WILDLIFE
It's time to watch eagles soaring, building nests
Owls and eagles are among the first birds to be nesting in northern Minnesota.
By Steve Maanum , March 13, 2010
Klobuchar announces $31 million funding for Minnesota outdoors programs
Minnesota will receive $30,978,760 to support hunting, sport fishing, fish and wildlife conservation and education programs across the state.March 09, 2010
Birds have communal ways to weather winter 
What do small birds, such as chickadees, do to stay warm when the temperature drops below zero?
By Steve Maanum , March 06, 2010
Prairie chickens were part of our heritage
During spring, I mark some special nature days – including a trip to prairie chicken blinds so I can photograph the spring courtship activities.
By Steve Maanum , February 27, 2010
Backyard to Backwoods: Kids need the outdoors for many reasons
On Feb. 9 First Lady Michelle Obama was interviewed on ABC’s “Good Morning America” program. She was discussing a “Let’s Move” campaign designed to fight against obesity in children.
By Steve Maanum , February 20, 2010
ND Badlands bighorn sheep roundup relocates 14 wild animals
After months of preparation and Mother Nature’s cooperation, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department wrapped up an approximate $22,000 relocation project involving 14 bighorn sheep
By Lisa Call , February 16, 2010
Malfunctioning transmitters prompt second moose roundup near Duluth
Helicopter crews had to recapture eight moose last week on the Grand Portage Indian Reservation because their satellite collars weren’t transmitting data properly.
By Sam Cook , February 16, 2010
Backyard to Backwoods: Animals showing affection are great for photos
Monticello is only one Minnesota locations for viewing winter wildlife. February is also a good time to visit the National Eagle Center at Wabasha where dozens of eagles gather before spreading out to their breeding territories.
If you don’t want to go that far, visit some of the natural areas that our area has to offer.
By Steve Maanum , February 13, 2010
Ely black bear Lily gives Bear Center a boost
The North American Bear Center’s Web site had 467,000 page views during 2009 — not bad for a 2-year-old operation based in end-of-the-road Ely.
By John Myers , February 08, 2010
DNR says moose numbers continue to decline in northeastern Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says new data show the moose population in northeastern Minnesota continues to decline.
February 08, 2010
Mentoring, being mentored, foster life success
On Jan. 23 I wrote about Lily – the world-famous pregnant black bear being monitored by Ely. The birth of a black bear cub had never been filmed in the wild and on Friday, Jan. 22, with thousands of people watching on their computer screens, Lily delivered a single cub.
By Steve Maanum , February 06, 2010
Fit and flying free: Harley the bald eagle recovered and released
A fully recovered Harley the bald eagle was released Saturday as a crowd of 200 to 250 people cheered on a hillside overlooking the St. Croix River.
By Candace Renalls , January 31, 2010
Fish-killing virus has invaded Lake Superior
There appears to be no way to thwart the deadly virus that has taken a foothold in the Duluth-Superior Harbor and elsewhere.
By Sam Cook , January 28, 2010
World famous Ely black bear and cub doing well
Researchers asking for volunteer monitors via Web site
ELY, Minn. – Lily the now-famous black bear and her new cub born Friday appear to be doing well after their big day on live webcast.
January 26, 2010
Grass for gas: Ethanol causing declining grassland bird populations
A new report says government incentives for corn-based ethanol are motivating farmers to convert grasslands to cornfields, resulting in declining grassland bird populations in the Prairie Pothole Region, including Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
By Seth Tupper , January 25, 2010
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