Bear complaints on the rise in Duluth, Two Harbors

Bear complaints in Duluth and Two Harbors are on the rise this summer, according to Department of Natural Resources officials.

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Emergency rule makes Hubbard County’s Lester Lake catch-and-release only

Anglers must immediately release all fish caught in Hubbard County’s Lester Lake, according to an emergency rule adopted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Butterflies are free to fly

In late July, Marlene and I completed our 18th “4th of July” butterfly count season in northern Minnesota.

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RU ready for gr8 high tech angling?

Cellular phones, once used for the sole purpose of calling others, can now assist anglers in the quest to catch more fish.

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Climb to top of Everest will complete historic triple trek for Grand Marais man

Two down, one to go. Polar explorer Eric Larsen of Grand Marais and Boulder, Colo., will attempt to summit Mount Everest in late October. If he does, he will achieve his goal of becoming the first person to reach the South Pole, North Pole and the top of Mount Everest in one year’s time.

• Eric Larsen

DNR To consider pike changes in Crow Wing lakes

A special regulation that requires anglers to release all northern pike less than 40 inches long in Fifth and Sixth Crow Wing lakes in Hubbard County will be the subject of a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17.

Bemidji, Walker mayors cut ribbon for Paul Bunyan Trail connection

Walker Mayor Brad Walhof and Bemidji Mayor Richard Lehmann, at center with scissors, cut the ribbon Saturday as they officially opened the Paul Bunyan Trail from Guthrie to Walker. The ceremony was held at the Guthrie Community Center and focused on the 19-mile section of trail that opened earlier this spring. The ceremony included a ride to Walker and honored Gayle Quistgard with the “Wheels of Progress” plaque for her years of trail advocacy. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

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Endurance course tests dirt bike riders

Deep in the woods north of Akeley, 120 dirt bike riders tested their endurance Sunday on a grueling path no wider than a foot in places.

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Let Spiderman’s powers guide the rod

We’ve all had a fishing trip or two where things simply didn’t seem to go the right way. Maybe some equipment malfunctioned or way too many fish escaped from the hook before making it over the gunnel.

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Butterflies: Casualties of the skeeter war in upper Red River Valley

Parts of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks were abuzz with speculation Thursday after some residents woke up to a strange sight — dozens or even hundreds of dead dragonflies and monarch butterflies on lawns and sidewalks around the community.

• Dead Monarch butterflies

Lily the bear may be pregnant, but still with Hope

Lily the Internet-famous black bear near Ely still is with her cub, Hope, but also might be pregnant again.

• Lily

ATV deaths on the rise across Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials say they’re concerned about the recent upward trend in all-terrain vehicle deaths.

Amateur's Guide: Tales of an albino deer are ex-sighting

With the frequent moisture we’ve been having this summer, it’s easy to build up mold in your bird feeders, which can be toxic to our feathered friends.

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Northern pike are the stuff of legends

The young boy and his father were standing on the local fishing pier, lofting big round bobbers over the rails to hopefully bring home dinner. I approached and asked what was biting to which the father replied, “Not much, just a few tiny perch.”

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