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Morning mist sits atop the ice on Lost Lake this past week.
The feel of spring
I caught spring sneaking up on winter while skiing on Lost Lake last Friday morning. It was at the end of a typically cool stretch of early April weather that followed in the wake of our snowstorm of … more
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A burn crew works a prescribed fire last spring near Pfeiffer Lake.
Prescribed burning planned on the Superior NF
REGIONAL— The air may smell a little smoky in the North Country over the next few weeks as the Superior National Forest gets its spring prescribed fire season underway. Prescribed fires help … more
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April Wamhoff
And the perennial wait for ice-out begins
I want to thank you all, from the bottom of my cold dark heart, for saving that last winter storm for me. Well, maybe the last. And in all sincerity, I am so very glad to be home that I hardly even … more
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Composite decking can last up to 50 years, making it a smart option for home renovations.
No Fuss No Muss
If you’ve long dreamed of building the perfect deck to enjoy your place at the lake or in the woods, you’ve probably considered whether natural wood or one of the new composite decking … more
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A heat pump can tame your heating bills
REGIONAL— Come April, residents here in the North Country are starting to add up the damage from the heating season. Depending on the age and the type of fuel used by your heating system, the … more
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Dylan and Sadie Klegstad and Justin Dukek, are the new owners at the Floor to Ceiling Store in Virginia. The Klegstads are at the store daily while Dukek, who still runs a flooring business in Fargo, is at the store occasionally.
New owners bring next generation to Floor to Ceiling
VIRGINIA— A seemingly off-handed comment turned into a life-changing decision for the new owners and operators of the Floor to Ceiling Store in Virginia. Sadie Klegstad had been helping her … more
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The large eyes of the hermit thrush help this bird see in low light conditions, which is when it prefers to sing its spectacular song.
A song like no other
“If you listen to the thrush and hear a thrush, you've not really heard the thrush. But if you listen to a thrush and hear a miracle, then you've heard the thrush.” … more
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While walleye numbers are down slightly on Lake Vermilion this year, there are still plenty to keep anglers smiling.
Vermilion walleye numbers dip, but remain strong
LAKE VERMILION— Walleye fishing on Lake Vermilion should be solid once again when the 2025 season gets underway on Saturday, May 10, at least based on fall test netting completed by the … more
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Deer farmers seek relief from fencing rules
REGIONAL- While the battle in federal court over a 2023 Minnesota law imposing strict regulations on the cervid farming industry rages on, the battleground shifted to the state House Agriculture and … more
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Weasels will soon be trading their winter white for summer brown fur.
Look quick to spot a weasel
Catching a glimpse of a weasel in winter always involves a bit of luck. Weasels are the only members of the Mustelidae family that turn white in winter, so they are well camouflaged against the snow. … more
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Entering the Quetico from the U.S. side could be more complicated this year than in the past.
Extra challenges and expense could await travelers
REGIONAL— If you’re thinking of traveling to Canada this summer to fish or explore the backcountry, or if you’re planning to spend time at your remote cabin north of the border, it … more
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Views differ on bill to stiffen rules on ATV trail expansion
REGIONAL- A bill that could reshape where and how Minnesotans ride off-highway vehicles – including ATVs and dirt bikes – sparked sharp debate in the Minnesota House last week, drawing … more
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The view from the back of the second dogsled, with Paige and the freight sled up ahead.
A visit to Isle of Pines
A year and a half ago, my husband and I signed up for the Dorothy Molter Museum trip to the Isle of Pines on Knife Lake to visit where Dorothy lived most of her life. The trip was for three days and … more
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Drought limiting risk of spring flooding
REGIONAL- Forecasters predict a wet weekend here in the North Country, but it likely won’t be wet enough to ease the ongoing drought conditions in the region, which have persisted since last … more
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A new take on the era of the lumberjack
REGIONAL— The folk hero Paul Bunyan, burly and bearded, wielding his oversized ax, stands astride the story of the Upper Midwest— a manly symbol of the labor that cleared the vast … more
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Two moose make their way through the Pagami burn.
Region’s moose population shows continued stability
REGIONAL— Northeastern Minnesota’s moose population remained stable for another year, continuing a trend that has now lasted more than a decade. The DNR’s annual moose survey … more
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Black spruce cones are about the size of the end of your thumb and are usually found near the top of the tree. They are purple when first ripe, but turn coppery brown later in the season.
DNR doubles payments for black spruce, jack pine cones
REGIONAL— If you’ve ever considered harvesting pine and spruce cones to earn extra money, now is your chance. Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say the seed cupboards are … more
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The regular hens keep a sharp eye out from their coop.
Managing hens akin to herding cats
I’ve been busy in recent weeks with the fallout from the pecking order. Life with chickens certainly has its advantages when a dozen eggs is going for nearly $10 a dozen in the local grocery … more
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Barring an unexpected turn in the weather, it appears the area deer herd may escape another winter with minimal mortality.
Late February melt offers more hope for deer rebound
REGIONAL— A week of well-above-normal temperatures and an extended forecast showing generally mild conditions through the first week of March, is likely to be good news for the area’s … more
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April Wamhoff
There’s so much to know about turtles in winter
Ok, not gonna lie to y’all, this year the old lady from the island has ended up in Texas for a couple of months. To be sure, the weather is better, but it ain’t all lying on the beach in … more
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DNR taking public input on area fishery plans
REGIONAL—The walleye season may have come to an end for now for most anglers, but that makes it a good time to read up and weigh in on updates to management plans for a number of area lakes. … more
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Two members of the Cranberry wolf pack make their way across a frozen beaver pond in Voyageurs National Park. The photos are among thousands taken as part of the ongoing Voyageurs Wolf Project.
Record mild winter was tough on wolves
VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK— Last winter’s record mild conditions presented an unprecedented challenge for gray wolves here, and a unique research opportunity for the Voyageurs Wolf Project, … more
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The return of daylight ramps up in February
REGIONAL— This February has been sunnier than usual, but the sunlight’s return during the month is one thing that residents of the North Country can always rely upon. Day length in the … more
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County board approves 2025 funding for AIS fight
REGIONAL— The St. Louis County Board has given preliminary approval to distribute $709,992 in state dollars earmarked for the fight against aquatic invasive species, or AIS.  The approved … more
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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