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Lost canoeists rescued after getting stranded in the Boundary Waters

August 23, 2017June 5, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Wilderness visitors spent several days in a swamp while rescuers searched from land, air, and water.

Officials confirm northern Minnesota mining study will proceed

May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 by Greg Seitz

The Trump administration says it will not reverse plans for comprehensive review of risks of mining near the Boundary Waters.

Quetico Park celebrates ponies that once called the wilderness home

November 14, 2018May 22, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Anishinaabe people historically worked with the semi-wild horses for winter transportation.

Lutsen ski area proposes to expand on Superior National Forest

May 15, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Plans call for an additional 140 acres of downhill skiing on publicly-owned lands in northern Minnesota.

Give back to Border Country: Volunteer in Minnesota’s north woods this summer

May 4, 2017April 30, 2017 by Greg Seitz

A wide range of opportunities are available to experience the Superior National Forest and perform stewardship.

Prescribed Burns and Logging Projects Planned to Make More Moose Habitat

April 28, 2017April 26, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Forest Service proposes multi-pronged effort to get more of the young forests moose need for food.

Voyageurs National Park Seeks Input on Five-Year Plan

April 24, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Help the National Park Service and its partners develop a shared park vision and priorities.

Blowdown damage on the Kekekabic Hiking Trail, November 2016

Northern Minnesota Man Will Spend a Month Clearing Trails in the Boundary Waters

May 4, 2017April 20, 2017 by Greg Seitz

The Kekekabic Hiking Trail was severely damaged by a windstorm last summer.

Gunflint Trail Neighbors Save Moose From Icy Lake

May 4, 2017April 11, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Local residents rescued the animal after it broke through the ice in the middle of Hungry Jack Lake.

Emerald Ash Borer Creeps Closer To Wilderness Woods

April 5, 2017April 4, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Invasive bugs that threaten to wipe out Minnesota’s ash trees have been found in Duluth, not far from the Boundary Waters.

Thirteen Miles of Lake Superior Shoreline Protected in Canada

May 4, 2017March 31, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Nature Conservancy acquires 2,500 acres of rugged North Shore landscapes and will protect it from development pressures.

Heart of the Continent Meetings in Duluth Will Discuss Geo-Tourism

May 4, 2017March 28, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Business operators, organizations, and government staff are invited to attend a series of events centered on promoting the region’s resources to visitors.

Watch: Three Months Alone in the Boundary Waters

March 26, 2017March 24, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Adventurer spends November to January in the wilderness, surviving solitude and harsh winter conditions.

Pair of polls show most Minnesotans don’t want new mines near the Boundary Waters

March 22, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Phone surveys found broad concern about mine pollution contaminating the wilderness.

Exploratory drilling near the South Kawishiwi River

Hearing in Duluth Will Offer Opportunity for Public Input on Mining

March 15, 2017March 14, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Event on Thursday will give citizens the chance to speak up about proposal to halt mining on lands near the Boundary Waters.

Twin Metals Owner Revealed as Ivanka Trump’s Washington, D.C. Landlord

March 8, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Chilean billionaire suing to advance a proposed mine next to the Boundary Waters also owns the first daughter’s house.

Annual Moose Survey Finds Small, Stable Population in Northern Minnesota

March 1, 2017February 28, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Scientists say the number of moose seems to have leveled off at about 4,000 animals for the past few years, which is less than half their historic high.

Business coalition calls for Boundary Waters protection

February 24, 2017February 23, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Two hundred business large and small have signed on to a new campaign to protect canoe country and its economic benefits.

New Invasive Plant Raises Concerns and Questions as it Nears Northern Minnesota

May 4, 2017February 20, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Starry stonewort grows underwater and drives out native plants and fish habitat.

Study: Boundary Waters visitors spent $57 million in nearby communities last summer

February 9, 2017February 8, 2017 by Greg Seitz

First-of-its-kind economic analysis found wilderness users have a significant economic impact in the region.

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