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...
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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...
Dogs of the Gunflint Trail
The folks who own and operate the many lodges, outfitters, and camps along the Gunflint Trail are undoubtedly a breed of their own. However, if...