Watson fundraises for ALS
Local rider Tim Watson posed ride officials and Minnesota Twins players for a photo Feb. 5 showing the more than $1.5 million raised in the three-day 2022 Black Woods Blizzard Tour ‘Never Surrender’ ride for ALS Feb. 2-5.
Outdoors
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CWD bills move forward
The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee held a remote hearing this week to discuss two bills aimed at preventing the spread of chronic wasting disease among Minnesota’s wild white-tailed deer population, as well as other animal diseases.
Project officials urge caution
Voyageurs Wolf Project Feb. 9 asked on its Facebook page that snowmobilers in the Ash River area be aware of a wolf exhibiting abnormal behavior just south of Voyageurs National Park.
Nice catch
Elsa Hart caught this 28-inch walleye on Lake of the Woods Jan. 15 while fishing with her family.
WSI measures winter impact
With the state’s deer feeding ban in place in Koochiching, some people may wonder about the impact of the winter on deer survival. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a variety of information on winter’s impact on deer on its website How winter impacts deer survival | Minnesota DNR (state.mn.us).
Trail Reports
Jan. 27 Voyageurs National Park Thursday: There is approximately 15 inches of snow on the lakes currently, so while you are on the snowmobile trails, ride with caution.
ATV trail connect plan gets local support
An effort to seek state funding to extend ATV trail connections north and west to Borderland got local support recently. The Voyageurs Country ATV Club is working to connect existing trails in St.
VNP start point for journey
When most of us are just happy the daylight is growing longer in Borderland, Emily Ford will set out on a human-powered unsupported month-long journey – mostly on ice. The Duluth woman will depart Voyageurs National Park at Crane Lake Feb.
CO Report International Falls
CO John Slatinski IV (Ray) Excellent snow and trail conditions has led to an increase in snowmobilers in the area, although considerably lower than historical levels. Angler numbers have been consistent with mixed reports on success. Equipment maintenance was tended to, and administrative tasks were completed. Overall, compliance was very good the past week.
KSWCD recognizes local conservationists
Because conservation practices are important in protecting Minnesota’s land and water resources, local efforts were recognized recently by the Koochiching Soil and Water Conservation District. Each year, the state’s SWCDs recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding accomplishments in implementing conservation practices and improving Minnesota’s natural resources.