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An American pipit as seen during autumn migration. They are nearly always seen on the ground. (Photo by Larry Weber)

Science and Nature Oct 13th 2019 - 4am

Northland Nature: Little brown birds in the grass

Outdoors Oct 12th 2019 - 7am

DNR Report: Recent rain poses challenge for salmon fishing

Science and Nature Oct 10th 2019 - 7am

North Shore Forest Collaborative to host landowner workshop

A yellowjacket hornet feeds on a fresh apple. (Photo by Larry Weber)

Science and Nature Oct 6th 2019 - 4am

Northland Nature: Sharing an apple with hornets

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Government and Politics Oct 15th 2019 - 5pm

Stauber money hits $238K in third quarter

Columns Oct 15th 2019 - 12pm

Slices of Life: Waiting for the fish to float

News Oct 15th 2019 - 11am

Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule kicks in

History Oct 15th 2019 - 11am

Lake County Past: Thomas Owens passes on

News Oct 15th 2019 - 8am

Has the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women affected you? We want to hear your story

Weather Oct 15th 2019 - 8am

Tuesday's forecast for the Northland

Outdoors Oct 5th 2019 - 6am

DNR Report: Small-game hunting slow

The first light of day illuminates trees displaying near-peak color at Britton Peak in the Superior National Forest north of Tofte, Minn., on Wednesday. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)

Oct 4th 2019 - 5pm

Photos: Fall colors at Britton Peak

East Rollins Creek reflects a view of the forest understory glowing with color from deciduous trees near Oberg Mountain in the Superior National Forest near Lutsen, Minn. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)

Oct 4th 2019 - 4pm

Photos: Fall color at Oberg Mountain

Red leaf of a staghorn sumac is made up of many red leaflets. Note also the tight cluster of berries. (Photo by Larry Weber)

Science and Nature Sep 29th 2019 - 4am

Northland Nature: Roadside foliage features 'double reds'

Outdoors Sep 28th 2019 - 4am

DNR Report: Officers see varying turnout for waterfowl opener

Light-producing organs are in the undersides of a glowworm. The glow allows us to see them better. (Photo by Larry Weber)

Science and Nature Sep 22nd 2019 - 4am

Northland Nature: Glowworms give equinox show

Outdoors Sep 21st 2019 - 7am

DNR Report: Grouse hunting opener slow

Lucy Grina and Mike Overend among 1,200 trainees at the Climate Leadership Training event in Minneapolis in August 2019. (Photo submitted)

Science and Nature Sep 19th 2019 - 11am

Climate change series focuses on the Northland

Notice the pores under the cap of "Old Man of the Woods." It is a type of bolete mushroom. (Photo by Larry Weber)

Science and Nature Sep 15th 2019 - 4am

Northland Nature: Finding the 'Old Man of the Woods'

Outdoors Sep 14th 2019 - 11am

DNR Report: Officers respond to bear-baiting, ricing violations

A maple tree displays early fall color along Skyline Parkway near Hawk Ridge in Duluth Friday afternoon. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)

Science and Nature Sep 8th 2019 - 6pm

Northland conditions call for 'a perfect fall for colors'

A katydid clings to a field wildflower. Reaching maturity at this time, males make scratching sounds to attract females. (Photo by Larry Weber)

Science and Nature Sep 8th 2019 - 4am

Northland Nature: Early-September orthoptera

American hazelnuts as they appear on the trees before fully ripened. (Photo by Larry Weber)

Science and Nature Sep 1st 2019 - 4am

Northland Nature: Hazelnuts abound — for a while

Outdoors Aug 29th 2019 - 8pm

DNR Report: Bear-baiting season in full swing

Red waxy cap mushrooms grow on the forest floor during the late summer. (Photo by Larry Weber)

Science and Nature Aug 25th 2019 - 4am

Northland Nature: Red mushrooms brighten forest floor

Outdoors Aug 24th 2019 - 6am

DNR Report: Officers see many no fishing license, overlimits

A tiny spider created this sheet web on a red pine. (Photo by Larry Weber)

Science and Nature Aug 18th 2019 - 4am

Northland Nature: Sheet webs at home in evergreens

Outdoors Aug 17th 2019 - 7am

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