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Blizzard breaks up ice pack at Apostle Islands caves, likely ending foot access for the winter

Blizzard breaks up ice pack at Apostle Islands caves, likely ending foot access for the winter

After one glorious, fleeting day — access to the Apostle Islands ice caves is likely done for the season. The blizzard sweeping across Lake Superior broke up the ice pack along the shore overnight.
by Andrew Krueger

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Thousands flock to see Apostle Islands ice caves; access closed on Tuesday

Thousands flock to see Apostle Islands ice caves; access closed on Tuesday

Thousands of people visited the Apostle Islands ice caves on Monday — the first day they were open to access on foot in 11 years. But that excitement was quickly put on ice, with an approaching storm prompting officials to close the access on Tuesday.
by Andrew Krueger

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Two people drown after breaking through ice in Twin Cities

Two people drown after breaking through ice in Twin Cities

Two people have drowned after breaking through ice in separate incidents over the weekend in the Twin Cities. That’s as a stretch of unseasonably mild weather continues across the state, raising concerns about deteriorating ice conditions on lakes, ponds and rivers.
by Andrew Krueger

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For first time in more than a decade, foot access to Apostle Islands ice caves may open

For first time in more than a decade, foot access to Apostle Islands ice caves may open

Officials at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in northern Wisconsin say they’re planning to open foot access to the famed ice caves near Cornucopia starting Monday if ice conditions on the lake remain stable.
by Andrew Krueger

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Once considered 'junk,' native rough fish soon could see new catch limits, protections

Once considered 'junk,' native rough fish soon could see new catch limits, protections

For more than a century, native rough fish like redhorse, bowfin and buffalo were lumped in with invasive species like common carp — and not considered worthy of protection or management. But there’s growing respect for the species and concern about a potential population decline. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Photos: Ice forms on Lake Superior shoreline

Photos: Ice forms on Lake Superior shoreline

Ice grew rapidly over the Great Lakes with the recent cold snap. As of Feb. 5, nearly half of Lake Superior is covered in ice according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory.
by MPR News Staff

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Invasive, tree-killing emerald ash borer confirmed in Fargo

Invasive, tree-killing emerald ash borer confirmed in Fargo

The Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect responsible for killing millions of trees across the country, has been spotted in Fargo for the first time. In preparation, city officials have been diversifying the kinds of trees planted in the city. They also hope the recent bitter cold temperatures may slow the insects’ spread.
by Noah Bloch

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75 years young, Michael Koppy becomes oldest runner to finish the Arrowhead Ultra 135

75 years young, Michael Koppy becomes oldest runner to finish the Arrowhead Ultra 135

Michael Koppy finished the 135-mile bike, ski and foot race on a desolate trail across northern Minnesota in just under 60 hours, becoming the oldest competitor ever to finish the race on foot. 
by Dan Kraker

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