Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Environment
Fascinating facts & stories about nature in three-minute bites, from scientist/outdoorsman Robert Zink
-Robert Zink's new book, "The Three-Minute Outdoorsman," distills the latest news from the world of science & nature into three-minute tidbits of interesting information for the regular reader. He chatted with Dave TerSteeg May 9 about the book, and tells some great, quirky stories. Did you know that chickadees in our neck of the woods are smarter than most? Can you guess why? Take a listen.
Wildersmith on the Gunflint: May 2
Fred Smith-The Smiths are back on the Mile O Pine after a trek south where we visited kids, grandkids and reconnected with many friends. I was also a member of the great officiating crew for the 105th
Northern Sky: Saturn's Tilted Rings
-Deane Morrison is a science writer at the University of Minnesota, where she authors the Minnesota Starwatch column.
Field Notes: Northern Waterthrush, Kinglets and Warblers
-Field Notes with Molly Hoffman can be heard every Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning between 9 and 9:30. Support for Field Notes comes from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage F
West End News: May 1
-As of today, Sawbill Lake is still sporting 27 inches of ice. This is only a few inches less than I reported two weeks ago, news which could just aggravate the chronic late winter depression tha
Sunny's Back Yard: Mud Season
-It's been a lingering winter with "cement" snow, sleet, freezing rain and even a thunderstorm.
UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program fosters active lifestyles & connections to the natural world
-Patrick Kohlin, kayak instructor and web specialist for UMD's Recreational Sports Outdoor Program, chatted with Dave Ter Steeg Apr. 18 about the program, what they do, and why it's important for many reasons to connect people to the big lake. This conversation is part of our effort to gather ideas and stories about environmental sustainability along the North Shore.
Magnetic North: The horror
Vicki Biggs-Anderson-Welcome back to Magnetic North, to spring rain, spri
West End News: April 17
Bill Hansen-It’s time again for the annual West End guessing game called “when will the ice go out?” Sometimes this is a game of casual interest even when it involves small amounts of mone
Gunflint Notebook: Traveling Rough Roads
Steve Ramberg-In this edition of the Gunflint Notebook, WTIP volunteer commentator Steve Ramberg reflects on rough roads, from a driving perspective, as well as in our personal lives....
