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From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 15, 2024

District 6 - Two Harbors area

Last updated: 2024-04-15

CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports attending annual training at Camp Ripley during the week. Lakes continued to open around the Ely area and by the weekend several of the larger lakes were now accessible although no boating activity was seen. Other lakes like Burntside still remain almost completely ice-covered.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) patrolled his station this week checking for fishing and boating activity. Additional time was spent monitoring trapping activity.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent the week checking steelhead anglers along the North Shore. Some nice fish were caught and released. He monitored ATV-complaint areas and worked on prepping open-water equipment.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Grand Marais #2) spent time checking steelhead anglers along the North Shore. Fishing remains slow, but a few fish were observed being caught and released. Ledeen also participated in annual training at Camp Ripley.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) attended training at Camp Ripley, responded to trapping and wolf-related complaints, and monitored spring fish run activities. Ice is off most area lakes, bringing out a few boats. Enforcement action was taken for smelting without a fishing license.

CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) attended annual training at Camp Ripley and participated in a first responder event at Cook County elementary. Many youngsters were excited to talk with area COs and see patrol ATVs and squads in person. As the seasons change, ATV operators are reminded any passengers under 18 are required to wear helmets.

CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked spring fish run and ATV activity. Area streams are now ice-free, allowing angling access with some anglers starting to hook a few fish. Murray also took a nuisance-bear complaint and investigated an illegal-burning complaint. Division training was attended at Camp Ripley with other officers during the week.

Silver Bay vacant.