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A normally nocturnal boreal owl, most likely a female, perches in a maple tree near bird feeders, in an apparently desperate effort to capture prey.
A nocturnal visitor during the day
A likely collapse of the small mammal population north of the border has sent large numbers of owls to northern Minnesota. That includes great gray owls, the largest owls in North America, as well as … more
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New DNR fishing rule proposals open for comment
REGIONAL—The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public to comment on proposed rules about fishing methods that, if adopted, would go into effect in March 2026. The … more
Don’t forget the “chickadee check-off”
REGIONAL—Minnesotans can support a wide range of nongame wildlife when they check the box on their tax forms to make a donation to the DNR’s Nongame Wildlife Program, commonly known as … more
A participant in this year’s Cook area Christmas Bird Count spots several finches along the Rice River.
Huge finch year reported
COOK— Participants in the Cook area Christmas Bird Count, held Dec. 28, set a some new records this year, none more outstanding than the 634 white-winged crossbills reported by the 40 … more
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ecent snows have greatly improved area snowmobile trails.
Abundant snow has trail conditions looking good
REGIONAL— Mother Nature’s snow machine has continued to deliver for the North Country in recent weeks and that has trail conditions across the region in the best shape as at any point in … more
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Participants in the recent training got to take some time out for a ski and snowshoe on an area lake.
Nearly two dozen take part in trails training
REGIONAL—More than twenty Boundary Waters hiking trail enthusiasts took part in a leadership conference this past weekend at Camp Widjiwagan, near Ely. The Boundary Waters Advisory Committee, a … more
Bob Christianson, center, talks to Zach Evans, a forester with the North St. Louis County Soil and Water Conservation District, on a visit to his property after completion of management activities to eliminate dead balsam fir.
Toward a fire resistant forest
REGIONAL— Spruce budworms continue to make their methodical march through the North Country, and that’s creating a lot of concern for property owners in those areas hard hit by the native … more
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Recent snow has allowed for the start of snowmobile trail grooming, although more snow is needed to continue that effort.
Change in the weather boosting trail conditions
REGIONAL— “Things are looking okay.” That’s the word from the Tower area trails supervisor Joe Majerus on the state of the snowmobile trail network in the area after a series … more
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Deer harvest up nine percent in Northeast MN
REGIONAL— A bit better than expected. That’s the word from the Department of Natural Resources after the agency reported a nine percent jump in the northeastern Minnesota deer harvest … more
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A lone canoe makes its way across Nina Moose Lake in the far northwestern portion of the Boundary Waters.
PLANNING MAKES PERFECT
REGIONAL— If you’re planning a wilderness canoe trip in the Boundary Waters this summer, you’ll want to finalize those plans before Wednesday, Jan. 29. That’s when permit … more
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Off-road vehicles, including ATVs and UTVs, traveling on the Prospectors Trail.
Study finds growing economic impact from off-road riders
REGIONAL— Riders of off-road vehicles are bringing millions of dollars in economic impact to northeastern Minnesota. That’s the key finding in a newly released study conducted by the … more
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DNR to begin some trail grooming in wake of recent snow
REGIONAL— Recent snowfalls have raised hopes that the North Country may have at least an abbreviated snowmobile season, after all. Snow that fell late last week and over the past weekend left a … more
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Forest service seeking comment on Fernberg Project
ELY— The Superior National Forest is seeking public comment on its proposed Fernberg Project, an extensive forest management effort intended to reduce wildfire risk along the Fernberg corridor, … more
Nuisance bear complaints were up this past year in most of the region, but not in the BWCAW.
Superior’s bear order appears to be reducing conflicts
REGIONAL—This past year brought plenty of weather extremes, from a record mild winter to record June rain, followed by a worsening drought. Such conditions made it a tough one for the … more
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Forest service lists repairs in wake of flood
REGIONAL—The severe flooding in the wake of the June 18, 2024 rain event that dropped as much as nine inches in a matter of six hours on parts of the North Country, had an impact on much of the … more
A male purple finch tries to get a jump on the breeding season with a raised crest and a pleasant song.
Season of the finches
On a recent warm and foggy Christmas bird count near Cook, the flocks of finches defied my previous experience. With an abundant crop of tamarack and spruce cones, finches had descended on the boggy … more
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A pair of skiers enjoy the Flathorn-Gegoka trail system near Isabella.
Celebration planned for new Flathorn-Gegoka trailhead
ISABELLA— The Superior National Forest, in cooperation with Friends of the Flathorn-Gegoka Trail, has opened a new trailhead parking lot for the popular cross-country ski trail system here. The … more
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DNR considering new rulemaking to drop walleye limit to four statewide
REGIONAL— Catching your limit of walleye may become easier beginning in 2026. That’s because the Department of Natural Resources is considering lowering the bag limit on walleye from the … more
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A bucolic scene along the Little Fork River, in Koochiching County.
It’s all in the sediment
REGIONAL— While fingerprints are used mostly to fight crime, a different kind of fingerprint is helping researchers better understand the sources of the chronic turbidity that has long impaired … more
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Camping fees to increase on the Superior next year
REGIONAL— If you’re thinking of camping on the Superior National Forest next summer, it’s going to cost you a bit more than in the past. The forest service announced late last week … more
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Snowmaking investment to pay dividends for area skiers
GIANTS RIDGE— The white stuff is flying like never before here, thanks to a $16.5 million investment in new, high-tech snowmaking equipment that should allow skiers to hit the slopes at Giants … more
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Evening grosbeaks cluster at a bird feeder for black oil sunflower seeds.
It’s anybody’s guess
It appears winter has settled in around the North Country and for many folks in our area, that marks the start of the bird feeding season. As usual, the folks at the Finch Research Network have … more
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North Country just saw its 2nd warmest fall
REGIONAL— The North Country experienced its warmest autumn in more than 60 years and the second warmest on record, continuing a recent pattern of exceptionally warm fall seasons over the past … more
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Firearms buck harvest ends 12 percent higher in Arrowhead
REGIONAL— The buck harvest across northeastern Minnesota finished the regular firearms season up overall, by about 12 percent. That’s compared to final numbers from all hunts last year, … more
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DNR seeks comments on ATV trail network expansion
REGIONAL- Plans to add up to 125 miles to the Voyageur Country ATV Club’s trail system have been released by the Department of Natural Resources for public comment. The proposed project would … more
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