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Off-road vehicles, including ATVs and UTVs, traveling on the Prospectors Trail.
Study finds growing economic impact from off-road riders
REGIONAL— Riders of off-road vehicles are bringing millions of dollars in economic impact to northeastern Minnesota. That’s the key finding in a newly released study conducted by the … more
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DNR to begin some trail grooming in wake of recent snow
REGIONAL— Recent snowfalls have raised hopes that the North Country may have at least an abbreviated snowmobile season, after all. Snow that fell late last week and over the past weekend left a … more
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Forest service seeking comment on Fernberg Project
ELY— The Superior National Forest is seeking public comment on its proposed Fernberg Project, an extensive forest management effort intended to reduce wildfire risk along the Fernberg corridor, … more
Nuisance bear complaints were up this past year in most of the region, but not in the BWCAW.
Superior’s bear order appears to be reducing conflicts
REGIONAL—This past year brought plenty of weather extremes, from a record mild winter to record June rain, followed by a worsening drought. Such conditions made it a tough one for the … more
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Forest service lists repairs in wake of flood
REGIONAL—The severe flooding in the wake of the June 18, 2024 rain event that dropped as much as nine inches in a matter of six hours on parts of the North Country, had an impact on much of the … more
A male purple finch tries to get a jump on the breeding season with a raised crest and a pleasant song.
Season of the finches
On a recent warm and foggy Christmas bird count near Cook, the flocks of finches defied my previous experience. With an abundant crop of tamarack and spruce cones, finches had descended on the boggy … more
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A pair of skiers enjoy the Flathorn-Gegoka trail system near Isabella.
Celebration planned for new Flathorn-Gegoka trailhead
ISABELLA— The Superior National Forest, in cooperation with Friends of the Flathorn-Gegoka Trail, has opened a new trailhead parking lot for the popular cross-country ski trail system here. The … more
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DNR considering new rulemaking to drop walleye limit to four statewide
REGIONAL— Catching your limit of walleye may become easier beginning in 2026. That’s because the Department of Natural Resources is considering lowering the bag limit on walleye from the … more
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A bucolic scene along the Little Fork River, in Koochiching County.
It’s all in the sediment
REGIONAL— While fingerprints are used mostly to fight crime, a different kind of fingerprint is helping researchers better understand the sources of the chronic turbidity that has long impaired … more
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Camping fees to increase on the Superior next year
REGIONAL— If you’re thinking of camping on the Superior National Forest next summer, it’s going to cost you a bit more than in the past. The forest service announced late last week … more
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Snowmaking investment to pay dividends for area skiers
GIANTS RIDGE— The white stuff is flying like never before here, thanks to a $16.5 million investment in new, high-tech snowmaking equipment that should allow skiers to hit the slopes at Giants … more
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Evening grosbeaks cluster at a bird feeder for black oil sunflower seeds.
It’s anybody’s guess
It appears winter has settled in around the North Country and for many folks in our area, that marks the start of the bird feeding season. As usual, the folks at the Finch Research Network have … more
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North Country just saw its 2nd warmest fall
REGIONAL— The North Country experienced its warmest autumn in more than 60 years and the second warmest on record, continuing a recent pattern of exceptionally warm fall seasons over the past … more
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Firearms buck harvest ends 12 percent higher in Arrowhead
REGIONAL— The buck harvest across northeastern Minnesota finished the regular firearms season up overall, by about 12 percent. That’s compared to final numbers from all hunts last year, … more
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DNR seeks comments on ATV trail network expansion
REGIONAL- Plans to add up to 125 miles to the Voyageur Country ATV Club’s trail system have been released by the Department of Natural Resources for public comment. The proposed project would … more
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John Eloranta was pleased with this beautiful ten-point buck that he shot near his parent’s home in Vermilion Lake Township.
Deer harvest shows consistent improvement across the region
REGIONAL— Deer registrations are up over last year in 12 of the 13 deer permit areas in northeastern Minnesota, but DNR wildlife managers are cautioning that hunters shouldn’t read too … more
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Brex McCormick poses with the eight-point buck he shot while hunting with his father north of Cook two weekends ago.
Patience pays off
COOK- For ten-year-old Brex McCormick of Cook, shooting his first big buck two weekends ago was the easy part of the hunt. The hard part? Waiting. “It really was hard because you have to be … more
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Area still in drought even as pattern change heralds more typical weather
REGIONAL— Last week’s rainfall wasn’t enough to lessen the drought status across northern St. Louis and Lake counties, although areas to the south did see some improvement thanks to … more
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Work off those Thanksgiving calories
REGIONAL—If you overdid it on Thanksgiving, consider working off some of those extra calories at a state park near you. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance fees to … more
Vince Kajala, of Cook, shot this huge ten-pointer on family property near Cook. During past seasons, his father and grandfather had previously shot large deer in the same spot.
Buck numbers continuing upward trend
REGIONAL— Minnesota’s record mild winter last year undoubtedly improved deer survival here in the North Country, but it appears to have made an even bigger difference than wildlife … more
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A view to the north from an overlook on the east side of Angleworm Lake.
Hiking the gray season
I’ve been walking with friends in a season of gray. That period between the falling of the leaves and the coming of the snow has become longer than it used to be and we’ve been making the … more
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New nonprofit dedicated to BWCAW trail preservation
REGIONAL— A new Minnesota nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of wilderness trails in the Boundary Waters is now accepting charter membership. It’s called Boundary … more
Buck numbers up slightly in North Country permit areas
REGIONAL— Hunters have registered a few more bucks over the opening weekend here in the North Country, at least as compared to the previous two years— and that’s a sign that deer … more
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North Dakota case study shows impact of winter without wolves
I’ve received considerable comment over the past few weeks in response to my two-part series looking at the causes of the decline in the deer population in our region. I was surprised that it … more
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A group of volunteers with Northland Adaptive Recreation, which operates the adaptive ski program at Giants Ridge. The program enables those with physical handicaps to enjoy downhill skiing with assistance from volunteers and modifed equipment.
Skiing for every body
REGIONAL- Drew Rouse of Babbitt, age 27, never imagined he could learn to ski. Rouse survived a traumatic brain injury when he was 18 months old and its aftermath left him with permanent physical … more
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