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.
Should anglers rethink catch and release in southeast Minnesota?
Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on June 15, 20262026-07-08T22:47:59+00:00For 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
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Lessons learned from Duluth’s Tischer Creek fish kill
Andee Erickson - MNTU Communications Director on June 15, 20262026-07-10T22:29:21+00:00Prior 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
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Volunteer spotlight: Sally Noll
Amber Taylor - MNTU Education Program Supervisor on June 5, 20262026-06-05T19:03:34+00:00Sally Noll has volunteered with Minnesota Trout Unlimited's education program since 2022.
By Amber Taylor - MNTU Education Program Supervisor on June 5, 2026
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Your questions answered about the South Branch Root River habitat restoration project
Minnesota Trout Unlimited on May 29, 20262026-07-02T16:25:52+00:00Minnesota 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
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Action alert: Speak up to protect MNTU’s habitat improvement funding
Minnesota Trout Unlimited on May 11, 20262026-05-13T16:47:40+00:00The Outdoor Heritage Fund bill, which supports Minnesota Trout Unlimited’s habitat improvement projects, is still at a standstill in the state House of Representatives.
By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on May 11, 2026
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Construction for Eagle Creek restoration begins in May
Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on May 11, 20262026-07-20T22:27:09+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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