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Spring flood risk update

STAFF REPORT The potential for spring flooding across the northland is above normal, reports the National Weather Service today. Conditions in the Rainy River Basin… Login to continue reading Login…

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They’re back

Tom Kantos saw the first gull on Rainy River at 5 p.m. Wednesday, reports his daughter Kallie Kantos. The sighting is ahead of the traditional… Login to continue reading Login…

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Fish on

Dan Zika, retired school teacher and avid outdoorsman, shown with his biggest walleye ever, caught in Sand Bay earlier this month and measuring 28 inches.… Login to continue reading Login…

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VNP Trails Report

March 1: There have not been any significant changes to any of the winter trails in the park this week. On the snowmobile trails, snow… Login to continue reading Login…

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Trails Report

VNP Snow drifts are difficult to see on some of the trails and can appear quickly so slower speeds are recommended. Frozen slush can be… Login to continue reading Login…

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The beards have it

Photographer Ben Sunne shows it’s not just the Arrowhead competitors that sport the frosty facial hair style so popular in northern Minnesota these days. He… Login to continue reading Login…

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VNP Trails Report

Voyageurs National Park maintenance crews continue to check for adequate ice on snowmobile trails. Additional trails will be open and staked once the minimum amount… Login to continue reading Login…

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Frosty starts

Fog in recent mornings around Borderland has created frost on trees and shrubs, even making an invasive species, like this wild parsnip, appear ethereal. Login to continue reading Login Sign…

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Trail Reports

Dec. 29, Voyageurs National Park: The staked green trail from Franks Bay to Ash River is groomed but rough due to snowdrifts that formed after… Login to continue reading Login…

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Trail Reports

Voyageurs National Park: Currently, Dec. 22, on lakes, there is approximately 12 inches of snow. With the last few snowfalls, a large amount of slush… Login to continue reading Login…

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