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Wild Side: The one that got away
Joe Lewinski drove us through falling snow to the Minneapolis airport early in the morning on Feb. 15. Later that same day we were back again under the coconut palms in Belize with our friends Bill and Sue Smith and Sandy Linehan of River Falls. We enjoyed some cold Belikan beers and met some of our Belizean friends.
By Dan Wilcox, outdoor columnist , March 11, 2010
Air quality advisory includes River Falls
The Wisconsin DNR issued an air-quality advisory for particle pollution – a level orange alert, effective through at least 11 p.m. Thursday, March 11. The warning applies to 54 counties including all of Pierce and St. Croix.March 10, 2010
St. Croix County Sportsman’s Alliance holds benefit March 23
The St. Croix County Sportsman’s Alliance will be holding their 29th Annual Sportsman’s Benefit at the American Legion Post Number 240 in Baldwin on Tuesday March 23, 2010. This is an ongoing endeavor first started in 1982 to benefit the sportsmen of the local area.
March 10, 2010
Free bike program spins back to life
Those who lamented the ending of River Falls’ informal, free-bicycle program last summer may take heart in knowing that town of River Falls resident Tim Bylander is pumping it back up.March 05, 2010
Area Happenings (March 4)
March 04, 2010
Wild Side: Bare bones show in winter 
It's often hard to see the forest for the trees in the summer. The shapes of the trees, shrubs and ground vegetation are hidden by the profusion of foliage.
By Dan Wilcox, outdoor columnist , February 25, 2010
Sen. Harsdorf would like your opinion on deer hunting
The 2009 gun deer hunting season resulted in one of the lowest harvests in recent history, down nearly 30% from 2008’s deer season. While the hunt was a success in terms of safety and attracting young hunters, with the hunt being the fourth safest in history and nearly 10,000 mentored hunting licenses sold, the lack of success in locating and harvesting deer is troubling.
By Sheila Harsdorf, Senator , February 18, 2010
Wild Side: River flowing through us
I’ve had a life-long fascination with water. My father took our family fishing on Lake Erie and canoeing in the Canadian wilderness when I was a boy.
By Dan Wilcox, outdoor columnist , February 10, 2010
Spring Hunter Education offered
The annual spring session of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Education Course in River Falls begins Tuesday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m., at Meyer Middle School, 230 N. Ninth St.
February 03, 2010
Wild Side: Color and action in winter shades of gray
Big flakes of snow came down through the fog Sunday morning. It was the last day of a January thaw. Looking out across the valley, we could see only vague outlines of the trees. Cardinals perched like Christmas ornaments on a red osier dogwood bush next to the bird feeder lent color to the winter scene.
By Dan Wilcox, outdoor columnist , January 27, 2010
Wild Side: Is it cold enough for you?
A south wind blew in some 20-degree air last Sunday afternoon. It seemed absolutely balmy after a month that was about 15 degrees colder than average. It was a treat to be outside without my nose instantly freezing up and triggering a sneezing jag.
By Dan Wilcox, outdoor columnist , January 13, 2010
Wild Side: Why migrate from the Banana Belt?
Carol and I traveled through slushy snow into River Falls on Christmas Day to Pam and Fizz Kizer’s house on Roosevelt Street for another of their Christmas brunch gatherings.
By Dan Wilcox, outdoor columnist , January 05, 2010
See raptors at RFHS Jan. 15
The St. Croix Valley Bird Club is sponsoring a presentation by Christian Cold of the Wisconsin DNR at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at River Falls High School.
January 05, 2010
Pierce County opens snowmobile trails
The Pierce County Snowmobile Council’s Web site declares that all Pierce County trails open at noon New Year’s Eve, including the St. Croix and Dunn County loop into Elmwood.
By Debbie Griffin , December 31, 2009
Snowmobiler crashes, hurt
A local man driving his snowmobile west of River Falls was thrown from his machine and hurt Saturday night. He was later taken by ambulance to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. St. Croix County Sheriff Dennis Hillstead said the crash victim, Gary Moelter, 53, 444 County Road M, sustained lacerations and complained of head and back pain.
By Phil Pfuehler , December 28, 2009
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Early fishing season cold water danger
Sometimes it’s a canoeist or kayaker who capsizes a watercraft. Other times it’s an early-season angler who falls overboard or swims to retrieve a boat drifting away from a boat landing. Or it could be a playful child who tumbles into a lake or stream. If they aren’t wearing a lif
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on May 21, 2009 at 9:27 AM | Northland OutdoorsDNR looking for volunteers to help with loon survey
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for about two dozen volunteers to help monitor the loon population in Becker and Otter Tail counties in northwestern Min
DNR pilot honored for law enforcement and conservation efforts
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Capt. Mike Trenholm was named Safari Club International’s (SCI) 2009 Conservation Officer of the Year during a recent meeting in Washington, D.C. “You have been a true champion for law enforcement as well as conservation in Minnesota, and
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on May 15, 2009 at 12:46 PM | Northland OutdoorsState’s fish consumption guidelines help consumers choose fish to protect health
Updated guidelines include new data on mercury and PFOS levels in fish Most health scientists agree that eating fish once or twice a week is good for our health as long as the fish are low in contaminants. The Minnesota Department of Health’s updated fish consumption guidelines provide consum
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on May 13, 2009 at 9:15 AM | Northland Outdoors
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