Your guide to Minnesota's woods, waters, and wildlife Mysterious MorphsThere’s only one species of lake trout in Lake Superior, but this shape-shifting fish has at least four distinctive morphotypes—and there may be more. The Call of the RiverDevin Brown was drawn to Minnesota by the Mississippi. Now she intends to follow it to the end. From the EditorThe Eel and the ButterflyDespite challenges, these species continue to travel ancient migration routes. DispatchBurn NoticeWood smoke pollutes—but you can help by burning cleaner. Bucket ListFly Fish for Winter Trout750 miles of southeastern Minnesota trout streams are open in winter. Young NaturalistsA Slippery MysteryMeet the American eel—one of Minnesota’s rarest fishes. Minnesota ProfileStriped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)This mustelid is well known to most Minnesotans. Photo EssayNature's LinesA photographic exploration of the natural order. Sign up for email updates SUBMIT