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STAFF BLOG EH? PLUS Bear news elsewhere
Its good to know that wild animal sightings make the news in places other than Duluth. A black bear made the news in Cottage Grove, Minn., when it was spotted multiple times early Wednesday in the Tw...
Posted on 5/16/13 at 12:00 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Political notebook: Politicians learn how to deal with humor (joke, joke, joke)
By Don Davis Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura was the king of deadpanning, a trait that got him in trouble more than once. He often would deliver lines, giving no indication he was joking. After ...
Posted on 1/18/13 at 5:27 PM
WESTERN WISCONSIN SPORTS Boy Scouts, outdoor groups a winning combination
You might think handing a kid a saw or a large pruning shears would be asking for trouble. Instead, it might be the action that opens the childs eyes to all that is magical about the outdoors. On Satu...
Posted on 10/25/11 at 10:57 AM
Burning restrictions moving north in Minnesota 
Annual spring burning restrictions are creeping north as the last snow melts and before the spring greenup turns fields and woods more lush.
By News Tribune staff , May 10, 2013
On scale not seen since 1950, Minnesota fishing opener on ice
On Thursday morning, just two days before Minnesota’s fishing opener, Mark Lease of Grand Rapids had a problem. It was the same problem thousands of other anglers were facing: Most northern Minnesota lakes were still sealed under a few feet of ice.
By Sam Cook , May 10, 2013
Burning restrictions moving north in Minnesota
Annual spring burning restrictions are creeping north as the last snow melts and before the spring greenup turns fields and woods more lush.
By News Tribune staff , May 09, 2013
MORNING UPDATE: Late snowstorms, frozen lakes ground northbound loons, grebes
Late-spring snow storms and frozen lakes are causing problems for migrating loons across northern Wisconsin where, in some cases, they have fallen out of the sky onto roads, farm fields and other places from which they can’t take off.
By News Tribune staff , May 09, 2013
Late snowstorms, frozen lakes ground northbound loons, grebes
Late-spring snow storms and frozen lakes are causing problems for migrating loons across northern Wisconsin where, in some cases, they have fallen out of the sky onto roads, farm fields and other places from which they can’t take off.
By John Myers , May 09, 2013
Minnesota DNR using dogs to detect zebra mussels
They’ve already been searching for guns, explosives, bodies, suspects, illegal fruit and even toxic mercury. Now, add zebra mussels to the list of targets law enforcement dogs are being trained to detect.
By News Tribune staff , May 08, 2013
Minnesota DNR using dogs to detect zebra mussels
The Department of Natural Resources today said they have added three new K-9 officers to their law enforcement staff, all of which have been trained to sniff out zebra mussels that might be hiding on boats, trailers and other gear and equipment that recently has been in the water.
By News Tribune staff , May 07, 2013
Wisconsin wolf population drops slightly
After Wisconsin’s inaugural season of wolf hunting and trapping last fall, the state’s wolf population has declined only slightly.
By Sam Cook , May 07, 2013
Grass fires reported in the Northland
Firefighters extinguish a fire in a field off of Swan Lake Road near Alborn on Sunday afternoon. Several other grass fires were reported on the Iron Range on Sunday evening, including fires near Hibbing and in Fayal Township.
By News Tribune staff , May 06, 2013
Minnesota fishing opener may not see open water in much of the Northland
Minnesota’s fishing opener is looming Saturday, and nearly all lakes from Duluth to the Canadian border were still locked in ice. Opening weekend provides a much-needed jolt of income for all kinds of businesses across the Northland.
By Sam Cook , May 05, 2013
Minnesota fishing opener info
What: Minnesota’s general fishing opener
When: Season opens at 12:01 a.m. Saturday
The talk: Anglers are watching their favorite lakes, wondering if the ice will go out before the opener.
May 05, 2013
DNR's view: Keep fishing a Wisconsin tradition
Northern Wisconsin weather for the fishing opener has been notoriously fickle over the years, and some have joked that this year may be more suited to ice fishing.
By John Gozdzialski , May 01, 2013
North Shore streams opening, but smelt aren’t running yet
Smelt? Not yet. That’s the word from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries officials.
By Sam Cook , April 30, 2013
Ice to delay fishing on some northern Wisconsin lakes
Although some northern lakes have thawed, most still will be covered by ice Saturday, when the statewide fishing season kicks off.
By Associated Press report , April 29, 2013
Officials: Twin Cities-area grass fires appear suspicious
Officials in Andover say they believe several grass fires in the area were intentionally set.
By Associated Press report , April 28, 2013
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