Maranda Deschampe went 2-for-3 with two doubles and Alex Slanga and Trace McQuatters teamed up to throw a shutout to lead the Vikings to a 10-0 victory over the Floodwood Polar Bears on Friday, April 22. The Cook County High School girls’ fast pitch softball record went to 2-0 after the Vikings made the long trip to play Floodwood. Viking […]
Volunteers welcome at local schools
Just a little bit of time can make a huge difference in a child’s life. All of the local schools offer volunteer opportunities. Birch Grove Community School in Tofte, whose colorful slogan reads “Where Roots Grow Deep and Branches Reach High,” notes that one of the questions most frequently asked by parents and community members is “How can I get […]
Isle Royale winter wolf/ moose study completed
In mid-March, the National Park Service released its environmental impact statement on wolf/ moose/vegetation management at Isle Royale National Park. On April 8, Michigan Tech University researchers completed their Isle Royale winter study of moose and wolves and confirmed that there are only 2 wolves left on the island while the moose population has risen to more than 1,300. The […]
Begguya expedition begins
With the sounds of bush planes in the background Lonnie Dupre and the three members of his climbing team sorted equipment at the Talkeetna Air Taxi hangar on April 24. It was good to be back in Alaska, said Dupre. The day before the group had examined their gear, food, first aid, and tents and pared down the total weight […]
Paddling and portaging on “Journey 4 Renewal”
Four young women who have worked as canoe guides for Wilderness Canoe Base (WCB) on the Gunflint Trail will spend their summer paddling and portaging from Sea Gull Lake to Hudson Bay, a trip of 1,239 miles. The former guides are Whitney Vogel, Chelsea Froemke, Tessa Larson and Stephanie Branch and they are calling their long paddle “Journey 4 Renewal.” […]
Be on the lookout for early season boating hazards
Boaters eager to hit newly thawed lakes and rivers across the state should be on the lookout for debris in the water and the potential for ice-damaged ramps at public water accesses. Fluctuating water levels in the early spring can dislodge logs and other debris making them a navigational hazard to boaters. Lakes and rivers that have experienced major flooding […]
Another unusual winter
The powerful wind and sunshine this week took care of the remaining snow and ice, as we enter the next season. The big part of Saganaga Lake might still have an iceberg floating around, but the visible part of Gunflint and Seagull are wide-open and ready for the types of toys that float. This winter was unique in that we […]
