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Bygones for Friday, May 3, 2013

News Tribune, May 3, 1973

Some Standard service stations in Duluth have instituted informal gasoline rationing because of a nationwide dealer supply allocation program. The program, reflecting the nation’s current energy crisis, will provide dealers with gasoline at the level of last year’s sales.

May 03, 2013

It’s time to get down and dirty

SAM COOK: No matter what manner of physical activity you pursue this time of year, you’re looking for trouble.

By Sam Cook , May 03, 2013

What if ice isn’t gone in time for fishing openers?

What if? That’s what anglers across the Northland are wondering. What if the ice doesn’t go out in time for Minnesota’s fishing opener on May 11 or Wisconsin’s opener on Saturday?

By Sam Cook , May 02, 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

A chance encounter with the power and violence of ice-out at Tettegouche (with video)

ANDREW KRUEGER: Perhaps Mother Nature wanted to teach me a lesson. Sitting on rocks alongside the Baptism River in Tettegouche State Park on Monday, savoring the sights and sounds of High Falls, I dared to take my iPhone out of my pocket.

By Andrew Krueger , May 01, 2013

Off-duty Minnesota sheriff’s supervisor shot by hunter

An off-duty Washington County (Minn.) Sheriff's Office supervisor was struck in the face, neck and shoulder Tuesday by pellets fired by a turkey hunter, authorities said.

By Forum News Service staff , April 30, 2013

Border Route Trail offers challenge and reward

When Ed Solstad heads for the Border Route Trail, it’s usually with a chain saw and a work crew. When backpackers or day hikers lace up for a trek on the remote route, he recommends they bring a good map or two.

By Ann Wessel , April 30, 2013

Forest visitors cautioned about possible pot-growing operations

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest officials are cautioning visitors to be aware of possible marijuana-growing operations.

By News Tribune staff , April 30, 2013

Like the beach and birds? Plover monitors needed

The St. Louis River Alliance is looking for people to watch Duluth and Superior beaches along Lake Superior this spring to check for piping plovers, rare birds that officials said they hope begin nesting in the area once again.

By News Tribune staff , April 30, 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

North Shore streams opening, but smelt not running yet

Although North Shore streams near Duluth broke open this weekend, it’ll be a while before smelt enter the streams to spawn, said Don Schreiner, DNR Lake Superior area fisheries supervisor.

By Sam Cook , April 29, 2013

MN DNR Weekly Report

April 29, 2013

Like the beach and birds? Plover monitors needed

The St. Louis River Alliance is looking for people to watch Duluth and Superior beaches along Lake Superior this spring to check for piping plovers, rare birds that officials said they hope begin nesting in the area once again.

By News Tribune staff , April 29, 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

Waterfalls rise as snow makes a loud exit up North Shore (with video)

It was a long time coming, but North Shore rivers finally are breaking out of their icy restraints and once again are putting on a show.

By Andrew Krueger , April 29, 2013