First snow
Borderland’s first snow fell Sunday night into Monday, turning the world black and white. LAUREL BEAGER PHOTO Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now…
Outdoors
Nice start
The first weekend of deer hunting season offered opportunity for many hunters.Above, Ruby Gedde, 10, got her first deer at noon on opening day and might have a hard time topping it in the future.
First harvest
Ada Schafer poses for a photo with her first deer, harvested with help from dad. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now…
Cleansing the world’s waters
More than 10 years ago, scientists treated a remote experimental lake with the synthetic estrogen used in birth control:The hormone all but wiped out the fathead minnows, a major food source for lake trout, the lake’s top predator.
Deer harvest numbers available online
People who are interested in deer harvest data can find current harvest data and past harvest reports on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ deer reports and statistics webpage (mndnr.gov/mammals/deer/management/statistics.html).The page also features an interactive map and graph that visualize the data.In Minnesota, archery deer season began Sept.
Weed of the Month: The Invasion Curve
Invasive plant species establish and spread throughout our state.
Webinars on local resources
Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation offers a series of free “Ask An Expert” webinars as it studies the watershed and learns how to protect the natural resource assets.
VNP reservations open
Overnight tent camping reservations and houseboat permits for the 2025 summer season at Voyageurs National Park will open at 9 a.m.
The 2024 Field Fellowship program
The Voyageurs Conservancy Field Fellows Program is an essential component of our mission to develop the next generation of environmental leaders and preserve the rich natural resources of Voyageurs National Park.