REGIONAL— Defoliation from spruce budworm reached its highest level in Minnesota since 1995, last year. According to the DNR, approximately 303,000 acres of balsam fir and spruce suffered … more

A new bird that has become a regular at our feeders recently reminds me a bit of Rodney Dangerfield… he just gets no respect. It’s a black-billed magpie, and it’s the first time … more

REGIONAL— Open water is still months away here in the North Country, but reservations for permits in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are now open. And anyone hoping to snag a permit … more

REGIONAL— If you’re interested in deer management in parts of the North Country, the DNR is seeking your input. The DNR is in the process of setting deer population goals for several deer … more

REGIONAL— It’s no secret that northeastern Minnesota is rich in freshwater. Indeed, water is a near constant across the North Country landscape and a new study suggests one important … more

REGIONAL— It turns out that gray wolves may not be all bad when it comes to northeastern Minnesota’s moose population. A new study published last month by University of Minnesota and … more

How cold was it? Very. The Jan. 2 Isabella Christmas Bird Count, our 40th annual, ranked fourth on our list of coldest count days. This jolly fellow, above, who stopped by on his way back … more

If you’ve spent any time watching birds at a feeder, you’ve probably noticed there’s not much equality in the world of birds. There’s a pecking order, but just which birds are … more

REGIONAL— While recent snowfall has improved winter recreational trail conditions across the area, most areas would still benefit from more snow. That said, don’t let less than perfect … more

REGIONAL— The season of ice cover is growing shorter in Minnesota, and that includes lake ice here in the North Country. While the changing climate is being felt in many ways, few can be as … more