District 6 - Two Harbors area

Last updated: 2023-04-10

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) followed up on calls regarding angling and snowmobile activity. Border waters were worked, and a burning complaint was followed up on. He assisted the county with a search for a missing person.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Grand Marais #2) spent the week patrolling area lakes, rivers and streams. Ledeen reports lots of deer activity along Highway 61 and advises motorist to keep an eye out for deer crossing the road. Equipment maintenance and trainings were completed.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) completed online training. Snowmobile conditions and activity remained good throughout the week but have now come to an end with the warm weather. Crappie-fishing effort has been high, but success has been very low. Enforcement action was taken for expired snowmobile registration, allowing illegal juvenile operation, loud exhaust, failure to display ATV registration, and no helmet on a juvenile ATV passenger.

CO Matt Miller (Silver Bay) checked ice and water conditions as North Shore streams start to rise with snow melt. State parks are prepping for a busy spring as river flow increases. Assistance was given to local agencies with follow up to another fatal snowmobile crash. Training was attended at Camp Ripley. Enforcement action was taken for littering and snowmobile violations.

CO Kylan Hill (Tofte) reports the winter seasons are coming to an end with warm weather hitting the area. However, Hill still contacted cross-country skiers and snowmobile riders on area trails. One skier was cited after Hill determined their three-year pass expired in 2018, even though the skier was adamant they had a current pass. A stop of three snowmobile riders led to violations that included operating an unregistered snowmobile, no trail sticker, failure to display registration, failure to transfer ownership, and a modified exhaust. The lead rider of the group was held responsible for all of the violations. Hill was traveling home one evening when he came upon an illegal fire on private property. Because the responsible party had left, a visit the next morning led to a citation for burning prohibited materials. Although spring cleaning season has arrived, please depart with your refuse in a legal manner and do not burn it in your family?s campfire ring.

CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked the end of the snowmobile season along the North Shore. Anglers were still enjoying good ice conditions chasing perch and crappies. Deer are being hit in high numbers along roadways as they attempt to find snow-free areas to feed. Please slow down and watch for deer this time of year to avoid a collision.