According to a new report just out “Tests indicate Minnesota Iron Range bedrock could contain gold” . . . Tests conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources indicate there could be gold in bedrock . . . independent tests are ongoing by groups such as local Vermillion Gold. FULLContinue Reading

Today an annual historic Minnesota event takes place up north. “It’s the longest sled dog race in the lower 48 states. World class-mushers including Susan Butcher, Jamie Nelson, John and Jason Baron have competed in the nearly 400 mile event,” according to the race page. This is the Bear GreaseContinue Reading

New study concludes wolf predation is factor of moose decline, despite long disputes to such generalized claims. —Minnesota Moose: “Researchers” Reveal What’s Causing Population Declines MN Nature post on Minnesota Moose in the news May 2015 “Wolves & Minnesota’s Moose” per Howling for Wolves, an independent organization in Minnesota: “ThereContinue Reading

Elk have had a hard go of life up north, from poaching to cattle farmers and perhaps even climate change but this new plan seeks to stabilize and bring back elk herds. —”Minnesota considers importing more elk”Continue Reading

Events free unless otherwise noted. (Often to spectate is free.) ————— 02/07/16 ————— 02/07/16 Fishing Derby 7 AM–2 PM It’s time for the annual fishing derby, supported by the Lake Bronson Lions Club. Come as a contestant or a spectator and see what the lake has to offer for walleye,Continue Reading