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Zebra mussels confirmed in Ball Club Lake in Itasca County

07/06/2020 04:09 PM

A Minnesota DNR report says an invasive species specialist found large populations of adult zebra mussels in Ball Club Lake in Itasca County.

Giants Ridge to add 20 miles of trail

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake closed for July

Skyline Parkway now fully reopen

Wis. DNR restarts hunter safety courses in face of lawsuit

Minn. DNR changing window for state park reservations

US honeybees are doing better after bad year, survey shows

Bike maintenance is crucial to a smooth ride.

Wild elk makes rare UP appearance

Hunters take 17% more Wisconsin spring turkeys

Wisconsin state park campgrounds reopen with changes

Minnesota State Park campgrounds begin to reopen

State parks in northeastern Minnesota are in the midst of a phased reopening after the coronavirus pandemic. However, campers will have to wait until June 8 or later to camp in drive-in campgrounds at state parks on the North Shore.

Mission Creek trails parking lot off of Becks Road to temporarily close

The Beck’s Road trailhead to the Mission Creek trail system will be temporarily closed for repairs and enhancements to the parking area and connection to the trail.

Camping safety amid COVID-19

As campgrounds phase into reopening, the pandemic has more people exploring remote camping options. UMD Environmental and Outdoor Education Professor Ken Gilbertson offers safety tips to keep in mind before pitching a tent in the woods.

BWCA to reopen for overnight camping

Superior National Forest announces it will open the BWCA for both day and overnight use on Monday, May 18. The temporary modifications for permit pick-up requirements will continue.

One of many catches made on Minnesota's Fishing Opener

Memorable MN Fishing Opener

Minnesota Fishing Opener is Saturday, May 9.

Gov. Walz: Don't go far to fish

Outdoor enthusiasts reject wholesale changes to deer season

Two premier camping spots won't open overnight

Leech Lake band asks nonresidents to avoid area

Wildfire prevention week brings risk reminders

To celebrate Virtual National Park Week, Voyageurs National park is offering a number of free activities such as Kids Art, Junior Rangers and Night Sky Exploring.

Voyageurs National Park Celebrating National Park Week Social Distancing Style

Wisconsin DNR Opens Online Public Comment Period For 2020 Deer Season

Governor Walz expands outdoor recreation opportunities

DNR cancels 2020 fish egg-taking over virus fear

Northern Wis. parks spared as Evers orders closures elsewhere

Yellowstone closure likely to delay summer tourist season

MN Fishing Opener still on, but Governor's celebration postponed

DNR Encourages Anglers to Fish in their Community Ahead of Saturday's Trout Opener

Mille Lacs walleye fishing catch-and-release, closed July

DNR: 51 invasive carp in Mississippi River near La Crosse

Judge Fines Michigan Man for Poaching Wisconsin Raptor

Skiers Make their Mark at 46th Annual Birkebeiner

Up North

Duluth Man Honored with Addition of 'Larry's Lookout' to Superior Hiking Trail

The Superior Hiking Trail Association says Larry Sampson's contributions are immeasurable. They decided to honor him by adding a new point of interest along the Ely's Peak Loop and naming it 'Larry's Lookout.'

A new point of interest on the Superior Hiking Trail was named after Larry Sampson of Duluth.

Northland's 'Iron Two' Keeps Grandma's Streak Running on Virtual Race Day

Northland natives Jim Nowak and John Naslund have earned the name the Iron Two after running every Grandma's Marathon since it's inception. Having raced through rain, construction, and growing crowds, the men didn't let a virus break their streak.

WDIO Sports

Camp and Summer Season Keeping Duluth Diamond Jaxx Busy

Baseball is the reason one Florida man is spending his summer in Duluth.

The four-day John Edwards Duluth Diamond Jaxx Baseball Camp is taking place at the Buffalo House.

Brewers Release Schedule, Season Opener Set for July 24 vs. Cubs

The Milwaukee Brewers released their 60-game 2020 schedule, with their season opener set for July 24th on the road against the Chicago Cubs.

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Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake closed for July execCheckDiffShort("07/02/2020 12:21 PM","minutes",8432,5779759);

Skyline Parkway now fully reopen execCheckDiffShort("07/01/2020 05:10 PM","minutes",8432,5778835);

Wis. DNR restarts hunter safety courses in face of lawsuit execCheckDiffShort("06/26/2020 04:50 PM","minutes",8432,5773141);

Biking Brothers execCheckDiffShort("06/26/2020 11:04 AM","minutes",8432,5768023);

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Stay Off Wet Trails execCheckDiffShort("06/10/2020 11:20 AM","minutes",8436,5754874);

Hunters take 17% more Wisconsin spring turkeys execCheckDiffShort("06/11/2020 03:23 PM","minutes",8436,5757409);

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Memorable MN Fishing Opener execCheckDiffShort("05/09/2020 07:13 PM","minutes",8438,5724581);

Gov. Walz: Don't go far to fish execCheckDiffShort("05/07/2020 06:46 PM","minutes",8438,5722928);

Outdoor enthusiasts reject wholesale changes to deer season execCheckDiffShort("05/06/2020 03:58 PM","minutes",8438,5721788);

Two premier camping spots won't open overnight execCheckDiffShort("05/05/2020 03:09 PM","minutes",8438,5720792);

Leech Lake band asks nonresidents to avoid area execCheckDiffShort("05/05/2020 02:39 PM","minutes",8438,5720744);

Wildfire prevention week brings risk reminders execCheckDiffShort("04/20/2020 10:22 PM","minutes",8438,5706320);

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Wisconsin DNR Opens Online Public Comment Period For 2020 Deer Season execCheckDiffShort("04/18/2020 07:56 PM","minutes",8438,5703992);

Governor Walz expands outdoor recreation opportunities execCheckDiffShort("04/17/2020 03:24 PM","minutes",8439,5703173);

DNR cancels 2020 fish egg-taking over virus fear execCheckDiffShort("04/14/2020 01:15 PM","minutes",8439,5700330);

Northern Wis. parks spared as Evers orders closures elsewhere execCheckDiffShort("04/09/2020 12:34 PM","minutes",8439,5696817);

Yellowstone closure likely to delay summer tourist season execCheckDiffShort("04/09/2020 04:50 PM","minutes",8439,5697090);

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DNR Encourages Anglers to Fish in their Community Ahead of Saturday's Trout Opener execCheckDiffShort("03/27/2020 09:38 PM","minutes",8439,5686411);

Mille Lacs walleye fishing catch-and-release, closed July execCheckDiffShort("03/18/2020 11:52 AM","minutes",8439,5677538);

DNR: 51 invasive carp in Mississippi River near La Crosse execCheckDiffShort("03/13/2020 05:46 PM","minutes",8439,5673847);

Judge Fines Michigan Man for Poaching Wisconsin Raptor execCheckDiffShort("02/25/2020 04:14 PM","minutes",8439,5656362);

Skiers Make their Mark at 46th Annual Birkebeiner execCheckDiffShort("02/22/2020 10:31 PM","minutes",8439,5653542);

Duluth Man Honored with Addition of 'Larry's Lookout' to Superior Hiking Trail execCheckDiffShort("07/01/2020 10:52 PM","minutes",8440,5777816);

Northland's 'Iron Two' Keeps Grandma's Streak Running on Virtual Race Day execCheckDiffShort("06/25/2020 05:50 PM","minutes",8440,5769812);

Camp and Summer Season Keeping Duluth Diamond Jaxx Busy execCheckDiffShort("07/06/2020 10:56 PM","minutes",8440,5784409);

Brewers Release Schedule, Season Opener Set for July 24 vs. Cubs execCheckDiffShort("07/06/2020 08:22 PM","minutes",8440,5784288);