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A group of volunteers begin putting plants in the ground alongside the Lakewalk.

Volunteers Plant Monarch Habitat Along Lakewalk

07/17/2018 05:10 PM

A couple sections of the Lakewalk will now feature pollinator-friendly habitats. Tuesday, volunteers planted milkweed and other native species along a section near 26th Avenue E.

Yellowstone Sees Second-Busiest June Ever

Study to Investigate Lifespan of Walleye in Minnesota Lake

Census Suggests UP Wolf Population Stable, Thriving

Federal Agency Considers Dropping Wolf Protections

Birkie Leaders Break Ground for Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center

Celebration for New Campground at Lake Vermilion

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Federal officials have given the final OK to a plan to move more wolves onto Isle Royale.

Feds OK Plan to Rebuild Isle Royale Wolf Population

Up North: Anglers Continue Fishing to Help Fight Against ALS

Mayor Larson Proclaims "Paddlers and Rowers Week"

Report: Wisconsin Wolf Population May Be Stabilizing

Researchers say Wisconsin's wolf population may be stabilizing.

DNR Hopes to Hook More Hunters, Anglers

The state's population may be growing, but the number of hunting and fishing licenses sold is static, according to the DNR.

Gypsy Moth Treatments to Begin Monday

Planes like this one will spray an organic compound that kills gypsy moth caterpillars.

National Loon Center Proposed for Central Minn.

The Minnesota state bird, the common loon, could soon get its own place for people to learn more about the bird, its habitat and the dangers the bird faces.

Gov. Dayton is expected to address a fund that covers most of Minnesota's fish and wildlife programs. Money for the fund could run out for the program as soon as next year.

Deployed Airmen to Virtually Run William A. Irvin 5K

Airmen with the 148th are going to be able to participate in Grandma's Marathon, even though they are deployed in southwest Asia.

An update from Grandma's about the airmen from the 148th who are deployed, and get to run Grandma's.

Tribal Officials Investigate Gillnet Abandoned on Mille Lacs

Tribal authorities are investigating an abandoned gillnet found on Mille Lacs Lake that contained 67 dead walleyes.

112 pounds of walleye found in an abandoned gillnet on Mille Lacs Lake will count against tribal quotas.

Minn. Lawmakers Fail to Resolve Dispute over Muskie Stocking

Lawmakers left St. Paul without resolving a long-running dispute over the stocking of Minnesota lakes with muskies.

Among the many issues left unsettled by the Minnesota Legislature this year is muskie stocking.

Camping season is here and community members are filling up camping grounds on Memorial Day weekend.

Jay Cooke State Park Packed For Camping Season

The Focus Wildlife experts carry the two mallard ducks down to a pond.

Birds Affected by Husky Refinery Incident Released

Iron County would be Wisconsin's only bucks-only hunting location this fall under a DNR plan.

DNR Board OKs Buck-Only Hunt for Iron County

Boating Safety: Don't Keep Details About Boat Trips a Secret

Carlton Co. Man Discovers Bear Den, Gets 5,000 Pics

Jack Burke, of Stillwater, broke the old Minnesota state record of 70 inches with his catch on Friday which came in at 73 inches.

Man Catches Record Breaking Sturgeon on Rainy River

Experts Warn of Bad Year for Fleas and Ticks

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to remind visitors and campers that only approved firewood is allowed in state parks, state forests and wildlife management areas. Help stop the spread of damaging forest pests.

New Firewood Rules Aim to Protect Minnesota Forests

Sixth-graders enjoy the sights on the observation deck of the Vista Star during the River Quest.

River Quest: Lessons on the Waters That Feed Lake Superior

Gov. Mark Dayton Catches Three Fish in Annual Governor's Fishing Opener

Munger Trail Celebration and Ribbon Cutting

Stocking Up for MN Fishing Opener

Remember Northern Pike Zones as Minnesota Fishing Opener Approaches

Anglers Face Bait Shortage on Fishing Opener

Late Ice-Out Worries Minnesota Anglers as Opener Approaches

Anglers Try Their Luck at Wisconsin Fishing Opener

Almost Time for Wisconsin Fishing Opener

Lake Superior Shows Record Decline, But Still Above Average

Up North

Up North: Lakers Community Helps Build Field of Dreams

The saying goes "if you build it, they will come," but that wasn't the case for the youth baseball teams in Lawrence Lake Township. The kids were already there, all they needed was a baseball field.

Up North: Skyport Lodge Hosts HydroFlight Sports Weekend on Devil Track Lake

It was far from your typical weekend at the cabin as HydroFlight Lake Life offered flyboarding at the Skyport Lodge in Grand Marais.

Eyewitness Sports

Ramirez, Quintero Score; Minnesota United Tops Revs 2-1

Minnesota (8-11-1) has won six of its last nine home games. New England (7-6-7) has lost just twice in its last seven road games.

USA Women's Hockey Team, Maya Moore, 'Minnesota Miracle' Among ESPY Award Winners

Olympic snowboarding champion Chloe Kim won a leading three ESPYs, including best female athlete, while Alex Ovechkin claimed best male athlete.

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