The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians and minimizing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and its variants in Canada. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds foreign national boaters and anglers that travel restrictions are still in place. Unless exempt, foreign nationals, including United States citizens, cannot enter Canadian waters for any... READ MORE >
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, local leaders throughout Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region (Aitkin, Cook, Carlton, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis Counties) came together to assess their communities’ strengths and challenges in building and sustaining broadband-powered economies. Based on what they learned, eight projects emerged and will be supported through regional grants. “Arrowhead Regional leaders had the courage and... READ MORE >
Hunters have a new opportunity to harvest up to six teal during an experimental five-day early teal season and shooting hours will continue until sunset rather than ending at 4 p.m. during the first portion of Minnesota’s waterfowl hunting season. Other changes to waterfowl hunting regulations for the 2021 season include increasing the bag limit for dark geese from three... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse is thrilled to announce the cast of The Birthday Club by Phil Olson. The Birthday Club is a comedy about five women who get together for their birthdays, each with her story, to drink, celebrate, commiserate, and support each other as they negotiate through marriage, work, divorce, birth, and kids while solving the problems of the... READ MORE >
I met Tina the Tick for a coffee and scone just off the Superior Hiking trial, deep in the woods. Tina, a black-legged tick, Ixodes scapularis, is also known as a deer tick. She is currently an adult. Below is a transcription of our conversation, edited for time. Rob: Thanks again for being here. Tina: Thanks for having me. It’s... READ MORE >
The traditional Fisherman’s Picnic Run at Pincushion (hosted by the North Superior Ski and Run Club) will be an in-person event this year. The NSSRC will mow the Pincushion trails this summer so you don’t need to wait until Fisherman’s Picnic to get out and enjoy walking or running on the trails. Registration for the Fisherman’s Picnic Run will open... READ MORE >
The Forest Service invites the public to review and comment on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Tofte Landscape Project. During the comment period, the Superior National Forest will host a virtual open house on June 30, 2021, from 5:00 -7:00 PM (Central Time) where participants can learn more about the project and ask questions. “With the Tofte Landscape... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin herbicide treatment on select lands in the Two Harbors work area to ready the site for reforestation efforts. Applications totaling 189 acres in the Finland and Grand Portage State Forests will begin around June 15. Herbicides will be sprayed to reduce woody vegetation that would otherwise compete with the newly planted tree... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans to get outdoors for the many benefits outdoor recreation brings. However, increased outdoor recreation can also lead to a heightened risk for the movement of invasive species. Throughout the year, the DNR urges campers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts to protect forests, wetlands and prairies from invasive species by cleaning their gear... READ MORE >
Four new members are being sought to serve on the Second Harvest Board of Directors. “We’re conducting a more public facing board recruitment strategy to broaden our diversity and increase the size of our 11-member board of directors,” said Director Shaye Moris, Second Harvest. “As an organization serving eight counties in northeastern Minnesota (St. Louis, Carlton, Lake and Cook counties)... READ MORE >
