Reservations for VNP boat tours open
Voyageurs National Park staff announce that reservations open April 15 for ranger-led boat tours and North Canoe Voyage programs.The reservation system opens at 9 a.m.
Outdoors
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CO Reports
District 5 - Eveleth areaMondayCO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports a busy weekend on the Rainy River with lots of boats stretching from the Birchdale area to Lake of the Woods.
Pretty pike
Not to be outdone by brother Logan, who was included with his catch in last week’s edition, is Grace Hagen, who wants everyone to know… Login to continue reading Login…
The dance
Two sharptail grouse engage in a mating ritual aimed at attracting females. BEN SUNNE PHOTO Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Lake level targets updated
The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board Water Levels Committee has updated water level targets for the period up to April 15, report committee members.Namakan Lake’s target will remain between 1114.17 feet and the top of the rule curve.
CO Reports
MondayCO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports time was spent at Camp Ripley instructing officers on emergency vehicle operations and high-risk stops.
Wetting a line
Avid angler Logan Hagen wet a line in the Rainy River over Easter weekend with some colorful results: a lunker northern pike and sweet treat… Login to continue reading Login…
Board supports increasing public property
A plan to preserve for public use about 300 acres of now private land got support from the Koochiching County Board last month.Craig Halla, north region director of Molpus Woodlands Group, which owns the property, asked the board to support the potential sale of the property about 6 miles east of Birchdale to the state of Minnesota.Halla was joined at the March 26 board meeting by Joe Duggan, who owns a cabin on Rainy Lake, lives in Bloomington, and worked for Pheasants Forever for about 30 years.Halla said the plan is in the early stages, and would required many steps before completion.
CO REPORTS
District 5 - Eveleth areaMondayCO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports fishing on the Rainy River continues to be slow with the cold weather and the accesses iced back up.