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When a ghost rings the bell on the William A. Irvin
Stephanie Ukkola

 once worked as a manager on the SS William A. Irvin, a retired US Steel ore carrier that sailed the Great Lakes from 1938 until it’s retirement in 1978. The vessel now … more
DNR offering help to private forestland owners
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting private woodland owners with two or more acres of forested property to participate in a new effort to help improve forest inventory across … more
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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An angler near Fectos Point lifts a little walleye that was quickly returned to the water.
Tough conditions, solid bite
LAKE VERMILION— In the midst of a challenging spring, it was high water, rather than ice, that posed the biggest challenge to anglers here hoping to hit the lake for last Saturday’s … 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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May 11 ice-out for Vermilion
LAKE VERMILION— There was open water for Saturday’s fishing opener on Lake Vermilion, as the lake officially cleared of ice on May 11, about 12 days later than the average date of April … more
After a challenging summer for anglers on Lake Vermilion, the bite has improved markedly in recent days.
Vermilion walleye bite is suddenly hot
LAKE VERMILION— After a sometimes-challenging summer for anglers here, the fishing action on Lake Vermilion is suddenly hot— really hot. “It’s as good as I can ever … more
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Project Coordinator Mike Jackson displays a map of the Little Fork River Watershed to illustrate aspects of a sediment and soil sampling project.
Blending low-tech legwork, high-tech labwork
COOK- The gathering at Cook’s Country Connection on Thursday, Oct. 6 to talk about sedimentation in the Little Fork River might best be described as an environmental version of “preaching … more
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One of the participants in the program smiles while landing a small crappie.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
ELY- A college camping trip proved a life-changing experience for Kesley Ebbs, and he’s hoping to give other young people of color that same chance to experience nature on its own terms. Ebbs, … more
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Pot possession still a crime on federal lands, including BWCAW, VNP
REGIONAL- While recreational cannabis is now legal in Minnesota, outdoor recreationists should be aware that the change in law does not apply to federal lands within the Superior National Forest, … more
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An aerial view of ice ridges at Voyageurs National Park on Jan. 10.
Voyageurs National Park prepping snowmobile trail
REGIONAL- The staff at Voyageurs National Park has been chomping at the bit to get to work on the park’s winter snowmobile trails and ice roads, and now with a bit more cooperative weather a … more
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Walz signs ban on commercial turtle harvesting
REGIONAL—Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed into law a ban on commercial collection of wild turtles in the state. Each year, for-profit trappers have collected thousands of turtles … more
Buy your deer license before Sept. 7 for a chance at a doe permit
REGIONAL— If you’re hoping for a shot at an antlerless permit this year, don’t forget to purchase your firearms deer permit by Thursday, Sept. 7. Hunters who purchase their license … more
While fire conditions vary from day-to-day, the sign at the Tower Area DNR office on Tuesday reflected recent dry conditions.
Spring fire season may linger well into June
REGIONAL— A June fire season? In Minnesota? While June is typically down time for firefighters in northern Minnesota, that may not be the case this year with temperatures running well above … more
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County board delays action on dispersed camping rules
REGIONAL- County commissioners recently delayed acting on proposed rules regulating dispersed camping in St. Louis County’s state tax-forfeited properties and county-owned lands, asking for … more
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Forecasters predict expanding drought in region
REGIONAL— Last week’s major snowstorm helped but didn’t alleviate the ongoing drought conditions now in place over virtually all of northeastern Minnesota, and forecasters say they … more
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A view of the Milky Way looking north on Namakan Lake.
Voyageurs to host three-day stargazing event
REGIONAL— The National Park Service and the Voyageurs Conservancy are celebrating the natural wonder of Voyageurs National Park’s night skies with the park’s second annual summer … more
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Forest Service seeks input for changes in BWCAW management
THE BOUNDARY WATERS— Change appears to be afoot in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as officials on the Superior National Forest look to update a management plan to better fit the … more
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Mark Haarman with a buckthorn sprout he dug out, roots and all.
Battling buckthorn
REGIONAL— Mark Haarman is a man with a mission. For years, Haarman, who lives near Ely, has been waging war against an invasive shrub that has the potential to fundamentally reshape the forests … more
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As weather warms, bears become active
REGIONAL— With spring-like weather returning to the area in recent days, DNR wildlife officials are urging residents to prepare for the return of bear activity in the region by addressing food … more
DNR authorizes more species for catch-and-release records
REGIONAL—Anglers will have new opportunities to claim the glory of catching a Minnesota state record fish. Anglers can now earn catch-and-release records for 18 species beyond the four current … more
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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One of many docks on Lake Vermilion that were underwater as a result of recent flooding.
Wow! That’s a lot of water
Yeah!! Soft water for fishing opener! And lots of it! Now don’t get me wrong here, and let me make a statement for the record, I am not complaining. I am not complaining! But holy smokes, we … more
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Lienne Sethna collects an algae sample on a lake in the Boundary Waters last month.
Boundary Waters algae blooms prompt study
SMOKE LAKE— A recent story on Minnesota Public Radio sounded the alarm about a robust algae bloom on two Boundary Waters lakes, suggesting the outbreak of cyanobacteria, also known as … 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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