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A single milkweed plant in Linden Grove is devoured by monarch caterpillars.
MONARCH SUMMER
While the long-term prospects for the monarch butterfly remain in doubt, there is evidence that the individual efforts of people who care about this remarkable insect are making a difference. The … more
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Fourteen-year-old Jack Anderson smiles big as he poses with the eight-point buck he shot Nov. 13 using his late grandpa’s rifle.
Soudan youth bags buck in honor of his grandpa
SOUDAN— Fourteen-year-old Jack Anderson had a feeling two weeks ago as the deer season wound down. He had hunted deer before with his grandfather, Frank Gornick, of Soudan, but Frank had died … more
When large predators make a kill, it has ripple effects throughout the ecosystem, benefitting the entire food web.
Study: Predators play key role in ecosystem health
REGIONAL— A new study, recently published in the journal Oikos, has confirmed that predators play an important role in the health of ecosystems beyond their effects on the behavior and … more
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Dave Lislegard
Lislegard pushing for wolf hunt
REGIONAL— State Rep. Dave Lislegard, DFL-Aurora, is advocating for a managed wolf hunt in Minnesota as soon as federal protections are lifted on the once-threatened predator. The gray wolf was … more
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Ready to launch on Little Rice Lake, at the end of the 60-rod portage from Slim Lake.
DOWN MEMORY LANE
THE BWCAW— It had been at least 25 years since my last visit to Little Rice Lake, the one found at the end of the 60-rod portage from Slim Lake, north of Burntside. It’s a shallow, … more
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A study wolf in Voyageurs National Park.
How wolves affect forests
VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK— A new study just published by the Voyageurs Wolf Project has provided data to confirm the idea that predators, like wolves, can shape the ecosystems in which they live … more
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Recent storm damage on parts of the Laurentian and Kawishiwi ranger districts has prompted the Forest Service to offer free salvage permits.
SNF offers free wood salvage permits in wake of severe storm
REGIONAL— Looking for some free firewood, minus the cost of your labor? The Superior National Forest is issuing free wood salvage permits for several parts of the Laurentian and Kawishiwi … more
Fresh ice on the East Two River in Tower looks inviting for a skate, but be sure to test any ice before venturing out and wear a life vest as well.
Be extra cautious on early season ice this year
REGIONAL— The recent colder weather has put ice on many area lakes and ponds, but folks should keep in mind that the ice may still be too thin to support most activities on the ice, such as ice … more
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A firefighter uses a portable bladderpack to wet down birch bark as fire burns around him near the Pfeiffer Lake Campground.
Fighting fire with fire
SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST— The wind was picking up by midday but that just made the fire “snappier” in the terminology of the fire officials here who were taking advantage of a dry … more
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The science behind the scent of rain
REGIONAL— Our recent April showers have not only set the stage for new growth this spring, they have reminded us of the wonderful scent that comes in the immediate aftermath of rain. That scent … more
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Outdoors briefly
May 3 deadline to enter bear license lottery REGIONAL— If you’re planning to apply for this year’s lottery for the fall bear hunt, and haven’t done so already, you’d … more
Thick rice lined both sides of the Vermilion River last Sunday. A good crop on the river is largely an exception as the crop in most places is poor.
Rice crop generally poor in most parts of the region
REGIONAL— The quest for wild rice has been more challenging this year than most, but ricers have found a very harvestable crop along the Vermilion River, north of the Gold Mine Camp. As … 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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Five weeks after hatching, the white Cornish Crosses appear almost full grown. The other chicks are barely one-third their size.
After years of indecision, I finally took the plunge
My gradual transition from gardener to small-scale farmer took another step forward recently when the U.S. Post Office in Tower called early one morning just over a month ago to tell me that my … more
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Evening grosbeaks at a feeder near Tower this past week. Both evening and pine grosbeaks are being seen in significant numbers so far this winter.
Bird feeder bonanza?
With snow on the ground, probably for the duration, and with the bears hopefully now in bed, the bird feeding season is getting underway in earnest in our area. And that means it’s time to take … more
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A rider winds his way along a narrow trail at Hidden Valley.
DOWN IN THE VALLEY
HIDDEN VALLEY— Ely has debuted the latest contribution to the growing number of top-notch mountain bike trails in northeastern Minnesota— just be sure you’re paying attention if you … more
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Steve Abrahamson, far right, with his daughter Nova, her husband John and a friend pose during their recent visit to Antartica.
Summer in Antarctica
REGIONAL- Steve Abrahamson, of Tower, is an avid traveler, but with help and a little prodding from his even more adventurous daughter and son-in-law, he recently completed a bucket list trip to … more
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Rescuers save hunter stuck in icy marsh
PORTAGE TWP— First responders and law enforcement officers were called to rescue a hunter here this past Saturday after the man became stuck in waist deep water in a partially frozen marsh. The … 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
With good numbers of drumming grouse this spring and a warm and dry June, the fall ruffed grouse outlook appears strong.
Ruffed grouse numbers look strong again
REGIONAL— The Department of Natural Resources has good news for those who plan to hunt ruffed grouse this fall. Northern Minnesota’s spring ruffed grouse drumming counts are up again from … more
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Adam Van Tassell poses with his world record-sized fire peacock bass on a boat in the Amazon
The big fish quest
ORR- When is a world-record fish not a world record? Adam Van Tassell of Orr knows the answer to that question all too well, as his would-be world-record fish is these days lazily cruising the waters … more
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It turns out, home is where the plants are
When I leave in the spring and fall, to wait out the ice and water conditions, I must look like Granny Clampett, riding on her rocking chair, strapped down with all of her belongs on the top of 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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Want more wildlife on your property? An upcoming series of classes will show what you can do to improve wildlife habitat.
Learn to attract more wildlife
REGIONAL— Would you like to learn more about how to attract wildlife to your property? Whether you’re looking to attract more butterflies to your backyard or more whitetail deer to your … more
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The 2023-24 finch forecast cited large numbers of purple finches moving through NE Minnesota this fall. Will any show up at feeders in the North Country this winter or will they stay to our south?
Plenty of uncertainty about feeder birds this winter
REGIONAL— With the winter bird-feeding season now underway with most folks—even as winter seems to be taking a break— there is considerable uncertainty about just what birds might … more
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