Environment
Out There: Rudolph, the red-tape reindeer
-If a reintroduction effort in the 1990s hadn’t been scuttled, northern Minnesota would now be home to many sleighs’ worth of reindeer.
Points North: In the Grip of Fishing Fever, Anything Seems Possible
Shawn Perich-I'm not sure what arrived first, the fishing line or the fever. A few days ago, I noticed my preparations for the coming spring are well under way.
Northern Sky: Winter Stars & Saturn in West Quadrature
-Deane Morrison is a science writer at the University of Minnesota, where she authors the Minnesota Starwatch column.
Wildersmith January 25
Fred Smith-“His fullness” the “great spirit moon” (Gich-Manidoo-Giizis) shines down on the northland this weekend.
Points North: Should Governor Dayton Convene a Winter Tourism Summit?
Shawn Perich-There once was a saying in northern Minnesota that tourist towns "rolled up the sidewalks after Labor Day," because tourism came to a grinding halt once school began in September.
John & Maddy MacIndoe share stories of Antarctic adventure
-Buck chatted recently with seasonal residents John & Maddy MacIndoe, just back from a National Geographic excursion to Antarctica for their 40th anniversary. They shared wonderful stories about all they saw, including penguins, whales, and much more.
Points North: Despite Storm, Red Tape, Trophy Lodge Plans 2013 Opening
Shawn Perich-If you head south from Duluth on State Highway 23, you pass through a tiny corner of Wisconsin. Crossing the St.
Wildersmith January 18
Fred Smith-It’s been a little bit of déjà vu in the Gunflint corridor. The weather outside’s been frightful, only not as we would have expected.
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.
