Ann Wessel

Wessel writes about the people, wildlife and landscapes of Central Minnesota and beyond.

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

St. Cloud! Get outside now to see northern lights!

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

So the Starbuck Locker is on fire and I’m w/in 10 blocks. With a camera. Saw at least 10 emergency vehicles go by. Not going to photograph the scene. #NoLongerAJournalist Staying out of the way. For now.

[Jenny Berg @bergjenny]

@dkayserwx From the slides today:

[Tom Scheck @tomscheck]

Hi. The APM Reports team is hiring an intern from January to June. Please consider applying if you're a current student or a student who graduated within the last year. Please reach out if you have questions. https://t.co/UOc6BSTlqM

[Star Tribune Sports @StribSports]

Hoping the #MSHSL and others with an interest in high school activities will pass this on:

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

Previously today: Perfect XC ski conditions @StearnsCountyMN Quarry Park @visitstcloud. Now: Full moon, clear sky, plowed roads & the Nordic Ski Club’s hosting a ski till 8. #winter #skiing #outdoors

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

Anticipation. Awaiting start of award-winning #outdoors films @BanffMtnFest world tour at @CSBSJU. #ArmchairAdventure

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

Grand champion Pope County 4-H banner, @PopeCountyFair, Glenwood, Minnesota.

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

Current #fall color: Yellow, @WrightCountyMN Stanley Eddy Regional Park, a great example of #Minnesota’s Big #Woods Big Rivers biome. @exploreminn #travel #nature #outdoors #hiking

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

Hey, @StearnsCountyMN, thanks for making the DL renewal/upgrade a smooth process. In-person was required for Enhanced option; first appointment of the AM (set up yesterday); took 15 minutes.

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

Hey, @visitstcloud, put on a mask and take a look at the moon!

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

Crews Battle Large Fire at Press Bar in St. Cloud https://t.co/HBvludTFwG @WJON_News

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

K-12 photographers, this @SNWRFriends contest is for you. Deadline’s Oct. 11.

[SherburneNWRFriends @SNWRFriends]

The Youth Photography Contest hosted by the refuge and Friends of Sherburne is open. K-12 students can submit a photo that they've taken on the refuge. Deadline Oct. 11th multiple prizes awarded in November! https://t.co/cdh3jQXZ1S…/Photo_Contest_Entry_Flyer_and_Form_20…

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

Happy 75th ⁦@smokey_bear⁩! Statue from a previous vacation in #InternationalFalls, #Minnesota. #SmokeyBear75

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

We just had a couple of slots open up for this @MNMasterNat Big Woods, Big Rivers class starting Aug. 12 in @WrightCountyMN #parks. Sign-up deadline’s 4:30 PM Friday, Aug. 2. #nature #outdoors #volunteer #education #rivers

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

Ready for the @StCloudGreater Granite City Days parade. #summer #Minnesota

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

Perfect XC #skiing conditions this morning on well-groomed #trails at @StearnsCountyMN Quarry Park @visitstcloud. #outdoors #winter #Minnesota #parks

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

Jack pine, from today’s excellent @StJohnsOutdoorU #winter #tree ID session. Not pictured: #outdoors portion. First @MNMasterNat training hours of 2019.

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

Thanks Brad, @WrightCountyMN #parks, for the assist in prepping for the Big Woods, Big Rivers @MNMasterNat class!

[Ann Wessel @AnnWessel]

@Stearns4H rabbits keeping cool @Stearns_CtyFair today. #Minnesota #fair #4H