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Local photographer Ben Sunne shot this photo of a wood duck, dressed in all his spring colors. If you are around water these days, you’ve… Login to continue reading Login…

STAFF REPORT With recent rains, area roads have been impacted. International Falls If you live on or travel any of the 5.5 miles of gravel… Login to continue reading Login…

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Obviously, winter is not over, with Borderland receiving about 5 inches Tuesday and Wednesday. That’s not unusual for April in Borderland, but this winter is… Login to continue reading Login…

Bob Brown shared this photo of a robin in his yard, another of the signs of spring experienced in Borderland. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access…

Birchdale, or the end of the rainbow as Capt. Mike Hanson calls it, has some extra folks now, as Rainy River is again accessible for the early walleye and catch-and-release lake sturgeon seasons. If you plan to fish from Nelson’s Landing, be prepared for a walk, or as some have done, a bike ride, from your parked vehicle and the landing. Lake sturgeon catch-and-release only season ends April 23’; walleye and sauger early season closes April 14. PHOTO BY CAPT. MIKE HANSON

Trumpeter swans on Rainy River March 21 mingle with Canada geese on the migration north. Some of the swans appear to be starting their breeding behavior, with dips of the heads at one another. PHOTOS BY BEN SUNNE

Voyageurs National Park Wednesday: All winter trails and roads are closed for the season and the lakes have a lot of slush. Spring is nearing! … Login to continue reading Login…

Tuesday, March 15: Ash River/Kabetogama Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club: Arrowhead Trail groomed by International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club is holding up good! Voyageurs National Park Wednesday, March… Login to continue reading Login…

Thursday: The lake surfaces have 18 inches of snow on them. The lake riding along the stakes is nice but off trail it is rough… Login to continue reading Login…