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Ice was still mostly white but beginning to darken on Lake Vermilion near McKinley Park on Monday, May 1.
Will it or won’t it?
REGIONAL— Will it or won’t it? With fishing opener just over a week away, and ice still covering many North Country lakes as of late this week, whether that ice would clear in time for … more
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Fisheries staff with the Fond du Lac Band were busy measuring fish caught during the 2019 harvest in this file photo.
Fond du Lac harvest to focus on west end
REGIONAL— Members of the Fond du Lac Band are expected to begin their spring netting on Lake Vermilion as early as next week. The annual event is part of the Band’s efforts to exercise … more
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Late spring prompts more bear complaints
REGIONAL— It’s been a long winter, and not just for the human residents of the North Country. Black bears are emerging from their long winter naps hungrier than usual, and with the late … more
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An abstract merging of purples and greens at the apex of the sky above Lost Lake.
Night Dancers: The Aurora Borealis
Pamela Wettering captured these photos of a very active display of the northern lights recently. more
On Monday, DNR fisheries workers were busy installing the netting and sorting platform at the hatchery this week in preparation for the upcoming egg harvest.
Another late start at the Pike River Hatchery
PIKE RIVER— It’s been another late start for operations at the Pike River Hatchery, as late April snows and continued chilly weather have slowed the spring walleye run. Despite the … more
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Study finds link between deer, spread of earthworms
REGIONAL— A newly-published study from the University of Minnesota has found a link between invasive earthworm populations, white-tailed deer and tree harvesting in northern forests.The … more
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Deer can cause plenty of damage to our ornamental flowers and vegetable gardens. But you can fight back.
Keeping deer from wreaking havoc in the garden
REGIONAL— It’s that quintessential sign of spring, after a long winter. Those tulips that you carefully planted and fertilized last fall are finally up and ready to open in their pink, … more
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A trumpeter swan, with a couple Canada geese in the background, enjoyed spring-like warmth last Friday on the Pelican River just south of Orr.
Weather whiplash
April is so often the cruelest month in Minnesota, as those first hints of spring are quickly slapped down by the return of winter’s cold and snow. This year’s mid-month tease, which … more
The first Earth Day was an awakening for many
I still remember the first Earth Day, back on April 22, 1970. Like most kids in Bloomington, then a still new and rapidly growing Twin Cities suburb, I walked to my school, the aptly named Oak Grove … more
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Mesabi Trail closing in on completion
REGIONAL— Oh, so close. That’s the word on the Mesabi Trail, which is within just a handful of miles of bridging the two final gaps in this 150 mile long paved bike trail stretching from … more
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Area deer were taking advantage of bare ground on a south-facing slope this week to search for fresh growth. These deer, located near Puncher Point on Lake Vermilion look to be in relatively good shape, likely due to artificial feeding by local residents.
Deep and dense snowpack posed a challenge for deer
REGIONAL— While winter finally appears to be in retreat across the North Country, the impact of the deep and dense snowpack that’s been in place throughout the region for the past several … more
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A bull moose makes its way through young regenerating forest at the site of the Pagami Creek fire.
Latest moose survey shows stable population
REGIONAL— There is more evidence of stability in the northeastern Minnesota moose population even as the Department of Natural Resource’s latest estimate of 3,290 moose marks a … more
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Yellow-bellied sapsuckers are returning to the area along with this week’s mild weather.
Mild air brings migrants
REGIONAL— This week’s remarkable weather brought more than near-record warm temperatures to the North Country. The southerly breezes also brought with them a flood of migratory birds that … more
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Anglers had better keep their nets handy when fishing on Lake Vermilion this summer. Both the walleye count and the average size should make for exceptional fishing this year.
Walleye count stays strong
LAKE VERMILION— The fishery here continues to be remarkably strong and anglers can anticipate more of the same for the foreseeable future. That’s the upshot of the latest fall … more
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Outdoor briefs
DNR finalizes rule changes to reduce accidental lynx take REGIONAL— The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finalized trapping rule changes to help minimize the risk of accidental … more
A bald eagle uses its wings and powerful legs to peel off the hide of the deer carcass.
Trail cam tells the tale
The blood on my snowshoe trail the other day, right behind our house, was the first clue that something had happened overnight. By the time I saw it, our dog Loki was already a step ahead of … more
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April Wamhoff
I am so ready for spring
My mom always used to say “Don’t wish your life away” when we were kids. You know when you were waiting for some special day or activity. I truly respect that phrase and it comes to … more
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A dog’s eye view of the yard this week in Vermilion Lake Township. The paths are well over the head of our lab/husky mix Loki. The area is running only slightly above average snowfall for this point in the season.
Points south near snowfall records
REGIONAL— If you’re thinking this winter has been exceptionally snowy, you’re right, at least for points just south of the North Country. The Duluth area and east-central Minnesota … more
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Canoeists ply the calm waters of a BWCAW inlet
BWCAW given “Quiet Park” status
THE BOUNDARY WATERS— The yodel of a loon. The chirp of a bald eagle. The sound of waves lapping on rocks. These are sounds of nature that visitors to the 1.1-million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe … more
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Spittlebug coloration signals a changing climate
Hypothesis made, hypothesis confirmed.That was the conclusion of an admittedly obscure study that happened to connect to the North Country, and on which we had reported on back in August 2021. The … more
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A lone male pine grosbeak was still in the feeder early this week but had moved on as of Wednesday.
Grosbeaks on the wing
Where did the pine grosbeaks go so suddenly?That’s a question I get a lot this time of year. Of all the common feeder birds here in the North Country, few if any are as regular in their habits … more
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Widespread flooding, like this at Pine Aire Resort on Lake Kabetogama, affected hundreds of lake properties in the border country last year. Will this year see a repeat? Only time will tell.
Mixed news in latest flood outlook
REGIONAL— The National Weather Service office in Duluth is offering both good news and bad news on the prospect for spring flooding in the North Country. Exceptional amounts of snow have fallen … more
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Bill would establish carbon reserve in peatlands
REGIONAL— A new bill that would establish a Lowland Conifer Carbon Reserve in Minnesota has been laid over for possible inclusion in an upcoming omnibus environment and natural resources bill. … more
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Field biologist Austin Homkes sets a trail camera along a beaver dam near Voyageurs National Park.
Trail cam tips from a real expert
REGIONAL— Trail cameras are popular with hunters, wildlife photographers, nature lovers, and security buffs. They’ve also proven extremely useful for wildlife researchers as the Voyageurs … more
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Brush burn training set for March 18
ELY—Downed and dead woody debris poses a serious wildfire risk here in the North Country, but you can take steps to reduce the danger to your property by clearing and safely burning dead trees … more
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