Mary-Jean Becker was recently honored as the Koochiching Soil and Water Conservation District Outstanding Conservationist at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Dec. 12-14 in Bloomington.
Jan. 12Voyageurs maintenance crews have been busy checking for adequate ice on snowmobile trails. Trails will be staked once the minimum amount of ice has… Login to continue reading Login…
International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club, Jan. 8: Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday to help pack down the trail from the Black River road to the Northern connection. There was lots of trees down and really wet conditions. It’s going to take some cold weather before we can get down there with the groomers.
During the threeday weekend, any Minnesota resident can go ice fishing for free if fishing with a child 15 years old or younger. Minnesotans 15 years old or younger don’t need fishing licenses any time of the year.
Jan. 10 CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1] reports ice fishing, spearing, and snowmobile activities continue to be the main emphasis of the workload, along with handling various animal-related complaints. Rainy Lake is yielding a few fish, but it is very sporadic. A youth snowmobile safety class was held with several youth receiving their certifications. Enforcement action was taken for illegal ATV operation and license violations.
Today we made it to the junction so that is officially open. Also made it down to Littlefork.
Jan. 5The staked green trail from Franks Bay to Ash River is rough out on the lakes with the last windstorm creating wind drifts. The… Login to continue reading Login…
A partnership between Polar Polers Ski Club and Essentia Health will support summer trail maintenance, and benefit all users, announce club members. Essentia Health donated $2,500 to help fund a rough cut trail mower, club members are excited to announce.
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