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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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Keeping skiers motivated in a snowless winter
ELY— Motivating athletes in practice is always a challenge for a coach. But motivating Nordic skiers in the North Country’s thus-far nearly snowless winter to date is providing an even … 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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A pair of wolf pups wrestle outside their den located near Voyageurs National Park. The pups were filmed as part of the new natural history series, “America the Beautiful,” now available on Disney+.
Voyageurs wolf pups to debut in new Disney series
VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK— A media-savvy research project here is about to garner even more coverage of their ongoing wolf research thanks to an upcoming appearance on the Disney+ channel.Disney, … more
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Scattered red pine, rock formations, and views of Lake Vermilion are among the highlights of the new Pine Ridges Trail, which is now marked on the hill on the city’s north side.
Newest Tower trail now marked
TOWER—The spectacular pine-covered ridges on the north side of Tower have long been known to many local residents even though navigating the area has long been challenging. That’s a … more
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A very large male bear rests after a meal at the Vince Shute sanctuary. The organization that operates the sanctuary is asking for donations to help fund the bear-feeding. Visitor fees normally help pay for a large portion of the cost, but staff shortages have forced the sanctuary to sharply limit its hours of operation
Shute sanctuary may close to public in August due to staff shortage
ORR- Limited public weekend viewing of the black bears at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary will continue through July, but August sessions may disappear completely if volunteers aren’t found … more
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COVID studies exploring human-animal transmission
REGIONAL- The origins of the COVID-19 virus remain unclear, although the most promising theory points to a transfer of the virus from a species of bat in China to humans sometime in 2019. Researchers … more
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A Quetico lake visited by Frank Davis and Kristin Foster.
QUETICO BOUND
Having paddled across Nym Lake, the trip into the Quetico formally begins with the portage into Batchewaung. No more than fifty yards or so on the portage, the cares and strains of daily life begin … more
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Guess who else loves winter? Our dog Loki was very excited to see the start of the snow season on Veteran’s Day.
Winter’s our little secret
“I wish I had a river, that I could skate away on…” “River” by Joni Mitchell As we settle into winter here, I’ve been thinking about why this has become my … more
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Jimmy Laine with his giant heirloom tomato with a colorful past.
Homegrown with a story
LAKE VERMILION— Jimmy Laine is no stranger to music fans in the region, but he is perhaps less known for his accidental gardening exploits. As anyone who gardens heirloom vegetables knows, the … more
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September proved much warmer than average, again
REGIONAL— The North Country’s trend of warming early fall weather bore out once again this year as one of the mildest Septembers in recent history made its way into the record books. … more
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Joan Young (r) and her friend and trail helper Marie Altenau were all smiles as they stopped by the Timberjay office earlier this month. Young, who lives in Michigan, is working on her second full traverse of the North Country Trail.
74-year-old hiker seeks something new each day
REGIONAL- Most people have no idea that the longest trail in the National Trails System, which stretches 4,800 miles from Vermont to North Dakota, runs right through Ely and Tower-Soudan.But Joan … more
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I can see fall from the island
We are all talking about the change of weather. Come on, you know you are. You know the polite, non-political, non-religious, non-sports team topic we talk about at the grocery store, the post … more
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Most of the region has little to no snow cover at a time of year when snow depths of 20”-28” are more common.
Cold comes with less frequency and intensity
REGIONAL— The North Country is getting much warmer, and that was apparent even before the region experienced its warmest “winter” on record this year. Yet, trying to explain the … more
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Smoke rises over Bezhik Lake during a wildfire in the spring of 2021. Wildfires have become increasingly intense in the North Country in recent decades as a result of a warming climate.
Fire risk unusually high
REGIONAL— Fire officials in northeastern Minnesota are ramping up their messaging ahead of what could be one the worst spring fire seasons in years. With little snow cover remaining in the area … more
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A bull moose seen from aircraft in northern Minnesota.
Moose survey shows stable population
REGIONAL— The latest aerial moose survey, released this week by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, shows continued stability in the northeastern Minnesota moose population, albeit … more
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You can play a valuable role in monitoring water quality on your favorite lake or stream by taking part in the MPCA’s Citizen Lake Monitoring Program.
MPCA is looking for water quality monitors locally
REGIONAL—The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is looking for volunteers to serve as part of their Citizen Lake Monitoring Program, and they need volunteers for many lake and stream locations … more
An opening day fisherman lifts a little walleye into the boat while another nearby angler looks on.
THE TABLE IS SET
REGIONAL— Patience. That was the advice from most area fishing guides ahead of Saturday’s fishing opener. Not that there aren’t plenty of walleye out there, but as is typical of … more
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A catch from a Kabetogama Lake dock last year.
DNR fisheries staff offers tips on potential opener hot spots
REGIONAL— While most anglers in the area are likely headed to Lake Vermilion this weekend in their quest for walleye, there are plenty of other excellent locations and other species to pursue … more
Supporting a fish properly during release.
Tips for successful catch and release
REGIONAL—Anglers who intend to release any of the fish they catch can boost the chances those fish will survive by following best practices for catch and release: • Plan fishing trips … more
Flooding at Crane Lake back in June.
Feds to tour flood area as cleanup efforts intensify
REGIONAL- The great Rainy River Basin flood is now a thing of the past for folks on Crane Lake and Lake Kabetogama, as lake levels there are within the normal rule curve. Even so, recovery efforts … more
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A snowberry clearwing, a species of sphinx moth, hovers over an orange hawkweed.
It’s a bee? It’s a hummingbird?
One of the North Country’s coolest family of insects is the one whose members are most likely to be mistaken for a bird. They’re called sphinx moths or hawk moths (family Sphingidae), … more
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