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District 6 - Two Harbors area

Last updated: 2025-03-10

CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports some snowmobile activity continued around the Ely area over the week, and several complaints were taken of ATV and truck use on the snowmobile trails. Residents and visitors are reminded that there are still snowmobiles using the trails and no other motor vehicles are allowed to travel on any designated snowmobile trail. Violations included angling with unattended lines, angling with no license in possession, and operating a motor vehicle on a designated snowmobile trail.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) checked snowmobilers and anglers on area lakes. Wahlstrom and other area officers helped at the Cook County Middle School exploratory ice fishing day. The students had a great day on the ice and landed several nice splake to take home and enjoy. Enforcement action was taken for angling violations.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Hovland) spent time patrolling fishing and snowmobiling activities. Recent warm weather is going to take its toll on the snowmobile trails. Fishing remains slow for anglers, but plenty of ice on the lakes will keep the season going for some time.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) reports a busy week of working complaints and responding to calls. Enforcement action included several instances of driving vehicles on a grant-in-aid snowmobile trail. Trails are still snow-covered and will be for some time and will be strictly enforced. Additional violations encountered were fishing without a license, litter, no shelter tag, and failure to display snowmobile registration.

CO Megan Franzen (Silver Bay) spent the week monitoring snowmobile and ice angling activity throughout the area. Snowfall during the week helped to save the local trails as the weather warmed. Enforcement action was taken for snowmobile-related violations.

CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on ice fishing and snowmobile enforcement for the week. Many snowmobilers were out enjoying their last ride of the season. Enforcement action was taken for various snowmobiling and angling related offenses.