Environment
Lake Superior diver Mark Wick tells stories of steamship America, which sank off Isle Royale nearly 100 years ago
-Matthew Brown visited with diver Mark Wick Oct. 26 about the steamship America. His third cousin was first mate on the ship when it sank off Isle Royale after hitting a submerged reef; everyone aboard was saved. The wreck is a popular dive site today, as it is in fairly protected water, and the bow is just a few feet from the surface. Mark speaks at this year's Gales of November conference in Duluth, Nov. 2 & 3.
Wildersmith October 26
Fred Smith-As the 10th segment of 2012 is fading fast, the Gunflint wilderness is becoming a place of ‘almost’ happenings.
Points North: Molpus controversy underscores need to address forest access issues
Shawn Perich-Not so long ago, northern Minnesota forests offered endless room to roam.
Northern Sky: Jupiter, opposition and more in October
-Deane Morrison is a science writer at the University of Minnesota, where she authors the Minnesota Starwatch column.
Wildersmith October 19
Fred Smith-The Wildersmith two are back on the Mile O Pine following a run south for a family visit and reunion with some great friends from my pre-northwoods days.
Points North: Students, teacher learn lessons on phony blood trail
Shawn Perich-In the world of television hunting shows, the hero always gets his deer. Most often we see footage of the mighty stag prancing around near the hunter’s stand like a cow in a pasture.
West End News: October 18
Bill Hansen-I was honored to be a part of an event that involved many West End residents last week, when Trevor Huggins of Tofte was married to Erin Bonner on the beach at Kadunce creek. The couple asked me
Why is Antarctic ice growing if the planet is warming? Scientist from Nat'l. Snow & Ice Data Center explains
-Walt Meier, research scientist at the National Snow & Ice Data Center at the U of CO, Boulder, joined Buck Oct. 12 to help explain how it is that ice cover in Antarctica is growing, even as Arctic ice is melting and the planet is warming.
Otters make art! Otter keeper at the Great Lakes Aquarium tells how
-Otters are painting at the Great Lakes Aquarium! Bob chatted recently with Tara Lieberg, otter keeper at the aquarium in Duluth, about how the otters, Zhoosh & Anang, are making art with childrens' finger paints. Their paintings are for sale at the aquarium and online.
Nosey Rosey October 12
Nosey Rosey-Nosey Rosey takes over for Wildersmith on the Gunflint this week, and she's been busy!
