A tattoo design inspired by Minnesota's state bird and the Rebel Alliance symbol from "Star Wars" is appearing on arms and legs across the Twin Cities, as some residents turn to art to express ...
It's peak summer on Minnesota's Gull Lake Chain. Boats are buzzing, jet skis slicing and loons are calling. "So it sounds like a territorial challenge that's starting," said Sheila Johnston, listening ...
Northern Wisconsin has become the most important place in the world for the scientific study of loon behavior and ecology,” said Piper. “We're learning more about loons in northern Wisconsin than in ...
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Minnesota's rebel loon: A viral symbol of resistance

A unique logo blending Minnesota pride with a touch of Star Wars has taken the internet by storm.
It’s nesting season in Northern Michigan for the beloved common loon. After our inland lakes have thawed, the unofficial bird of the North—the beloved common loon—returns to our waters. By May, loon ...
For three decades, David Johnson has guided nature lovers in early spring to northern Illinois lakes to hear the eerie yodeling of hundreds of common loons. Within the next 30 years, however, there ...