Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Environment
Descending the Mississippi by canoe from Lake Itasca to the Gulf, Paddle in Hand
-Dick chatted Jan. 3 with Lucas Will & Natalie Jackson about their Mississippi River adventure, Paddle In Hand, canoeing 2,220 miles over four months. Learn why they did it, what was most challenging, and what they learned through it all. You can also see pictures and video and read more on their Facebook page.
"Out on a Limb" author Ben Kilham on observing & living with black bears
-Buck spoke Dec. 27 with bear researcher Ben Kilham, whose work has been compared to that of Jane Goodall's research on chimps, about what he's learned over nearly 20 years of studying and living with bears. The fact that he struggles with dyslexia makes him uniquely skilled in thinking visually while observing these animals.
Polymet publishes SDEIS, public comment period opens
Jay Andersen-On Friday, December 6, Polymet released their Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for public comment.
LSProject: "A thoroughfare for tar sands crude oil shipping?"
Joe Friedrichs-Coal. Iron ore. Grain. Limestone. Cement. Salt. Wood pulp. Wind turbine components. Steel coil.
DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes
-The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources warns ice anglers, snowmobilers, skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts to use caution when going onto any lake covered or partially covered with ice, espec
West End News: November 28
Bill Hansen-There is a lot to be thankful for in the West End these days.
Deer harvest numbers down this year in northeastern Minnesota
-The 2013 deer harvest in northeastern Minnesota declined from last year.
Wildersmith on the Gunflint: November 22
Fred Smith-Life in the north woods continues to fly by. Here we are rounding the last curve of November with the final segment of year 2013 and the holiday season barreling down on us once again.
West End News: November 21
Bill Hansen-Lutsen native, Ailee Larson, is having a great year on the Saint Catherine’s University cross country running team. Ailee placed eighth out of approximately 300 runners in last week’
Public hearing to be held on Superior oil shipping terminal project
Joe Friedrichs-The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources plans to hold a public hearing in Superior on Tuesday, November 26.
