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Researchers document oldest known lake trout in great lakes, found in Lake Superior

Aug 26, 2025 10:29AM ● By Content Editor

Earlier this month, researchers from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Marquette Fisheries Research Station documented the oldest known lake trout in the Great Lakes, a 62-year-old female.

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

Aug 26, 2025 08:15AM ● By Editor

The weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota can be found below - MN DNR - August 26, 2025

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Frost advisory from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. on August 26 for northern Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties

Aug 25, 2025 07:27PM ● By Content Editor

A Frost Advisory is in effect again tonight for inland northeast Minnesota from 3 AM to 9 AM Tuesday. Lows into the 30s are expected, especially in low-lying areas - NWS - Aug 25, 2025

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Hunters urged not to shoot ear-tagged, radio-collared research bears

Aug 24, 2025 07:50AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota bear hunting season opens Monday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is once again asking hunters to avoid shooting marked research bears - August 24, 2025

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Fall weather outlook for Minnesota

Aug 20, 2025 09:12AM ● By Content Editor

A rollercoaster of weather conditions this summer has many wondering what fall will bring. While local schools will welcome back students in the next couple of weeks, fall officially begins on the autumnal equinox, which is on September 22 at 1:19 p.m. in Cook County and Grand Portage - Boreal - August 20, 2025

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

Aug 19, 2025 05:54AM ● By Editor

The weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota can be found below - MN DNR - August 19, 2025

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Minnesota 2025 wild rice outlook and harvesting regulations

Aug 16, 2025 05:32AM ● By Content Editor

The official wild rice harvesting season in Minnesota runs from August 15 to September 30, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. However, the state's "green rice law" prohibits harvesting unripe or "green" rice, even within these dates - Boreal - August 16, 2025

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Air quality alert extended due to 11 p.m. August 13 in northern Minnesota

Aug 12, 2025 10:59AM ● By Editor

Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category, which is unhealthy for everyone, in central and northern Minnesota - MPCA - August 9, 2026

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

Aug 11, 2025 07:12PM ● By Editor

The weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota can be found below - MN DNR - August 11, 2025

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Creeking Tree Farm tour offers insights for local producers, farmers, and aspiring commercial growers

Aug 10, 2025 07:38AM ● By Content Editor

The University of Minnesota Extension is teaming up with the Lake Superior Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association and the Northwoods Food Project to host a farm field tour at Creaking Tree Farm in Lutsen - U of M Extension - Aug 10, 2025

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