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Top: A view of the newly renovated barn, now the home of Sharon Beatty and David Stanton, near Cook, with restored prairie flowers.
A field transformed
COOK- For Sharon Beatty and David Stanton, the concept of home is about more than a building. So, when the couple decided to restore a century-old barn in rural Cook as their new home, they needed a … more
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Mesabi Trail ridership is booming
REGIONAL— Interest in the Mesabi Trail continues to grow, and the St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority, which manages the trail, has the data to prove it. Thanks to more than … more
Grouse season is a great time to spend time in the woods with friends, or just your best friend.
Heavy June rains may have limited grouse reproduction
REGIONAL— Hunters are unlikely to see a repeat of last year’s phenomenal grouse season this year when they head to the forest roads and trails starting Saturday. But that doesn’t … more
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District Ranger Aaron Kania
District Ranger Kania talks about upcoming Leopold symposium
ELY- Kawishiwi District Ranger Aaron Kania had two objectives during his presentation to the Tuesday Group here last week– to promote the Aldo Leopold-themed conservation symposium coming to … more
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A major washout along Forest Road 113 on the Laurentian District was one of many experienced on the Superior National Forest from the June 18 rainstorm.
Forest road repair going slowly on the Superior
REGIONAL— Nearly two dozen forest roads within the Superior National Forest remained closed as of this week, and those closures could impact access to many parts of the forest as the fall … more
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Ozzie Reif showing his hand-made hiking gear at the Ely Folk School on Monday. Reif is hiking 110 miles from Ely to Grand Marais. He plans to arrive at Grand Marais in time to give a talk this Friday, Aug. 30.
Trekking in handmade gear
ELY- For most outdoors enthusiasts, the prospect of a 110-mile hike would have them headed to the nearest gear store. Not Ozzie Rief, of Ely. Instead, as Rief prepared for his hike from Ely to Grand … more
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Two male bears greet each other. The bear season gets underway Sept. 1.
Spotty natural foods should aid hunters this year
REGIONAL— Bear hunters have reason for optimism when they head to their stands beginning this Sunday. Bear numbers appear to be up and natural food sources appear to be in shorter supply than … more
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Don’t let early frost end your garden season
REGIONAL—No matter where you garden there never seems to be enough time to grow and enjoy all your favorite vegetables.  Start preparing now to extend your growing season and continue … more
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The former Kek fire tower looms over Kekekabic Lake in 1940. Those who manned the lonely tower often spent months without direct human contact.
The origins of the Kekekabic
ELY—A new historical paper, published in booklet form by Becky Rom earlier this summer, highlights the origins of the 40-mile-long Kekekabic Trail, based primarily on the experiences of her … more
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A weathered sign is set for a facelift as part of a work day set for Saturday at the Pine Island Wildlife Management Area.
Sportsmens groups pitching in to improve local WMA
LAKE VERMILION— As many as 50 volunteers are expected to arrive on here on Saturday as part of an effort to improve wildlife habitat and public access to a little-known wildlife management area … more
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It will be bucks only in most DPAs this year
REGIONAL— Deer hunters in the region have complained for the past several years about the lack of deer— and based on the bag limits approved for the upcoming firearms deer season, it … more
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A dozer moves freshly dumped gravel as part of construction of the new Murray Spur campground just east of Soudan.
Campground build now underway
REGIONAL— Construction on the new state campground designed specifically for off-road vehicles is well underway just east of Soudan, with an opening set for July 2025. The new facility, dubbed … more
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A canoe on Slim Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Forest service seeks comment on land purchase
REGIONAL—The Superior National Forest is seeking public comment through Tuesday, Sept. 3, on its proposal to purchase approximately 80,000 acres of state school trust lands located within the … more
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A freshly-hatched monarch rests on a flower.
Butterfly season
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The intersection of Hwy. 135 and Wiseman Rd. has proven to be a challenge for engineers with the Mesabi Trail and MnDOT.
Final miles proving the toughest for Mesabi Trail
REGIONAL— The Mesabi Trail, now just a handful of miles from completion, is a testament to the power of persistence, and a whole lot of patience. When Bob Manzoline assumed the role of project … more
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April Wamhoff
I can’t imagine my life without my three dogs
They say behind every successful women is a dog. Well, I don’t know how successful I am, but behind me there’s three of them. And I can’t imagine my life without them. Many people … more
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The floating bog along the narrows between North Hegman and Trease Lake.
Looking past the pictographs
Over the years, I’ve been into the Hegman lakes many times. Given my busy schedule, my journeys into the wilderness are limited mostly to day trips and the Hegman lakes provide a kind of … more
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April Wamhoff
Why I always try to make room for spiders
Okay, laugh all you want. I suppose it’s a little weird, but I love spiders. I say this because I did not grow up in a spider-loving family. My mother has great respect for all living things … more
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Unclaimed bear permits go on sale Aug. 6
REGIONAL— If you were unsuccessful in this year’s bear hunting permit lottery, you may still be able to obtain a permit within the state of Minnesota’s quota zone. Those who were … more
The complaining started immediately, which was exactly what I was expecting. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the past year of raising chickens, it’s that they don’t suffer in silence.
The complaint department
The complaining started immediately, which was exactly what I was expecting. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the past year of raising chickens, it’s that they don’t … more
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Don Eisenhauer, a Vermilion Lake Association volunteer points out a loon during the July 8 loon count. Spotters sighted a total of 193 loons.
Loon count results mixed
LAKE VERMILION— Exceptionally high water levels stemming from the June 18 rainstorm may have contributed to a decline in the number of loon chicks sighted by volunteers here during the 2024 … more
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Forest service issues LaCroix Project decision
REGIONAL—The Superior National Forest has published a draft decision notice that will impact future forest management efforts across a large portion of the LaCroix ranger district. Known as the … more
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Survey: Grouse numbers stay strong
REGIONAL— Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring population counts remained similar to last year, which suggests the summer began with grouse numbers at peak levels, particularly in … more
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Bird feeders are a common attractant for bears this time of year.
Nuisance bear reports up sharply
REGIONAL— The abundant rain that has fallen over the past several weeks has left the area poised for a good berry crop later this summer. In the meantime, however, the wild food supply is … more
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The National Weather Service posted this image of the waterspout taken Sunday by a member of the public.
Waterspout sparks attention, little apparent damage
LAKE VERMILION— The National Weather Service reported a funnel cloud that touched down here this past Sunday afternoon, creating a large waterspout that was reported, photographed and video … more
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