The rescue of a half-frozen beaver in Nebraska highlights the danger semi-aquatic animals face during the winter.

Depending on who’s talking, beavers can be any of the following: unsung ecological heroes, nuisance rodents bent on wreaking havoc, cute creatures brimming with charisma — or a hunting target. Now ...

The RM of Garden River frequently deals with damage repairs in the range of $50,000 to $100,000 from a single runoff event as ice can build up near the dams and cause significant damage.