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Mike Heim, of Hayward, Wis., shows off a witches’ broom collected earlier this month in the woods north of Duluth. The brooms are genetic mutations in which the needles only grow at one-tenth to one-twentieth the rate of growth of the trees they come from. Dan Kraker | MPR Photo

Plant lovers hunt northern Minnesota for ‘witches brooms’

By Dan Kraker, MPR News 91.3 FM DULUTH – On a frigid January morning, Rich Larson scales a big tamarack tree, breaking off branches as he climbs towards his target...

news Tue, Jan 29, 2013 - 11:24pm

DNR holding 5 hearings, including next week in Bemidji, on species at risk

ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — The Department of Natural Resources is kicking off a series of five hearings across the state to give the public the chance to comment on proposed...

news / local Tue, Jan 29, 2013 - 8:53am

Minn. DNR holds hearings about endangered species

ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota wildlife officials will be discussing proposed changes to the state's endangered-species list in the next two weeks, starting with a hearing this week in Rochester...

news / region Sun, Jan 27, 2013 - 9:47am

Bradley Nelson captured this beautiful image of a purple finch perched in a tree filled with the fruit of the flowering crab.
Submitted Photo

outdoors Thu, Jan 17, 2013 - 1:57pm

Cabela's plans new stores in SC, Minn., in 2014

SIDNEY, Neb. (AP) — Cabela's Inc. is planning to open two new stores to sell outdoor gear and sporting goods in South Carolina and Minnesota in 2014. The Sidney, Neb.,...

news / region Wed, Jan 16, 2013 - 10:32am

Bemidji State University student Heather Schmitt dodges the water puddles at City Park’s outside ring on Thursday afternoon as temps soared into the 40s. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Bemidji to use funds to upgrade smaller neighborhood parks

BEMIDJI – Despite the lack of sales tax money to spend on park improvements this year, the city still has some plans in the works. The city has $30,000 dedicated...

news / local Thu, Jan 10, 2013 - 11:21pm

Tim Humphrey and his nephew Brayden show off a fish they caught on Pike Bay.

Living life outdoors

If Tim Humphrey had his way, he’d likely be outdoors every minute of every day. That, of course, is hardly practical – especially when one has a wife, three kids...

news / local Sat, Jan 05, 2013 - 10:09pm

Afternoon skiing in Bemidji

The conditions are not ideal, but Julie Frank skied Thursday afternoon on the Montebello Trail in Bemidji. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

news / local Fri, Jan 04, 2013 - 1:07am

Voyageur sled dog race set

BEMIDJI – The dates for the Voyageur Classic Sled Dog Race have been set. Eight dog pro mushers will compete for a combined purse of $6,000. They will leave at...

news Fri, Jan 04, 2013 - 12:38am

State Park offers ice fishing lessons

BEMIDJI – Lake Bemidji State Park is offering an ‘I Can Fish!’ ice fishing event from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 12. Participants should meet at the Visitor’s Center. Minnesota residents do...

news / local Thu, Jan 03, 2013 - 2:50pm

A Canada lynx is shown in this photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service. The cat, a federally endangered species, ranges in weight from 20 to 30 pounds.

Officials offer reward for answers in death of Canada lynx

By Peter Passi, Forum News Service Federal officials are seeking the public’s help in figuring out who was responsible for the death of a Canada lynx — and they’re offering...

news / region Mon, Dec 31, 2012 - 11:01pm

Horse in frosted trees near Bemidji

A horse walks among frost-covered trees north of Bemidji earlier this week. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

news / local Thu, Dec 27, 2012 - 11:43pm

A peek through a Norway pine Monday morning shows a barn surrounded by frosted trees. Monte Draper | Bemidij Pioneer

news / local Tue, Dec 18, 2012 - 10:36pm

Lost hunter found in Hubbard County

AKELEY – A lost hunter was found unhurt Sunday evening by officials with the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release, Thomas Janzen, 49, of Buffalo, Minn., called...

news / local Tue, Dec 18, 2012 - 2:18am

Beaks are diverse wonders of nature

Beaks or bills, whatever you want to call them, are among the most diverse body parts found on creatures the world over. Designed for procuring food, masticating, and working food...

outdoors Fri, Dec 14, 2012 - 10:37pm

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