Category Archives: General News
Four Generations of Caring for Lake Vermilion
If you live on or near any lake, you are there for one specific reason. It’s because you love the lake and want to share that love with everyone around you. Harold and Shirley Korpela knew the first time they laid eyes on Lake Vermilion. . .
Read more »Next Phase of Lake Vermilion State Park Announced
Progress is continuing on the development of recreation opportunities at Minnesota’s newest state park, and there is more to come. At a June 7 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new campground at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park, Minnesota State Parks and Trails Director Erika Rivers. . .
Read more »Prescribed Burn at Lake Vermilion Shore Lunch Site
The U.S Forest Service conducted a prescribed burn at Lake Vermilion on May 17 and 18 in the area surrounding the Norwegian Bay, South Shore Lunch Site. The site has been closed during the burning operation and will remain so until the fire is declared. . .
Read more »Loon Nesting Platforms … Year Two
As soon as the ice turns to open water, male loons arrive to claim their territory. In 2017, two new floating nest platforms were positioned by lake association volunteers in areas with low boat traffic where natural nest locations were inadequate. Though we did have. . .
Read more »Find the Smoker! Sucker Sales to Begin Soon
The sucker sale at the DNR’s Pike River Hatchery is tentatively set to begin this week either Thursday May 3 or Friday May 4. The Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) has been conducting this spring ritual since 1968. The lake association sells suckers trapped during walleye. . .
Read more »Minnow Trapping … A Rite of Spring
Spring is an exciting time of the year as we watch the ice leave Lake Vermilion, the return of the loons, trees budding out, and spring flowers blossoming. It is also the time to begin minnow trapping with the hopes of catching a fresh batch. . .
Read more »Spring Newsletter Available Now Online
The Vermilion Lake Association is ready to mail its spring newsletter to its members. Act now to be among the first to read about our Moose Study, Minnow Trapping, AIS Prevention, and more. Download or view your copy here.
Read more »“Lake Vermilion at Her Best” Photo Contest
We all know Lake Vermilion is a scenic treasure, an unequaled place to visit, and a great place to live. Let’s tell that story to everyone at every opportunity! During our 50th Anniversary, our lake association wants to share many of your favorite images of. . .
Read more »Vermilion Lake Association Caps Now Available
They’re here! Wear your new caps proudly to show your support for your lake association. The price is right: $15.00, plus $3 shipping for any number of caps to one address. Free local pickup. Check out the three style choices at our website VermilionLakeAssociation.org/caps. For. . .
Read more »“Endangered” Starry Stonewort Loves Minnesota
Endangered in its native habitat, invasive starry stonewort finds ideal conditions to thrive in Minnesota lakes. Tough break for Minnesota. Starry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa) is a new aquatic invasive species in Minnesota. This green alga—native to Europe and Asia—was first identified in Minnesota in summer. . .
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