by Joe Friedrichs | Sep 7, 2026 | The Magazine
A flyer posted at the George Washington Pines parking area near the Gunflint Trail shares information about Wayne Storch, a Wisconsin man who remains missing in the area. Photo by Joe Friedrichs from September 2026 Two People Remain Missing Near the Boundary Waters As...
by Joe Friedrichs | Sep 5, 2026 | The Magazine
Some of the many reporter notes and documents obtained by Rhonda Silence during her career in journalism. Photo by Joe Friedrichs Reporter’s Notebooks Document History of Writing About the BWCA, Forest Service By Joe Friedrichs GRAND MARAIS – When Benny Silence...
by Joe Friedrichs | Sep 3, 2026 | The Podcast
The Politics of the Boundary Waters: Volume One Mining near the Boundary Waters is in the political spotlight this month as a pair of political forums take place in Ely. The first took place Wednesday, Sept. 2 on the college campus in Ely. It featured state Sen. Grant...
by Joe Friedrichs | Sep 2, 2026 | News
Aaron Kania, left, and Ely Mayor Heidi Omerza (center) talk about the Boundary Waters with a group at the college in Ely. Photo by Joe Friedrichs The Politics of the Boundary Waters Rolls Into September with Candidate Forums in Ely By Joe Friedrichs Mining near the...
by Joe Friedrichs | Aug 30, 2026 | News
The site of the main lodge at Wabakimi Outfitters after a wildfire burned it to the ground in July. Submitted photo Wabakimi Origins Rooted in the Benefits of Fire, Then the Lodge Burned By Joe Friedrichs WABAKIMI PARK – Bruce Hyer says Smokey the Bear was a liar....
