The Hub (Senior Center) in Grand Marais will be the site of a free food distribution event on Wednesday, October 7, at 3:30 p.m. While supplies last, each household will receive shelf stable boxes of food that include two weeks of breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Please enter on the north side of the parking lot, off of First Street. Volunteers... READ MORE >
As the state’s number of fatal accidents involving off-highway vehicles (OHVs) reaches the highest level in more than a decade, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds riders to play it safe and take proper safety precautions. “We’re seeing riders of all ages and abilities out on the trails this year, which is great,” said Jon Paurus, DNR Enforcement Division... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds lake property owners to check boats and trailers, docks and boatlifts, and all other water-related equipment for invasive species when removing seasonal storage equipment. While it’s always important to look for invasive species on boats, docks and other equipment, it is especially important at this time of year. In recent years, several new... READ MORE >
Minnesota’s regular waterfowl season opens a half-hour before sunrise on Saturday, September 26. The duck season structure this year is similar to recent years. The waterfowl seasons are based on a federal framework that applies to all states in the Mississippi Flyway. Regulations for waterfowl hunting, including Canada goose, sandhill crane and other migratory bird hunting, are available wherever DNR... READ MORE >
Trappers who use snares need to know about a regulation change that is about to go into effect. Beginning Thursday, October 1, snares capable of taking a wild animal must include a breakaway device that causes the snare loop to disassemble at 350 pounds of pull as measured by a static load test. This applies to all snares, except those... READ MORE >
Benjamin (Ben) Seaton has been chosen to receive the new Arrowhead Eagles Scholarship, the first scholarship offered by the Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization. Ben’s application was one of five received by the Eagles board. As a long time member of Cook County, Ben has been active in the Cook County Search and Rescue program and was an inaugural member of... READ MORE >
A $10,000 Heritage Preservative Grant administered by the Minnesota Historical Society was used to perform a Phase II archaeological site evaluation of a portion of the St. Francis Xavier Church site at Chippewa City. The purpose was to characterize archaeological deposits near the foundation wall of the church as well as the extent of soil disturbance from previous work on... READ MORE >
After reading “Two Bucks and a Can of Gas,” Garry Morris from Finland, Minnesota, contacted author Robert (Bob) Olson about meeting him. Morris, who owns a 1930 Model A pickup, planned to visit this spring, but COVID-19 put a damper on that plan. Fast forward to Thursday, September 10, Morris, his brother and some friends met Bob at Clearwater Lodge... READ MORE >
An online questionnaire will make it easier for Minnesota deer hunters to report wildlife they see during their hunts this year. “This is a simple, direct way for hunters to share their observations of deer and also broaden our knowledge about other Minnesota species,” said Eric Michel, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources research scientist. “We’re really encouraging hunters to participate... READ MORE >
Grouse season opens Saturday, September 19. Spruce grouse hunters in northern Minnesota’s boreal forests are being asked to voluntarily submit feather samples for a genetics research project being conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in partnership with the University of Minnesota. “Hunters who enjoy pursuing these birds are critical to the success of this project and our work... READ MORE >
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