing Guide on April 3, 2026
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