The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the consulting firm Up! Outside and District 23/Amateur Riders Motorcycle Association (ARMCA), is creating a master plan for off-highway motorcycle (OHM) use across Minnesota. The master plan will gauge current use and trends, the desires of riders, the views of non-riders, and current and proposed opportunities. When completed, the plan will... READ MORE >
A 29-year-old Rochester, Minnesota, man died when he fell approximately 100 feet from a cliff into the Caribou River. The accident happened September 7 at approximately 9:30 p.m. Lake County law enforcement reports say Daniel Allman was hiking with a friend when he slipped and fell from a cliff into the Caribou River. His friend removed him from the water... READ MORE >
Drive-thru flu shots will be available for people nine years old and up on Tuesday, September 15, at the Grand Marais Fire Hall from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enter from 5th Avenue West. Wear clothes that allow easy access to your upper arm and wear a face covering. Bring your insurance card or... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the consulting firm Up! Outside and District 23/Amateur Riders Motorcycle Association (ARMCA), is creating a master plan for off-highway motorcycle (OHM) use across Minnesota. The master plan will gauge current use and trends, the desires of riders, the views of non-riders, and current and proposed opportunities. When completed, the plan will... READ MORE >
“Jumping worms” are a relatively new invasive species in Minnesota and they are a threat to gardens and forests,” said Laura Van Riper, DNR terrestrial invasive species coordinator. “They make rich soil more like coffee grounds. They eat plant roots, damaging garden plants and sod.” Jumping worms are a type of earthworm that looks similar to other common earthworms, such... READ MORE >
Meet Nancie Deming, a new ECFE teacher at I.S.D. 166. “I grew up on the front range of Colorado, and moved to northern Minnesota 14 years ago. Currently, I live in Two Harbors with my family. I have an Elementary Education degree from Great Basin College, a Master’s in Special Education from Western Governors University, and a Master’s in Family... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two public auctions of confiscated fishing, hunting and trapping equipment. The auctions, which will be held online because of the COVID-19 pandemic, include 501 firearms, 71 bows and a variety of other equipment. All of the equipment was confiscated as a result of serious game and fish violations. The auctions are scheduled... READ MORE >
A shortage of natural foods is causing more bear-human conflicts in northeastern and north-central Minnesota as bears gravitate toward food sources at homes, cabins and campsites. “We’re asking people to remove food sources that could attract bears from their properties or campsites,” said Andrew Tri, a bear biologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “It’s important that folks be... READ MORE >
The annual fall fly-in hosted by the Arrowhead Eagles will not be held this year due to concern for visitors gathering at the airport and the possible contraction of the coronavirus. Instead, the Eagles will concentrate on reviewing and then announcing their selection of a winner for the aviation training scholarship previously announced. “While we’re disappointed to cancel the event... READ MORE >
The popular outdoor plein air painting contest will once again be hosted by the Johnson Heritage Post and Outdoor Painters of Minnesota this fall, but with a twist. Due to the COVID- 19 pandemic precautions, the outdoor artists will be painting September 11 to September 18 in Cook County, but artists will also be allowed to paint anywhere outside of... READ MORE >
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