Anterless deer deadline looms

Deer hunters who use a firearm or muzzleloader and want to harvest an antlerless deer in a lottery deer area must apply for an either-sex permit by the Sept. 9 deadline.

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UMD may have ultimate deer blocker

From hostas and yews to arborvitae and white pines, a growing deer population has been giving homeowners and gardeners along the North Shore fits in recent years.

• Deer Problem?
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Star Watch: Get a close look at Jupiter

The darker, clearer skies of September mean good viewing conditions for Pisces, Aquarius and other watery autumn constellations as they flow into the evening sky from the east. Jupiter, the sun, and the moon all lay claim to special attention this year.

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Beware of bears bandying about

Bear complaints in the region are on the rise this summer, according to Department of Natural Resources officials.

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DNR report: Aug. 27

Reports filed Sunday from area conservation officers for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

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Tettegouche arch collapses into Lake Superior

Sometime in the past few days the famous stone arch at Tettegouche State Park on the North Shore collapsed.

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• Tettegouche arch — before and after collapse

Safety not found in some boats

Conservation officers with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources want to see more folks taking the necessary precautions the rest of the summer to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on the water.

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ATV deaths on the rise in state

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials are concerned about the recent upward trend in all-terrain vehicle deaths. So far this year, 16 people have died in ATV accidents in the state. That compares to 14 for all of 2009.

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Aspen tree damage shouldn’t be permanent

They are tiny, flat caterpillars barely visible to the human eye, but blotchminers can sneak inside an aspen tree leaf and eat the insides out.

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Landowner puts acres in Trust

The Minnesota Land Trust has protected 2,000 feet of shoreline along the Encampment River in Lake County. In addition to the river bank, the project also includes the permanent protection of 88 acres of forest and wildlife habitat.

• Sarah Jaeger
• 1,700 Acres
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DNR report: Aug. 20

Reports filed Sunday from area conservation officers for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

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More snow this winter?

A noticeable cooling of the Pacific Ocean could mean more snow for parts of the Northland in the coming winter.

Fremont takes Agate tourney

Duluth golfer Ross Fremont carded a final nine-hole round of 36 to capture the 2010 Agate City Classic title Sunday, three shots better than top local golfer Casey Salakka. Ninety-six golfers participated in the combination stroke-play match-play format.

Two Harbors Fishing League results

Silver Bay trapshooting results

Aug. 28 is the end-of-the-year shoot. Practice will begin at 9 a.m. with the shoot beginning at 10.