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REGIONAL— An unprecedented heat wave sent thermometers soaring across northern Minnesota earlier this week, crushing previous high temperature records by double digits in some cases. It was the … more
REGIONAL— The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting people to share their thoughts on a draft update of the state’s long-range plan for muskie. “Public input, … more
REGIONAL— A week of spring-like temperatures and plenty of sunshine has left area lakes free of ice for Saturday’s fishing opener, and just in the nick of time. That mild weather and … more
REGIONAL— Plentiful sunshine and summer-like temperatures over the past several days helped melt lingering ice on most North Country lakes just ahead of Saturday’s fishing opener, … more
REGIONAL— With the recent bout of pleasant spring weather, folks in the North Country are understandably eager to spend time in the outdoors. And while we’re still a couple weeks away … more
VOYAGEURS N.P.- Voyageurs National Park has released the summer hours of operation for the park’s four visitor centers, Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, Ash River, and, for the first time, the … more
As soon as they see me, it starts. The relentless pacing back and forth, the noisy complaints, all pressuring me to give in to their seemingly endless desire for just one thing. My chickens live to … more
REGIONAL— With most lakes in the Boundary Waters now clearing of ice, the official paddling season is just getting underway. Yet, as canoeists begin to arrive in the North Country, the … more
PIKE RIVER HATCHERY— A late start usually means a quick end to the walleye egg harvest and that was certainly the case this year as DNR fisheries staff here wrapped up their work in just five … more
They know our schedules and are obviously watching us. That point was made apparent to me yet again last Friday, when my wife Jodi left the house about the usual time to head to the office. I was … more
REGIONAL— As a second mild winter in a row comes to an end across the North Country, the region’s deer herd appears to have come through in good shape— and that should bode well for … more
VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK— The National Park Service is looking for ideas and interest for maintaining the historic Kettle Falls Hotel, a popular destination in the park. The park service has … more
Does your dog jump on guests, steal food from counters, or lunge at squirrels on walks? If so, they might need help learning impulse control. The good news? Teaching your dog to think before they act … more
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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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