Grand Marais Lions Club inducts new members

District Governor Lion Susan Winner visited the Club, and she started the ball rolling by inducting three new members Todd Smith (Tyson Smith), Jennifer Lee (Barb Backlund), Cory Pedersen (Reid Dusheck). Names in parathesis are sponsors. By Millie Spry from the Grand Marais Lions Club • May 25, 2022 Read More »

Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

CO Mary Manning (Hovland) reports rain has eased, but many forest roads remained closed or badly damaged and travelers are urged to check with local forestry offices or officers before venturing on remote roads and advised to heed the 'road closed' signs. District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the MN DNR - May 24, 2022 Read More »

Drivers urged to slow down ahead Memorial Day weekend traffic, construction

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is encouraging motorists to slow down and drive cautiously through work zones - CBS 3 News - May 23, 2022 Read More »

Flooding, submerged docks fail to sink optimism over walleye opening weekend in northern Ontario

Walleye season opened over the May long weekend but high waters are making things risky - CBC News - May 23, 2022 Read More »

Fish and Wildlife Almanac: free webinars, fish regulation updates, bass fishing opener

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • May 23, 2022 Read More »

Project in northern Minnesota forest works to protect red pines

Over 80 experimental forests in the U.S are part of a system established decades ago by a St. Paul man who saw the need to research ways to protect our ecosystems - Fox 9 News - May 23, 2022 Read More »

‘Free the Growler’ law change impacting a local, NE MN brewery

Over the weekend, MN Governor Tim Walz signed a new bill into law that raises the growler cap, allowing more breweries to sell beer to-go from their taprooms - KBJR News - May 23, 2022 Read More »

Work underway for the historical mine tour across NE Minnesota

Work continues on the historical mine pit tour in northeast Minnesota. Organizers have identified 44 spots across four counties to feature - WDIO News - May 23, 2022 Read More »

Greenwood Fire closure lifted

On Monday afternoon, the U.S. Forest Service announced that it will be lifting the Greenwood Fire Closure, which has been in place since August - WDIO News - May 23, 2022 Read More »

Two Harbors City Council approves recall election for embattled Mayor

After much debate on whether a vote could legally occur, the council voted to hold a recall election - WDIO News - May 23, 2022 Read More »