Nicole Nelms of Hovland has received the Chancellor’s Award for the spring 2009 semester at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Nicole is the daughter of Eric and Dusty Nelms of Hovland, and is a 2005 Cook County High School graduate. She is majoring in art. […]
Smith named to St. Thomas dean’s list
Sommer Smith of Grand Marais has been named to the spring 2009 dean’s list at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. Sommer is a 2008 graduate of Cook County High School. She is the daughter of Scott Smith and Kristine Barton of Grand Marais. In order to achieve dean’s list honors, a student needs to attain a grade-point […]
Buck’s Big Fish Report
Walleye Releases Lillie Smouse B loomfield,New Mexico 28 Saganaga Stephen Foster I ndianapolis, Indiana 29 Saganaga Daune Solberg B abbitt, MN 28.50 Saganaga Curtis Blake Grand Marais, MN 28.50 Seagull Ray Lorenz N orth Oaks, MN 31 Saganaga Mike Berg Grand Marais, MN 29 N orthern Light, Ont. Robert Erickson D uluth, MN 31 Saganaga Peter King N orth Oaks, […]
Gun transport no longer requires case
Starting July 1, a hunter will no longer need to have his or her firearm in a case while driving a motor vehicle. Thenew law applies to crossbows, rifles and shotguns only—handguns must still be in a case. This change in the law will be included in the 2009 Hunting and Trapping Regulations booklet, which will be available in August. […]
Proper bait handling protects Minnesota’s waters
What we do with live bait affects our waters. Unfortunately, some waters in Minnesota are infested with invasive or exotic species—plants and animals that crowd out native species and cause ecological harm. When you’re fishing, your bait bucket and live well may become a temporary home for these unwanted aquatic hitchhikers. Aquatic invaders such as zebra mussels, spiny water fleas, […]
Ruffed grouse counts up
Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring drumming counts are significantly higher than last year across most of their range, according to a report released by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Counts have been increasing steadily since 2005, but this is the substantial annual increase we’ve been hoping for,” said Mike Larson, DNR research scientist and grouse biologist. “Drumming counts this […]
New program to introduce families to the Boundary Waters
trash. or on wash equipment kill Or, least of and the 651- The Gunflint Trail Association and Superior National Forest have partnered on development of the “Becoming a Boundary Waters Canoe Area Family” program to encourage families to enjoy and explore the Boundary Waters Area. The goal of informational materials and seminars is to help kids and parents feel comfortable, […]
Football relationships last a lifetime
Coac h's CornerThis past weekend, I was blessed with a chaotic schedule that included football, family, and friends. Theweekend was also a great reminder to me of the life-lasting relationships that are formed through the great game of football. On Friday, June 26, my family left for Sartell, Minnesota at 7:00 a.m. Five and a half hours and 270 miles of driving […]
Paddling challenges at Gunflint Trail Canoe Races
Paddlers dig in during the 2008 Gunflint Trail Canoe Races. Canoeists are invited to compete in the 2009 races on July 15 at the Gunflint Lodge waterfront. Want to try your canoe paddling skills in competition? The Gunflint Trail Canoe Races offer you the chance to enter some classic and other unique races. .Ever tried to paddle backwards, facing your […]