Superior National Forest

The annual Boundary Waters report shows off-season growth, a quota season drop and record permit cancellations. Plan ahead for 2025 permits, available Jan. 29.

Events in Northern Minnesota this week include a Day of the Dead celebration and an opportunity to learn the sport of curling.

June flash flooding in northeastern Minnesota washed away stream sediment from around the piers of the continuous-span bridge over the Cloquet River.

Three fires burn in the Boundary Waters amid dry fall conditions. Elevated fire risk prompted burning restrictions in the Superior National Forest and much of the Arrowhead.

Events in Northern Minnesota this week include theater productions in Grand Rapids, Virginia and Puposky, plus a local growers and crafters market in Pine River.

A project in the Cook-based LaCroix Ranger District and one in the Ely-based Kawishiwi Ranger District will restore forest health and reduce wildfire risk.

Logging on the popular Honeymoon Trail and other forest roads means daily truck hauling and the need for extra caution.

The Big Lake-Seven Beaver Research Natural Area contains part of the area's largest peatland and most unfragmented mature upland forest in Minnesota.

Plus: Bemidji mayoral race thins out as challenger announces intent to quit the campaign trail; Sioux Falls-based Sanford Health announces plan to drop Humana Medicare Advantage; Lakeland is gearing up for Debate Night 2024 premiering Oct. 7, and the Superior National Forest added 5,500 acres of natural research area.

The Superior National Forest is hosting an open house, the Environmental Congress will start in Brainerd and upcoming town halls will cover Itasca County's energy transition.