Blog | Minnesota Trout Unlimited

Sharing our work with people who make it possible

In June, we had the privilege of getting to share one of our favorite stream projects.

By Andee Erickson - MNTU Communications Director on July 15, 2026

Fishing the Hex hatch

Learn how to fish the Hex Hatch in Minnesota. From the biology of the Hexagenia limbata to the gear, and techniques to help you land a late night giant.

By Jason Swingen - Gitche Gumee Chapter President, Fly Fishing Guide on July 15, 2026

Call to action: Speak up for Minnesota streams during neonics comment period

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting public comments on whether the state’s current rules adequately protect our natural resources from the contamination of neonicotinoid-treated seeds.

By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on July 14, 2026

Volunteer spotlight: Twin Cities chapter tackles wild parsnip along trout streams

At first glance, it's easy to mistake wild parsnip for just another prairie wildflower. By mid-June, its broad clusters of bright yellow blooms catch the summer sun and stand shoulder high along roadsides, bike trails and streambanks across much of Minnesota. This flower is one of Minnesota's most problematic invasive...

By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on July 14, 2026

The most impactful way to leave a legacy is the simplest

When most people think about leaving a legacy to heirs and charities, they picture their will deciding who gets what someday. But in reality, for most assets—like retirement accounts, life insurance policies and bank accounts—the first and more powerful document is the beneficiary form. That simple form takes precedence over your...

By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on July 10, 2026

Restoring a healthier stream: Your questions answered about the South Creek project

Minnesota Trout Unlimited is working to restore a 3,700-foot section of South Creek in Farmington.

By Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on July 2, 2026

Should anglers rethink catch and release in southeast Minnesota?

For many Trout Unlimited members, catch and release is less about management regulations and more about an ethos, or a conservation-minded culture.

By Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on June 15, 2026

Lessons learned from Duluth’s Tischer Creek fish kill

Prior to the July 2024 fish kill in Duluth’s Tischer Creek, the release of drinking water into storm sewer systems was generally considered to be not impactful.

By Andee Erickson - MNTU Communications Director on June 15, 2026

Picture is of Sally at a TIC ice fishing program with Jim Emery, our environmental educator, and Lee Stoe, another awesome TCTU volunteer.

Volunteer spotlight: Sally Noll

Sally Noll has volunteered with Minnesota Trout Unlimited's education program since 2022.

By Amber Taylor - MNTU Education Program Supervisor on June 5, 2026

Your questions answered about the South Branch Root River habitat restoration project

Minnesota Trout Unlimited is partnering to improve habitat, public access and long-term river health along a 3,000-foot section the South Branch Root River.

By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on May 29, 2026