Minnesota members of Congress push PolyMet land exchange
Legislation would let mining company acquire public land despite claims that it’s a bad deal for taxpayers.
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Ten Years After the Ham Lake Fire: A Forest Regenerates
In May 2007 an out of control campfire off the Gunflint Trail grew into a wildfire that burned 75,851 acres. Ten years later, the forest is at a turning point…
Lost canoeists rescued after getting stranded in the Boundary Waters
Wilderness visitors spent several days in a swamp while rescuers searched from land, air, and water.
Gunflint Trail Neighbors Save Moose From Icy Lake
Local residents rescued the animal after it broke through the ice in the middle of Hungry Jack Lake.
Open houses and virtual meetings scheduled for Isle Royale wolf reintroduction plan
Events offer opportunity to learn, ask questions, and offer input to the National Park Service.
Forest Service Agrees to Trade Land with PolyMet
Federal government plans to give the company 6,500 acres for its mine in exchange for lands elsewhere on the National Forest.
Boundary Waters Canoe Trip Featured in New York Times Article
Canoe country rookie finds wonder and solitude along the Border Route.
‘Today’ Show Reports on Freemans’ Year in the Wilderness
NBC reporter travels to the Boundary Waters to interview married adventurers with two months left in their twelve-month trip.
Strong Winds Strike Canoe Country, Falling Trees Kill Two Campers
Severe storms wreak havoc on wilderness, blocking roads and portages and harming visitors.
Severe Storms Kill Camper, Injure Several Others in the BWCAW
A high school teacher who was the brother of a Minnesota Congressman died when a tree fell on him.
Watch: PBS Newshour Features Minnesota Mining Controversy
National television program covers PolyMet proposal and opposition from environmentalists and Chippewa bands.
Boundary Waters Permits Now Available
Reservations can be made starting today for entry points and dates during the summer quota season.
Fast Trail Reported as Minnesota Mushers Win Gunflint Dogsled Races
Mail Run featured tight competition in the snowy forests of the Canadian border.
Quetico Park Manager Emphasizes Importance of Ely as a Gateway
Busy park depends on Americans paddling across the international border.
Minnesota-Ontario Geotourism Alliance Receives Innovation Award
Online travel guide recognized for international collaboration to build region’s brand – based on its connected stories.
Ely Man Sentenced to Jail for Basswood Lake Snowmobile Chase
Barney Lakner previously served prison time for his role as the ringleader of a 2007 wilderness rampage.
Moose Numbers Are Surprisingly Steady in Voyageurs National Park
Kabetogama Peninsula offers a glimmer of hope for the rapidly disappearing species.
Potential Mining Pollution Puts St. Louis River on Endangered List
PolyMet proposal earns Lake Superior’s largest tributary an undesirable designation.
Land Swap Would Transfer 30,000 Acres of Superior National Forest to State Ownership
Proposal seeks to deal with state lands locked up in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.