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A second peak of maples, aspen, and birch is expected for this weekend across the North Country.
Second fall color peak likely this weekend
REGIONAL— An unusual fall color season appears headed toward a second climax by this weekend, after a mid-September burst of color generally faded away earlier than usual. According to the … more
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A summery September
REGIONAL— The calendar last month may have said September, but Mother Nature was still thinking summer. “You just had a typical August,” said Kenny Blumenfeld, one of the … more
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Fire danger borders on extreme in region
REGIONAL—Weeks of high temperatures and little rainfall has left much of the North Country experiencing fire danger bordering on extreme. That includes roughly the northern half of St. Louis … more
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Recent beaver activity along the Echo River had backed up water, submerging the riverbed and obstructing further progress upstream.
A little light adventure
A planned trip earlier this month to revisit the Herriman Lake trail near Crane Lake didn’t go as planned, but it made for an interesting adventure in either case. The trail, which my wife Jodi … more
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New Voyageurs National Park Manager of Interpretation and Public Affairs Kate Severson has jumped in with both feet on her new responsibilities of overseeing visitor experiences at Minnesota’s only national park.
It’s not English, but it’s what she loves
REGIONAL- For most people who take a trek into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness the experience is life-enriching, but for some, like Kate Severson, it’s life-altering. When the … more
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Forest service chooses LaCroix landscape plan
COOK- The LaCroix Landscape Project in the Superior National Forest is set to move forward after District Ranger Sunny Lucas announced last week that a plan had been selected for the first … more
Many area maples, like these, exploded into color late last week, about ten days earlier than usual.
Fall color comes early
REGIONAL— If you’re hoping to enjoy the peak of the fall colors this year across northeastern Minnesota, you’d better get out soon. A combination of several cool nights in early … more
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Dry weather returns to area
REGIONAL— Drought is creeping back into the picture in northeastern Minnesota as above-average temperatures and limited precipitation in recent weeks has parched soils and elevated fire danger. … more
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A brown-tinted black bear is lit by a setting sun. Bear registrations are up sharply this year.
Bear hunters having one of their best seasons in years
REGIONAL— Bear hunters have recorded one of their best seasons in decades this year as bears, hungry from limited natural foods, have found hunters’ baits irresistible in many cases. Bear … more
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DNR to take input on Basswood, Garden regulation changes
ELY—The Department of Natural Resources will host an open house in Ely next Tuesday to collect public comments and share information on proposed northern pike and sunfish regulation changes for … more
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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