REGIONAL— Winter appeared to settle into the North Country at least two weeks early this year as a series of early-season snowfalls, beginning Oct. 17, left the region covered in a blanket of … more

REGIONAL— Bear hunters recently wrapped up their most successful season in more than a decade, with 3,198 bears registered as of Oct. 19, the day after the season ended. That’s the most … more

REGIONAL— Based on a number of reports across northern St. Louis and Lake counties, it appears that pine grosbeaks are back in the area in greater numbers than last winter. That’s good … more

We know that much of rural America is struggling with stagnation. Limited job opportunities, and declining population as young people move away in search of better opportunities. It’s an old … more

TOWER- New informational kiosks have been installed at the start of the Mesabi Bike Trail by the train depot, and at the start of the new Cedars Trail. The kiosks were installed with help from Dan … more

TOWER- Your Boat Club’s second summer on Lake Vermilion was a busy one. With families eager to try out COVID-safe activities, both boat club memberships and daily rentals almost doubled from … more

REGIONAL— Will bird fans in our area be forced to survive a second winter in a row without the presence of what is usually the highlight of a North Country winter bird feeder? That’s the … more

One of the stranger insects in the North Country can be commonly seen right now in an alder thicket near you. They’re woolly alder aphids, and if you spend time in the late summer or autumn … more

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