For now, every other Monday at 5 p.m. the “Passion Pit” Advisory Committee has been meeting via Zoom. The meetings have been live streamed, for the benefit of community members. Normally most committees meet monthly, but this group of civic-minded individuals realize with the summer tourist season almost here, more frequent meetings are necessary–at least for now. This Advisory Committee... READ MORE >
Nancy (Lyght) Antoine, a graduate of Cook County High School who is now the principal of Bridgewater Elementary in the Northfield Public Schools District, and a member of the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA), is Minnesota’s 2021 NAESP National Distinguished Principal (NDP). MESPA and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) present the prestigious award. “I am very... READ MORE >
First responders in northeastern Minnesota are getting a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet® network expansion currently underway by AT&T*. FirstNet has added new sites located near Cloquet on County Road 3 and in Hovland along the North Shore between Grand Marais and Grand Portage. These sites will give first responders on FirstNet – America’s public... READ MORE >
It was yet another successful Waterfall Season. Wait, what the heck is Waterfall Season, some of you may ask? Well, let me tell you. Sometime in late March or early April on the North Shore the snow starts to melt. Land is not so much terra firma but more terra sotto (thus bringing me to the beginning and end of... READ MORE >
Dry conditions mean very high fire danger persists in north-central and northeastern Minnesota. Spring outdoor recreation activity is increasing, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges outdoor enthusiasts to limit the use of campfires and use caution with off-road vehicles that could spark and start a wildfire. Northern Minnesota counties remain under open burning restrictions. Minnesota’s wildland fire management... READ MORE >
Mother Nature gave Minnesotans extra ice-free days this spring on many of the state’s water bodies, but relatively cool weather since then—including overnight lows in the 30s—means the water temperature may be lower than people expect. As anglers prepare to hit the water for Saturday’s fishing opener, it’s vital they keep this in mind and put their safety first. “The... READ MORE >
License applications are available now. Interested hunters have through Friday, June 11, to apply for one of 30 elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Seasons will run from late August to mid-October. This year’s seasons are similar to last year’s seasons, which provided hunters with more opportunities to harvest antlerless elk. Hunters can choose... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to always follow state laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. It’s important for anglers to take a few minutes for invasive species prevention every time a boat comes out of the water. Maj. Shane Kirlin, DNR operations manager, said that’s true whether or not an enforcement officer or... READ MORE >
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC), Grand Portage Health Service (GPHS) and North Shore Health (NSH) announced that their facilities will continue mask requirements and entrance point screening. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised the interim public health recommendations to state that fully vaccinated individuals can forego masks and social distancing in many settings. However, healthcare facilities... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with Share the Mic Minnesota, is kicking off a unique social media campaign to encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion on Minnesota’s public lands and waters. #MyMNOutdoorAdventure will launch May 15, in conjunction with the Governor’s Fishing Opener. Minnesotans of diverse backgrounds will be encouraged to share their stories and pictures about fishing,... READ MORE >
