Environment
West End News January 17
Bill Hansen-It looks like a part of the new moose research project that is being coordinated by the Department of Natural Resources might come to Sawbill. DNR wildlife biologist Dave Ingebrigtson, from Gran
Wildersmith January 11
Fred Smith-Real Gunflint Trail winter weather remains a non-issue as the area enters week two of the New Year.
Points North: DNR Addresses Major Land Issues
Shawn Perich-Major land issues affecting thousands of northern Minnesota recreational users didn't make the agenda of the DNR's annual Hunting and Fishing Roundtable, but agency leaders were more than will
Wildersmith January 4
Fred Smith-Happy New Year everyone from the upper Gunflint Trail! Here’s wishing for an upbeat 2013!
Points North: New Report Reveals 50-Year-Old Fishing Secrets
Shawn Perich-Newly released trout fishing data collected by volunteer anglers a half-century ago provide a fascinating glimpse of what the fishing was like in dozens of Minnesota streams and lakes.
LSProject: A Century of Water
Kelly Schoenfelder-Huge, endless, large—these are just a few words you might use to describe Lake Superior. At 31,700 square miles, it is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world.
Duluth News-Tribune writer Sam Cook looks back at the year in the outdoors
-Buck visited Dec. 28 with Sam Cook, longtime writer for the Duluth News-Tribune, about significant events and developments in the outdoors world in 2012. They covered the new wolf hunt, the resurgence of extraction in our economy, the future of the outdoors in the techno age, and much more.
Northern Sky: New Year, New Astronomical Milestones
-Deane Morrison is a science writer at the University of Minnesota, where she authors the Minnesota Starwatch column.
Wildersmith December 28
Fred Smith-The Gunflint is closing in on its last days of 2012. This is happening under the watchful gaze of our “little spirit moon” (Manidoo Giizisoons).
Points North: Wilderness Adventure Inspires High School Senior
Shawn Perich-Folks who fret that kids aren’t spending enough time outdoors ought to meet Mara MacDonell, a high school senior living in Grand Marais.
