If you hear sounds of the outdoors in downtown Minneapolis next week, there’s a good reason for it. For the first time in its history, Upstream Partner Backcountry Hunters & Anglers will be holding its annual Rendezvous event east of the Mississippi, in Minneapolis. The expansive gathering of hunters, anglers and outdoorspeople will happen April 18-20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center and other sites around the Twin Cities. Learn more: rendezvous.backcountryhunters.org