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“Savannification” Still Expected in North Woods

Thu, Sep 2, 2010

University of Minnesota forest ecologist Lee Frelich continues to foresee a transition from forest to savanna taking place at the margins of Minnesota's north woods. Newly published research suggests that within the century, the climate and ancillary factors will make significant changes to the state's prairie/forest border.

Freshwater Jellyfish Appear in Namakan Lake

Wed, Sep 1, 2010

Freshwater Jellyfish Appear in Namakan Lake

Tiny freshwater jellyfish have recently made a rare appearance in Namakan Lake along the Ontario border. The creature -- Craspedacusta sowerbii -- is the size of a small coin and typical shows itself toward the end of warm summers.

Small Fire Burning in BWCAW

Mon, Aug 30, 2010

A small forest fire is burning south of the Gunflint Trail in a remote section of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the general vicinity of Long Island Lake.

Parks Movie Nominated for Regional Emmy

Fri, Aug 27, 2010

Minnesota's National Park Legacy, a film made in collaboration with Voyageurs National Park Association and the state's seven National Park units and produced in partnership with Twin Cities Public Television has been nominated for an Midwest Regional Emmy Award.

Voyageurs Eagle Nesting Areas Re-Opened

Wed, Aug 25, 2010

Voyageurs Eagle Nesting Areas Re-Opened

Three campsites in Voyageurs National Park that were off-limits due to blad eagles nesting in close proximity have been re-opened, the Park announced recently.

Tettegouche Arch Falls into Lake Superior

Tue, Aug 24, 2010

The scenic Tettegouche stone arch on Lake Superior's North Shore collapsed into the lake in recent days. The arch was a popular feature of Tettegouche State Park.

Voyageurs Seeks Volunteers for Native Plant Garden

Fri, Aug 20, 2010

Voyageurs National Park is seeking volunteers to join Park staff on Friday and Saturday, September 10 and 11 to plant native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers that have cultural and medicinal significance in Ojibwe tradition.

Lake Vermilion Cormorants Dying

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

Disease is suspected in the recent deaths of more than 50 young double-crested cormorants residing on Lake Vermilion's Potato Island.

Lost Hiker Found in Voyageurs

Tue, Aug 17, 2010

An inter-agency search using boats and planes was deployed to successfully locate a hiker lost overnight in Voyageurs National Park earlier this month.

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