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Johnson to show art at Tettegouche
Staff report | December 27, 2019
Jane Johnson will be showing her painting series titled “Bold North” at the Tettegouche State Park gallery January 3-31, 2020. There will be an opening reception on Friday, January 3, 7:00-8:30pm, with an artist talk, and eclectic guitar music by Jeff Harrington of Milwaukee, Wis. Jane’s abstract landscape paintings were inspired by her travels along the North Shore and time... READ MORE >

City of Grand Marais has openings for several boards
Staff report | December 27, 2019
The City of Grand Marais currently has openings for the 2020-2022 term on: The Park Board The Planning & Zoning Commission The Public Library Board If you would like to apply for any of these positions, you can pick up an application at City Hall. The Grand Marais City Council appoints members of the public and one council member to... READ MORE >

Group formation of new Isle Royale wolves leads to territorial aggression
Staff report | December 27, 2019
Wolves translocated to Isle Royale National Park over the last year are starting to form packs, with two wolves killed in fights with other wolves, a new report from the National Park Service states. One of the wolves that died was a small male that had been one of the original two left on the island. Wolves were brought to... READ MORE >

Alpine skiers host Cook County Invite
Staff report | December 20, 2019
The Cook County Invite was held on Dec. 13th at Lutsen Mountains on Koo-Koo. One hundred thirty-eight racers skied two runs of Slalom. The weather was overcast with off and on snow flurries and temperatures in the low 20s. Thanks to Lutsen Mountains snowmaking and Mother Nature, Koo-Koo was in great shape for racing! Seven teams from Section 7, including;... READ MORE >

DNR receives mining proposal from Twin Metals Minnesota
Staff report | December 20, 2019
The Department of Natural Resources has received a project proposal from Twin Metals Minnesota (TMM) for a new mining project in Lake County in northeastern Minnesota. TMM’s proposed project would involve construction of an underground mining operation, processing facility, and dry stack tailings facility. Per the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act, the TMM proposal requires preparation of an environmental impact statement... READ MORE >

North Shore Superior Ski and Run Club annual meeting
Staff report | December 13, 2019
The North Shore Ski and Run Club will host an annual meeting on Monday, Dec. 16. Meet at the Pincushion chalet at 5 p.m. Bring your skis and join in on a group ski on the lit ski trails. At 6 p.m. there will be a potluck dinner and at 7 p.m. the NSSRC annual meeting will take place in... READ MORE >

DNR to update Minnesota’s wolf management plan
Staff report | December 13, 2019
Applications for new wolf plan advisory committee due Dec. 20 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is updating the state’s wolf management plan and is looking to the public for input. To that end, the agency is creating a new wolf plan advisory committee to help inform the update to the management plan. Applications are now open for the committee,... READ MORE >

Fisher and marten trapping season changes
Staff report | December 13, 2019
Trappers are reminded that season dates have changed for several species. The fisher and marten season is open Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, through Sunday Dec. 29, 2019, and fur registration will be Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. The bobcat season is open from Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, through Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, and fur registration will be Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020.... READ MORE >

Northern pike anglers reminded of zone regulations
Staff report | December 13, 2019
As cold temperatures continue to make ice on Minnesota lakes, ice anglers and spearers gearing up for winter fishing action are reminded that northern pike zone regulations apply. The zone regulations went into effect in May 2018 and created three distinct zones in the north central, northeastern and southern parts of the state. The northern pike regulations apply to inland... READ MORE >

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to host employment event for military veterans
Staff report | December 13, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting its third annual Veteran Employment Information Event on Thursday, Jan. 9 in St. Paul. Space is limited and pre-registration is required to attend the free event. Veterans can register for a time slot between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. by going to tinyurl.com/dnrvets2020. Many veterans want to work in a natural resources... READ MORE >
