Points North: Biologists Find Lots of Lynx
By Shawn Perich Northern Minnesota appears to have more Canada lynx than it usually does this year. Lynx sightings have been reported throughout the winter...
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Points North: When Mother Nature Hits the Reset Button
By Shawn Perich It’s ironic that the Minnesota DNR is holding listening sessions to discuss white-tailed deer population goals during the coldest, snowiest winter in...
Points North: Lounging lynx presents food for thought
By Shawn Perich After a quiet weekend at home, we took a Sunday afternoon drive up the Arrowhead Trail just to enjoy the cold sunshine....
Points North: Is It Time to Close Minnesota’s Dog Season?
By Shawn Perich Some things stick with you. When I was a kid – grade school age — I remember seeing a pile of four...
Points North: From Forest to Farm, Certification Holds Promise
By Shawn Perich Sometimes, dear reader, you must take your medicine. Take a deep breath, adjust your reading glasses and bear with me through the...
Points North: As Eagles Fly North, On the Ground We Wait for Spring
By Shawn Perich This winter, thousands of Minnesotans became reacquainted with the venerable roof rake. As the snow piles on the shingles, it eventually reaches...
Points North: Swan Eradication Proposal Draws National Attention
By Shawn Perich In New York, a proposal to begin down-sizing the state’s non-native mute swan population is meeting resistance from a sizeable segment of...
Points North: Emergency Deer Feeding – It Comes from the Heart
By Shawn Perich In a winter defined by below zero cold and frequent snows, the Minnesota DNR made the right decision to authorize $170,000 for...