REGIONAL— A bill that would lower Minnesota’s walleye limit to four remains alive in a House-Senate environmental conference committee, as lawmakers work to finalize omnibus bills ahead … more

TOWER- A 51-year-old man from rural Morrison County died Monday when he was submerged in water for two to three minutes after falling out of a boat on the north arm of Trout Lake, within the Boundary … more

REGIONAL— A dry May has continued the overall pattern that’s been in place across the region since late last summer and it has sent river levels tumbling again, to levels far below … more

“You know your place in the skyYou hold your course and your aimAnd each in your seasonReturns and returnsAnd is always the same.” From the song “Stars,” Les … more

SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST— Mother Nature helped firefighters get the upper hand on the Bezhik Fire last week, but not before the blaze impacted some private property owners in the area. While … more

LAKE VERMILION— Anglers here may have the chance to take part in a creel survey this summer, conducted by the Department of Natural Resources. It’s an important part of fisheries … more

LAKE VERMILION- To keep or not to keep? That was the question for many anglers, who were out in force here during last Saturday’s fishing opener. The Department of Natural Resources’ … more

SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST— A lightning strike fire west of Big Moose Lake, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, continued to burn as of Wednesday as Forest Service fire officials tried … more

WINTON – Nearly two dozen area youth qualified for their ATV safety certificate last weekend after completing classroom training and field testing by members of the Prospector Loop Alliance ATV … more

REGIONAL— An early ice-out across the North Country combined with one of the latest fishing openers in years, should please anglers when they hit the area lakes beginning early Saturday. … more