Rolf Peterson
The Death and Life of an Isle Royale Wolf
Running for her life, the lone wolf flees into the cold waters of Lake Superior, where she is surrounded by 11 wolves from Middle Pack. more »
Feb 1, 2008 by Andrew Sorensen in Natural World
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John Vucetich
Isle Royale's Wolves and Moose: The Bloody Balance
A 50-year study tracks the swinging pendulum that is the relationship between Isle Royale's wolves and moose. For 38 of those years, Rolf and Candy Peterson have worked at the greatest laboratory of predator vs. prey in the world. more »
Feb 1, 2008 by Andrew Sorensen in Natural World
An Artistic Dynasty
The profusion of Lake Superior art produced by the Sivertsons has become even more highly prized than the fish that Sivertson ancestors produced from the Lake. more »
Mar 5, 2001 in Art/Photography
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Around the Circle This Week: Shipping Out
The shipping season begins in earnest with the opening of the Soo Locks; gearing up for construction season around the Big Lake; the first saltie arrives in Duluth, the Great Lakes' most inland port; and the Madeline Island ice road closes. more »
Mar 29, 2013 by Phil Bencomo in Superior Notes
Rolf Peterson
Isle Royale Wolf Population Down to Eight; No Pups Born in 2012
No wolf pups were born on Isle Royale in 2012, according to researchers, a grim turn for a population now down to just eight animals. more »
Mar 27, 2013 by Phil Bencomo in Superior Notes
Around the Circle This Week: New Tech Killed the Radio Station?
The Thunder Bay Coast Guard radio station may close; a Superior, Wisconsin, refinery details plans for transporting crude oil on the Great Lakes; the Isle Royale winter wolf study ends in gripping fashion; and a look at upcoming events. more »
Mar 1, 2013 by Phil Bencomo in Superior Notes
Around the Circle This Week: Hope for Isle Royale's Wolves
New genetic testing reveals more female wolves on Isle Royale than previously thought; a jury sides with American Steamship Company in the Walter J. McCarthy Jr. case; Shawn Malone opens a gallery in Marquette; and a look at upcoming events. more »
Feb 22, 2013 by Phil Bencomo in Superior Notes
