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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 lone cyclist pedals down a section of the Mesabi Trail.
Tower to Ely stretch nears completion
REGIONAL— Construction is now underway on the final two segments of the Mesabi Trail that will connect Tower and Ely, and both segments should be completed later this spring or summer. It marks … more
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A male common yellowthroat in the heavy cover of a willow thicket.
Bandits in the brush
Don’t look now, but there’s a masked male hiding in a brushy thicket near you. There’s no need to worry, however, since I’m talking about one of our more abundant warblers, … more
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Snowmobile fatalities on the rise
REGIONAL—December’s heavy snowfall may have set the stage for excellent snowmobiling conditions across the state, but that has also brought with it a rise in snowmobile related crashes. … more
Voyageurs National Park updates flood closures and restrictions
REGIONAL- With lake levels continuing to rise across the Rainy River Basin and not expected to recede for weeks, Voyageurs National Park officials have updated their information about closures and … more
Andy Weinzierl, of Duluth, pedals his way through the Lost Lake Swamp along the final two miles of the Arrowhead 135 course
Warmth creates its own challenges for racers
REGIONAL— Frostbite. Frozen water bottles. Those are typically the biggest challenges that participants in the Arrowhead 135 ultramarathon face along the winding course between International … more
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Warmest winter ever? It’s looking more and more likely
REGIONAL— The North Country is on track to set a new mark for the warmest winter in the historical record. While the books weren’t quite closed on January when the Timberjay went to press … more
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Canoeists fish a shoreline on Slim Lake north of Ely last fall. The BWCAW is home to more than 1,000 lakes.
Reservations now open for BWCAW
REGIONAL— Careful planning is key to a successful visit to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area this summer, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Reservations for entry permits to the 1.1 … more
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New federal law will invest in public and private forests
REGIONAL— With President Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act on Tuesday, the media has focused much of its attention on the big ticket items in the bill. Those include … more
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April Wamhoff
Island Life: Tales from the Number 9 Outhouse
I think a lot of you can relate to the evolution of our “cabins.” We started with just the land, building up as time and money could afford. And we upgraded as time went on. With the … more
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Drillers installing a new well at The Rock.
A short history of water on The Rock
You would think that when you live on an island and are surrounded by water that there couldn’t possibly ever be a problem with, well, water. Only here’s the rub. It’s all in the … more
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An aerial view of lingering ice on Lake Vermilion as of April 11. Ice was mostly limited to small bays. Big Bay had already cleared earlier in the week.
Vermilion declared clear of ice April 13
REGIONAL— In the wake of the most unusual winter in northern Minnesota history, ice-out proved equally unusual on many lakes and rivers in the region— and not only because most lakes … more
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Amy Vesel with a handful of flowers from her new flower farming operation in Embarrass. Follow her on Facebook to see when flowers are available.
Fresh flowers to go
EMBARRASS- Amy Vesel brought bouquets of her homegrown flowers from her yard to give to coworkers to brighten their office. Now that she works remotely from home, she has decided to pursue her dream, … more
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DNR fisheries tech Kamden Glade hoists a typical, large female walleye that wasn’t quite ready for egg harvest late last week.
The run is on
PIKE RIVER—Staff at the Pike River Hatchery were hoping that the wet and cold weather that settled in mid-week wasn’t going to slow down the walleye run, which finally began in earnest … more
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Ely area DNR conservation officer Sean Williams was recently recognized for his efforts in the rescue of a snowshoer in the Boundary Waters last February.
Local CO recognized for BWCAW rescue
ELY— A local DNR conservation officer has been recognized for his efforts that led to the rescue of an individual trapped deep inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area last February. Sean … more
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Take extra care out on spring trails
SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST— Land managers here are reminding trail users, both motorized and non-motorized, to practice TREAD principles when using forest trails during this sensitive … more
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Attendees take an inside look at a barrel sauna on display and for sale.
IT’S ALL ABOUT SAUNA
It was a celebration of all things sauna in Embarrass this past weekend, and Timberjay photographer Jodi Summit was on hand to capture the festivities. more
A colorful brook trout.
Minnesota stream trout season now underway
REGIONAL—Minnesota’s popular stream trout season opened April 13, with quality fishing opportunities in every region of the state. Trout anglers can find information on Minnesota’s … more
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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Former state Sen. Tom Bakk reports that the crew at his hunting camp just south of Lake Vermilion has seen more wolves than deer so far this season. But he reports his 12-year-old grandson, Cooper, pictured at right, bagged this hefty eight point buck last Saturday while on post with his uncle Mark.
Registrations down dramatically over five years ago
REGIONAL— “More wolves than deer.” That’s been a common refrain from hunters across northern St. Louis County, where the pace of the regular firearms deer season is running … more
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USFS adopts plan to help forests move
SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST— Forest planners here are taking steps now to help the national forest adapt to the changing climate through a new pilot project that includes a wide range of partners. … 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
VCS eighth-grader Libbie Schaffer, was among about two-dozen students from the Tower-based charter school to receive wilderness skills instruction recently in Ely.
Learning in the outdoors
 ELY- About two dozen students from the Vermilion Country School in Tower received a hands-on chance to learn outdoor skills from experienced guides here in Ely recently. Friends of the Boundary … more
Deer hunting is much safer today than in the past
It’s the opening of the regular firearms deer season in our area on Saturday and, like most recent years, the Department of Natural Resources is putting out its annual safety message. I know … more
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Taking photos and releasing freshwater fish like this Lake Vermilion walleye may be the healthier choice based on a new analysis of contaminants found in fish tissue.
Study: Freshwater fish pose major health risk
REGIONAL— A new study, based on data from the Environmental Protection Agency, finds that fish caught in lakes and rivers in the U.S. contain dangerously high levels of toxic synthetic … more
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