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Monarch butterfly endangered decision near as numbers dwindle

Dec 10, 2020 01:13PM ● By Editor

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is expected to decide next week whether to extend federal protection under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to the butterfly after conservation groups petitioned for listing in 2014 and sued in 2016 to accelerate the process. By Garret Ellison of mlive.com - December 9, 2020

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Video: Demand for outdoor ice rinks increases, weather puts season on hold

Dec 10, 2020 05:59AM ● By Editor

As for the perfect ice-making conditions? FOX 9 Chief Meterologist Ian Leonard said there needs to be consistent overnight lows of 24 degrees or less and the daytime high needs to be less than 36 degrees. By Hannah Flood of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - December 9, 2020

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Video: Covid creativity renewed by fresh ideas, fresh air

Dec 10, 2020 05:27AM ● By Editor

The games are another way to inspire locals to stay fit, and experience the outdoor beauty the Northland has to offer. By Alicia Tipcke of WDIO-TV - December 9, 2020

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Minnesota sheriff reports uptick in 'butt dial' 911 calls from ice fishermen

Dec 08, 2020 05:41AM ● By Editor

According to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office, its 911 center reported the increase in pocket dials from fishermen, especially on Upper Red Lake. From KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - December 7, 2020

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Weekly Conservation Officers' Report

Dec 07, 2020 10:39AM ● By Editor

District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - December 7, 2020

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Northwest Angle businesses to establish 'guest' road

Dec 06, 2020 08:31AM ● By Editor

Local fishing resorts on North West Angle have been cut off from customers since mid-March when the border first closed. The closure has been extended a number of times since. From the International Falls Journal - December 5, 2020

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Explore the outdoors this winter hunting Minnesota small game

Dec 02, 2020 06:22AM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - December 1, 2020

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Video: Outdoor winter activities rise in popularity as experts expect another COVID-19 surge

Dec 01, 2020 06:25AM ● By Editor

Weary Minnesotans sick of staying indoors flock outside in record numbers. Lutsen's Director of Sales and Marketing Jim Vick says they are already making reservations into April and weekdays are more popular for skiing as more people work remotely. By Jennifer Hoff of KARE 11 News - November 30, 2020

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Nov 30, 2020 03:31PM ● By Editor

District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - November 30, 2020

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Outdoor activities continue in Minnesota, with restrictions

Nov 29, 2020 08:22AM ● By Editor

Beyond skiing and snowboarding, Minnesota health guidelines also allow sledding, snowmobiling and ice fishing – although the D-N-R says large contests might not be able to happen this winter. By Danny Spewak of KARE 11 News - November 27, 2020

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