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Update: Gunflint and Tofte Ranger Stations continue Old Bill prescribed burn, start at Plouff Creek

May 11, 2026 11:34AM ● By Content Editor

The fire staff of the Gunflint and Tofte Ranger Stations is planning on burning Old Bill RX and Plouff 7 RX wildlife openings on 05/11/26. Both burns are up the Sawbill Trail just south of Sawbill Landing - USFS - May 11, 2026

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Is spring here? NWS to begin issuing frost/freeze advisories and warnings May 12

May 11, 2026 11:15AM ● By Content Editor

Although the area has been experiencing colder-than-average temperatures, the NWS forecasts a warming trend beginning this week, which will keep overnight lows above the freezing mark for the foreseeable future - Boreal - May 11, 2026

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New guidebook offers coastal forest restoration strategies for North Shore landowners

May 11, 2026 09:01AM ● By Content Editor

The guidebook aims to provide practical management techniques for those living within the unique ecological corridor, referred to as the coastal forest, along Lake Superior’s North Shore - Boreal - May 8, 2026

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2026 fishing opener outlook for Cook and Lake Counties

May 07, 2026 10:05AM ● By Content Editor

While some anglers have already enjoyed getting out and fishing for stream trout, which began in April, the rest will be able to get out on lakes (at least the ones with ice out) for the main opener on Saturday, May 9 - Boreal - May 7, 2026

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota

May 05, 2026 06:07AM ● By Editor

The weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota can be found below - MN DNR - May 5,, 2026

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Superior National Forest recreation tips as fishing opener kicks off the season

May 05, 2026 05:58AM ● By Editor

With Minnesota’s fishing opener approaching, Superior National Forest officials are reminding anglers and other visitors to plan ahead, recreate responsibly, and stay safe as they head into the forest - SNF - May 5, 2026

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Cook and Lake counties added to MN DNR spring burning restrictions

May 04, 2026 09:11AM ● By Content Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has expanded the area subject to open burning restrictions of vegetative debris, as warm and dry weather spreads throughout the state - MN DNR - May 4, 2026

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First evidence of reproducing cougar population in Minnesota documented in over 100 years

May 04, 2026 09:07AM ● By Content Editor

For the first time in over 100 years, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed evidence of reproducing cougar populations within Minnesota - Boreal - May 1, 2026

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Pile burning planned for locations along the Gunflint Trail beginning May 1

Apr 30, 2026 09:10AM ● By Content Editor

Beginning as early as May 1 through May 6, fire staff from the Gunflint and Tofte Ranger Stations within the Superior National Forest plan to conduct pile burning, pending favorable weather and environmental conditions - Boreal - April 30, 2026

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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources releases 2025 Deer Harvest Report

Apr 29, 2026 09:51AM ● By Content Editor

Overall, the organization reported that 449,056 total hunters participated across all seasons in 2025 in the state, with a hunter success rate of 35.0% - Boreal - April 29, 2026

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