Environment
Northern Sky: Jupiter & Discoveries in the Summer Star Triangle
-Deane [DEAN] Morrison is a science writer at the University of Minnesota. She authors the Minnesota Starwatch column, and in this feature, she shares what there is to see in the night sky each month.
Points North: Neither Frogs Nor Sunsets Should Be Taken for Granted
Shawn Perich-The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced Endangered Species Act protection is not warranted for the northern leopard frog in 19 states, including Minnesota.
Wildersmith October 14
Fred Smith-Back at Wildersmith once more! Again my thanks go out to Rosey’s dad for covering me while I made a quick run to Iowa for a grandson’s visit.
Outdoors writer Shawn Perich on the state of the Arrowhead's moose
-Buck spoke Oct. 7 with outdoors writer and Northern Wilds Editor Shawn Perich about the state of the moose population in northeastern Minnesota, and possible factors involved in the decline.
Pagami Creek Fire Update -Saturday, Oct. 8
-The Pagami Creek Fire remains at 92,682 acres and is 71% contained. Aircraft were able to keep the fire’s forward progress in check on Friday.
Dr. Gerald Niemi of NRRI on fire's effect on birds and animals
-Buck spoke Sept. 30 with Dr. Gerald Niemi of the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth about what happens to birds and animals during and after a large fire like the Pagami Creek fire.
Wildersmith September 30
Fred Smith-It’s official now, Dagwagin (fall) in the north woods. After weeks of anticipation, the glorious season of color is what it is!
Points North: Conservation or Convenience?
-Are you going duck hunting this weekend? The Sept. 27 opening date, a week earlier than the traditional first Saturday in October, is intended to give hunters more opportunities to kill ducks.
Wildersmith September 23
-Truly, east is east and west is west as old Sol kisses summer goodbye. “Fire & Ice” over the past week has been a prelude to our northland equinox.
