Itasca State Park gets ‘loony’

Itasca State Park gets ‘loony’

The haunting song of Minnesota’s loon echoed throughout Itasca State Park – in the visitor center's classroom. That’s where 21 contestants earnestly honed their loon calling skills for Thursday’s contest. They practiced wails, tremolos, yodels and hoots. “It’s a little loony in here,” said park naturalist Sandra Lichter, smiling at the cacophony. The contest was part of a new event: Loon Day. Five finalists were selected by park staff for the …