The act, introduced by Rep. Pete Stauber, would exchange 36.7 acres owned by the Bowen Lodge resort in Deer River for 17.5 acres managed by the U.S. Forest Service and the Chippewa National Forest.
The entire UBA Project is set within a boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, including areas along the Mississippi River between Lake Winnibigoshish and Cass Lake.
"For many families, bringing home a Christmas tree from their local National Forest is a cherished tradition carried on for generations," Forest Supervisor Michael Stansberry said.
The renovation project will address deferred maintenance by constructing a new well, well house, a new water distribution system and a new electrical system with 50-amp service to each campsite.
CASS LAKE -- Weekly Adventure Programs have been added to the Chippewa National Forest's list of naturalist programs this summer. They are located at the Norway Beach Visitor Center near Cass Lake and the Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center near Deer R...
CASS LAKE--The Chippewa National Forest is selling Christmas tree permits for $5 through Friday, Dec. 22. Permits can be purchased at the forest supervisor's office in Cass Lake or at the ranger districts in Blackduck, Deer River and Walker. Offi...
Linda Palcich sent in this photo of a Canada lynx to the Pioneer. She captured it around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Sugar Bush area of the Chippewa National Forest. Canada lynx sightings are particularly rare in Minnesota. According to th...
CASS LAKE - The Chippewa National Forest has announced temporary road closures at five locations in September and October for bridge deck replacements.
CASS LAKE -- Summer naturalist programs at Chippewa National Forest this week include hikes to the Joyce Estate near Marcell and the Lost Forty. On Monday, July 17, at 10 a.m., visitors can join naturalist Steve Gang for a hike to the historic Jo...
ST. PAUL -- A Grand Rapids man who stole thousands of black spruce treetops from the Chippewa National Forest must pay the U.S. Forest Service $24,199.50, complete 200 hours of community service and he will spend three years on probation.Joseph L...
CASS LAKE -- The Chippewa National Forest is looking for people to volunteer as hosts this summer at recreational sites across the forest. "Volunteer hosts have been an integral part of successful summer for nearly 40 years on the Chippewa Nation...
BEMIDJI--A total of 40 acres of land off Leech Lake is officially part of the Chippewa National Forest. The nonprofit Trust for Public Land announced on Monday that a quarter-mile square on Stony Point now is officially owned by the United States...
WASHINGTON - A Congressman from Utah wants to eliminate hundreds of federal police officers who patrol millions of acres of America's national forests and grasslands, but some groups are fighting back.Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz introduced the...
ST. PAUL--A Grand Rapids man pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government property Friday after prosecutors say he stole thousands of black spruce tree tops from the Chippewa National Forest.
PENNINGTON -- A restoration project officials say will greatly benefit both people and aquatic wildlife along the Mississippi River and area lakes was officially unveiled here Thursday.
