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Bear complaints on the rise in Duluth, Two Harbors

Bear complaints in Duluth and Two Harbors are on the rise this summer, according to Department of Natural Resources officials. “West Duluth, around the zoo. That seems to be the hot spot this year,” said Martha Minchak, DNR assistant area wildlife manager in Duluth. Minchak has received 47 calls so far this year, she said.

By Sam Cook , September 01, 2010

Bear complaints on the rise in Duluth, Two Harbors

Bear complaints on the rise in Duluth, Two Harbors Bear complaints in Duluth and Two Harbors are on the rise this summer, according to Department of Natural Resources officials.

By Sam Cook , September 01, 2010

Bears’ Facebook followers draw cash, attention to Ely

Combine the public’s fascination with two Ely-area black bears with the instant global connection of Facebook, and what do you get?

By John Myers , August 30, 2010

Butterflies: Casualties of the skeeter war in upper Red River Valley

Parts of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks were abuzz with speculation Thursday after some residents woke up to a strange sight — dozens or even hundreds of dead dragonflies and monarch butterflies on lawns and sidewalks around the community. Stuart Kovar, foreman at East Grand Forks Public Works Department, said this was probably caused by the mosquito spraying done by both cities Wednesday evening.

By Ryan Johnson , August 20, 2010

Butterflies: Casualties of the skeeter war in upper Red River Valley

Butterflies: Casualties of the skeeter war in upper Red River Valley Parts of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks were abuzz with speculation Thursday after some residents woke up to a strange sight — dozens or even hundreds of dead dragonflies and monarch butterflies on lawns and sidewalks around the community.

By Ryan Johnson , August 20, 2010

Peysenske Lake residents frustrated by beavers

Special trapping season created in response to damming of freshwater inlet.
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. – A den of Mother Nature’s earthmovers has been wreaking havoc on an area lake.

By Sarah Smith, Forum Communications Co. , August 20, 2010

DNR officials get training to deal with cougars

DNR officials get training to deal with cougars Outdoor News
- Now that the cougar is making a comeback, Wisconsin wildlife experts are getting new lessons on how to deal with them

August 18, 2010

Amateur's Guide: Tales of an albino deer are ex-sighting

Amateur's Guide: Tales of an albino deer are ex-sighting With the frequent moisture we’ve been having this summer, it’s easy to build up mold in your bird feeders, which can be toxic to our feathered friends.

By Sarah Smith , August 14, 2010

Bemidji animal control shoots young bear

The Bemidji Police Department Animal Control shot a young bear Wednesday morning in the Wood Avenue Southeast area of Nymore.

August 12, 2010

Black bear sightings up in southern Wisconsin

Black bear sightings up in southern Wisconsin Outdoor News
- Greg Matthews of the DNR says there have been 140 bear sightings in southern Wisconsin since March.

August 11, 2010

Designated wildlife lakes managed to provide habitat for ducks, geese

Lakes are for fishing and boating, right? Not always. Forty-four lakes in the state of Minnesota are Designated Wildlife Lakes. While they still may allow fishing and some other recreational pursuits, the main focus of these shallow bodies of water is the promotion of wildlife.

By T.J. Bartelt , July 29, 2010

Big project for Magpie

Prescribed fire, creek restoration part of 6,000-acre plan
A 6,000-acre patch of land in the Little Missouri National Grasslands will be getting a makeover if all goes well with a U.S. Forest Service proposal.

By Jason Adkins , July 29, 2010

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Mountain lion killed
Police have shot a mountain lion that wandered inside the Bismarck city limits.