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Itasca Biology Program

University of Minnesota
123 Snyder Hall
1475 Gortner Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108

Itasca Biological Station & Laboratories

University of Minnesota
28131 University Circle
Lake Itasca, MN 56470

David D. Biesboer, Ph.D.
Director
biesboer@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 625-1799
Contact Director Biesboer to discuss or initiate academic programs at the Itasca Station.
Jon Ross, Ph.D.
Associate Director & Resident Biologist
rossx008@umn.edu
Phone: (218) 266-3345
Contact Dr. Ross for inquiries about doing research at the Itasca Station, or to schedule/set-up classrooms or equipment.
Erin Fider
Program Coordinator
fider002@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 624-6743
Summer: (218) 266-3302
Contact Erin for initial inquiries about the Station and/or to reserve cabin space, confirm reservations, determine fees, to discuss charges/payment of bills or with questions about field biology courses.
Dawn Wannebo
Head Cook
wanne007@umn.edu
Phone: (218) 266-3462
Contact Dawn to coordinate meals/menus/dining facilities and to discuss any dietary restrictions or special requests.
Charlie Schmidgall
Resident Manager
schmi260@umn.edu
Phone: (218) 266-3691
Contact Charlie for concerns about maintenance and facilities.