A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management Cisco and whitefish sport netting to open on northern lakes Netting for harvesting cisco, also referred to as tullibee, and whitefish for personal use is open this fall on designated lakes. Whitefish and cisco sport netting is open to Minnesota residents only.
Fall Foraging, part 2 This week, we continue with fall foraging! Autumn is a wonderful and ideal time to harvest berries, roots, and mushrooms – all of which are highlighted this week. Although this is a beautiful time of year to bring in nature’s harvest, it can almost feel like an intricate dance with the weather to determine when the plants are optimally ripe, and yet avoid frosts and other eager animals.
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church.
With temperatures much warmer than normal for this time of year, Devil Track Lake has bee hit with a toxic algae bloom. What are the negative affects of a toxic algae bloom, you ask? Well, according to the Cornell Richard P.
Superior National Forest Restricts Campfire Use Within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness & Modifies Wood Lake Fire Closure Drying conditions continue across northern Minnesota prompts campfire restrictions & modifies closures of lakes and portages around the Wood Lake Fire Due to continued dry conditions and worsening wildfire danger conditions, the Superior National Forest has issued an Emergency Forest Order 09-09-24-08 - effective October 1, 2024 - restricting the igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, including charcoal grills and barbeques, coal, and woodburning stoves to reduce the likelihood of a wildfire within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) of the Superior National Forest. (Forest Order 09-09-24-08).
Duluth, MN, October 1, 2024 – The Superior National Forest is closing or reducing amenities at many developed* campgrounds for the season. Dispersed and backcountry camping, as well as boat ramps, trails, and certain restrooms will remain open. Sites with gates will be closed and locked until spring.
10 YEARS AGO OCT. 11, 2014 * Two longtime employees of the Cook County Sheriff ’s Office are vying for the position of Cook County Sheriff.
With enhanced federal subsidies continuing through 2025, Minnesotans who need health insurance for next year can look forward to signing up through MNsure, Minnesota’s official health insurance marketplace. Minnesota Department of Commerce has published final rates for 2025, and MNsure’s open enrollment period starts November 1.
At the turn of the last century, Minnesota Gopher football Coach Doc Williams brought his team to Grand Marais for 'fresh air' training. This inspired the local kids to form their own squads, one in Grand Marais and one in Chippewa City.
The Grand Marais Art Colony will offer the third annual David Hahn Art Days, October 17 - 18 at Studio 21 (21 West Highway 61). The event runs from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and everyone is invited to participate in free art activities on a drop-in basis. No pre-registration is necessary.