The “Water Contact Not Recommended” advisory placed at Chicago Bay Boat Launch Beach on June 9, 2020 has been removed. Fecal indicator bacteria levels and averages have returned to acceptable levels. Chicago Bay Boat Launch Beach is located at Chicago Bay Boat Landing, located in Hovland (19 miles east of Grand Marais). Illness after water contact If anyone becomes ill... READ MORE >
If you love Lake Superior and its surrounding communities and attractions, you can make your feeling known by voting in Lake Superior Magazine’s annual “Best of the Lake” contest. But hurry, because by the time this paper comes out you will only have a few days left to cast your ballot. The deadline is June 22 and the winners will... READ MORE >
It goes without saying that this has been a historic year in many ways, and at Birch Grove Community School we have adapted with spirit. To celebrate the end of an unusual school year, the staff at Birch Grove wanted to end the year with something that had never been done before– bringing a year-end celebration to the students at... READ MORE >
While there are still some conservation officers out in the field, the majority of them have been assigned to assist local authorities in St. Paul and Minneapolis who are trying to quell the rioting and unrest in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. The announcement that there would be no CO Tales this... READ MORE >
The Cook County Sheriff ’s office has provided an update on the 29-year-old man who perished in Tuscarora Lake on May 19. There were three people in the party and the prior evening, one of them was fishing from the shore. His line became snagged and they all went into the lake in their canoe to attempt to free the... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will reopen its campgrounds at state parks, state forests and recreation areas in a phased approach beginning June 1. Governor Tim Walz announced that public and private campgrounds may reopen beginning June 1, if they create a Preparedness Plan and follow State of Minnesota campground guidelines. “We look forward to welcoming overnight visitors back... READ MORE >
The Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board recently distributed a dozen culture and tourism grants throughout the northland. One of the grants has ties to Cook County. The Coalition of Recreational Trail Users (CRTU) in St Louis, Cook and Lake County, received $20,000 to create a riding map within the three counties. A second grant for $20,000 was awarded to... READ MORE >
Dry conditions the last two weeks of April have contributed to several wildfires in northwestern Minnesota. The Department of Natural Resources warns of an outlook for similar conditions into May, increasing the potential for higher wildfire activity in the region. Everyone can do their prevention part by following current burning restrictions and being safe with fire. “Year after year, escaped... READ MORE >
Clean, drain, dispose every time This past weekend’s fishing opener comes with a reminder to always follow Minnesota’s laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Along with taking care to follow social distancing guidelines while fishing and boating, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said it’s also important to take a few minutes for invasive species prevention every... READ MORE >
Anglers can find fantastic fishing opportunities all across Minnesota. Wherever you are, chances are there is a lake, river or stream nearby with fish that can be caught. But what if that fishing pole in storage has caught more cobwebs than fish? Worry not, help is on the way from Ray Ruiz, an angler who loves to catch fish close... READ MORE >
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