REGIONAL – North Country residents can get a jump on their holiday decorating. The Superior National Forest has an unlimited supply of Christmas trees, and permits are now available to purchase … more

THE BOUNDARY WATERS— Kendra Leibel had something to prove, and she received some backhanded help from Mother Nature, who threw vicious storms and record cold her way as she recently sought to … more

With the shortening days, bird migration is in full swing and no family of birds is as prominent in the woods and roadsides right now as the sparrows. Sometimes, it seems they’re everywhere, … more

Here in the North Country, the fall color season is always a special time. But this year seemed more extraordinary than ever as cold nights early in the month, combined with plentiful sunshine, … more

TOWER—If you’d like to explore the new Ancient Cedars Trail in Tower, but aren’t sure how to find it, you’ll want to take advantage of two guided hikes of the new trail being … more

REGIONAL—Want to learn more about wolves in Minnesota? The International Wolf Center will present three free online webinars.  Those wishing to take part are asked to register in advance … more

TOWER— Word is getting around about the new Ancient Cedars hiking trail network, which volunteers are close to finishing here. The roughly one-mile-long main trail is cleared, marked, and open … more

REGIONAL— The effects of drought are creeping back into the North Country after frequent rains in late July and August temporarily eased conditions here. The impact is most noticeable along the … more

REGIONAL— A sharp increase in the number of female bears taken by hunters so far this fall represents a likely setback in the ongoing effort of the Department of Natural Resources to recover … more

REGIONAL—As the state’s number of fatal accidents involving off-highway vehicles (OHVs) reaches the highest level in more than a decade, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources … more