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A fence around this northern Minnesota cattle ranch may keep both calves and wolves from dying

Cooperative effort aims to help cattle rancher, wolves and wolf researchers.

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Survey: St. Louis River Estuary walleye population is up

Results from an extenisve 2021 popualtion survey shows 70% more walleyes than 2015.

June 04, 2022 08:20 AM

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New effort aims to help threatened wood turtles in Minnesota, Wisconsin

Wood and wire cages, placed in just the right spots, help keep predators out of wood turtle nests.

June 03, 2022 08:03 AM

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Extreme Northern Minnesota sees worst flooding in 72 years

The Rainy River watershed is overflowing from Lake Vermilion to Lake of the Woods, with flood records possible.

May 20, 2022 09:16 AM

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Number of bears — and bear hunters — on the rise in Minnesota

Deadline to enter 2022 Minnessota bear hunt lottery is May 6.

April 23, 2022 06:00 AM

By John Myers

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Everything you need to know about ticks (and the diseases they carry that can make you very sick)

As soon as the snow melts, blacklegged ticks and others carrying serious diseases are out looking for your blood. Don't give it to them.

April 22, 2022 07:00 AM

By John Myers

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New research confirms old theory: Wolves really do prefer old and sick moose

Michigan Tech scientists found Isle Royale wolves show a definite preference for old moose and those with osteoarthritis.

April 20, 2022 06:20 AM

By John Myers

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Damming research: Study finds beavers might not be all bad for trout streams

University of Minnesota Duluth researchers found cooler water and higher stream flows with beaver dams in place.

April 08, 2022 06:55 AM

By John Myers

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Minnesota drivers may hit 20 times the deer reported to state

A U of M study is looking for collision hotspots and how deer accidents can be reduced.

April 01, 2022 08:04 AM

By John Myers

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National Geographic 'Photo Ark' photographer adds Minnesota species to list of 12,400

Joel Sartore was in Duluth recently photographing fish at the Great Lakes Aquarium.

March 25, 2022 08:06 AM

By John Myers

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With long-eared bats now facing extinction, feds propose 'endangered' status

Once common in the Soudan Underground Mine, none of the bats were found there last winter.

March 22, 2022 10:51 AM

By John Myers

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Knife River couple embarks on epic 'Great Loop' boat trip over 2 summers

From the Great Lakes to great rivers, the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and Canadian canals, the 6,000-mile trip is one for the ages.

March 18, 2022 12:00 PM

By John Myers

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Duluth's Hawk Ridge eyes improvements at hilltop birding site

Project would add amphitheater, seating, picnic shelter and toilets to the birdwatching hotspot.

March 12, 2022 06:30 AM

By John Myers

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