The end of summer means many things. Back to school. Light sweaters. Rosé is quietly dropped for heartier reds. And it is the last hurrah for the mosquito. Let us consider. The etymology is Spanish. Mosca – fly. Ito – little. This “little fly” is an insect. The male is a vegetarian, eating only plants. Which is fine by me. […]
Lawsuit to protect Minnesota Lynx from fur trapping moves forward
A lawsuit brought by the Center of Biological Diversity asking the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to find ways of better protecting Canada lynx from being caught in fur traps can move forward, said the federal judge who issued the ruling. State and federal agencies have documented that 16 lynx have been caught in traps set for other wildlife […]
Warblers of the Northland
Jean Brislance has had a great week of bird watching— and photographing his stunning feathered friends. “Since August 1st, we (he and his wife) have observed 15 different species of warblers at our place in Lutsen, with as many as 11 different species in a single day. It feels like the fall migration is starting early this year, and we […]
Vikings fall to Esko in volleyball
The Cook County High School girls’ volleyball team opened its 2021 season with a match against mighty Esko in Esko and fell in three straight games. All the three games ended with the Vikings falling 25-13, 25-13, 25-13. The match was played August 26 and was a conference game. Esko is now 1-0 while the Vikings are 0-1 on the […]