Cook County Whole Foods Co-op receives environmental award
GRAND MARAIS—In striving to protect both the ozone layer and climate system, the Cook County Whole Foods Co-op’s refrigeration practices have brought national attention to...
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Taking Care of Old Boats and Our Boating Heritage
As a boat builder, my favorite kind of project is to build a new custom wooden boat. To be sure, taking care of and repairing...
No ESA listing for moose
BLOOMINGTON—After a thorough review of the best available scientific and commercial information, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that the U.S. population of...
Willow Harvest
As I scurry around in the ditch, carefully organizing piles of sticks, I stop to give a friendly wave as a car slows down to...
Fatal accidents involving OHVs reach 10-year high
ST. PAUL—As of Sept. 3, 19 people in Minnesota have died in OHV (off-highway vehicle) accidents this year. By comparison, the average number of fatalities...
Boundary Waters becomes a Dark Sky Sanctuary
DULUTH—The entirety of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) gained Dark Sky Sanctuary status this summer after initial discussions began back in 2008. This...
A Surprise Visit
David Johnson and I headed up the Gunflint Trail to spend the morning calling moose. It was a calm morning, which made for perfect moose...
Minnesota DNR awarded $1.1 million federal grant to protect coastal resources
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will use a $1.1 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support the work of...