Boundary Waters Permits
As the snowflakes fall and the lakes begin to turn solid we’re thinking about Boundary Waters Permits. There’s a brand new website and this year we’ll be better able to issue BWCAW permits. That’s still a long ways away …
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Ontario Fishing Licenses
We have just received the updated price list for Ontario Fishing Licenses effective January 1, 2009. There are a number of choices for non-residents to choose from. 8-day Sport Fishing Tag $43.50 Sport Fishing Tag $68.00 Conservation Fishing Tag …
Deer Hunter Shot
The darkest moment in the hunting season here was when a local man was critically wounded in an accident near Littlefork. He had been mistaken for a deer in the oncoming dusk of the first day of the season. …
Ice Maker
This week looks perfect for making ice. Cold temperatures and only a 30% chance of snow would make for some good solid ice to start the winter off right. I’m never completely comfortable when I’m walking, skiing or …
Keep Your Cool
And your refrigerator’s too! Does a glance at your electricity bills make your voice go falsetto? The Bite Chill. Just reduce your fridge’s energy use – easy with our five fridge energy tips. Should be music to your ears. …
Ice, Ice Baby So Cold
Looks almost like November in Minnesota. The forecast calls for snow flurries and cool temperatures. The ponds along the Gunflint Trail have frozen and the bays of some lakes are becoming solid as well. Looks like some good ice making …
Forest Fire Sprinkler Systems
Good news for residents of Cook County- The government finally awarded Cook County a 3 million dollar Wildfire Sprinkler System Grant. The first time the grants were offered was after the 1999 Blowdown storm. We’re glad we took advantage of …
Ham Run Half Marathon
It’s happening again, the Ham Run Half Marathon and 5k Fun Run. Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 for the 2nd Annual Ham Run. Last year’s race was a blast with perfect weather and awesome participants. …
Make a Wish
If you have something you have been hoping for then look to the sky. There will be stars falling from the sky this week that you can make a wish on. The Leonids Meteor Shower is coming and you …
Snow Fun
The first snow at our house is almost like Christmas morning… I hear the pitter patter of bare feet coming up the stairs, feel the excitement in the way the kids shake me and know something magical has happened as …