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NE Minnesota Moose Population Still Stable, But Low

DNR Releases Moose Survey Results

Photo: MN DNRST. PAUL, Minn.-The Department of Natural Resources says the moose population in northeastern Minnesota remains stable but relatively low for the seventh year in a row. The department released results of the 2018 moose survey Thursday. DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr says while the moose population appears stable, low numbers of moose “are still a major concern” for the…

Munger Trail Construction to Begin Soon

Will Last Until August

DULUTH, Minn.-A five-mile section of the Willard Munger State Trail between Grand Avenue and Becks roads in West Duluth will be closed from mid-April through August, during a construction project. The project is set to the tread-way damaged during the 2012 flood. It would bring the trail up to current standards as well, making it wider. “While the construction will…