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Learn More About the Troublesome Invasive Terrestrial Garlic Mustard Plant Making it's Home in Duluth

Cathy Kates — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:02:09 +0000

When Spring hits in the Northland we’re always excited to see it “green up”. Buds on the trees and green grass (sprinkled with dandlelions), but there is a plant that is causing some havoc in the area that you should be aware of called Garlic Mustard. Typically, garlic mustard flowers arrive in late April to [...]

Did You Know You Need an Agate Picking Permit in Carlton County?

Cathy Kates — Thu, 30 May 2013 12:45:49 +0000

As a child growing up in Wrenshall I did a lot of agate picking. My parents started me out at the young age of three, agate picking in the various gravel pits in our area. I'm not sure if a permit was needed then, but as I was checking out the Carlton County Transportation website, I came across the information I felt I should share with other "rock hounds".

What Are the New Seven Wonders of Nature? [PHOTOS]

Kathy Landin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:20:05 +0000

Votes have been cast, the results are in and the world has chosen seven new wonders of nature with some old favorites missing from the list.

On Friday, November 11, the New7Wonders organization announced the world’s choices for the new Seven Wonders of Nature to help commemorate the 11/11/11 date, and celebrate the natural beauty of the Earth.