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Outdoors

Pete ‘Toad’ Church derby to coincide with Wisconsin free fishing Jan. 18

IRON MOUNTAIN — Next weekend is free fishing weekend in Wisconsin and free snowmobiling weekend in Michigan. Locally, about 1 to 3 inches of snow is expected over the next few days — less than what would be needed to open trails. Wisconsin’s free fishing weekend allows residents and ...

Surprise visit: Spotted towhee confirmed in UP far from its normal range

Though so far this winter has been a dull affair in terms of birds, that doesn’t mean it’s completely devoid of surprises. A home in eastern Delta County has been graced by a species both out of season and out of its normal range. The homeowner said she first noticed the bird foraging ...

Health tips offered for colder weather

As temperatures drop, zip up that coat, pull on a hat and gloves and be mindful of how much time you're exposed to the elements, especially if you're an older adult or have an underlying cardiovascular condition. Health experts warn extreme cold – or even prolonged exposure to normal winter ...

The ‘usual’ folks visiting feeders

If local observations are any indication, this so far has been one of the poorest in terms of birds at the feeders in the 10 winters I have spent here. The usual all-year resident birds remain. Black-capped chickadees in abundance, with their cheerful chatter. Noisy blue jays and common crows, ...

Early trout season, ice fishing derbies on January calendar

IRON MOUNTAIN — Wisconsin’s early season trout season will open Saturday, Jan. 4, and run through May 2 on designated early season streams, which includes the Pine River and Popple River in Florence County. The season calls for the use of artificial lures only and trout caught will need to ...