 The Minnesota DNR measured the largest eastern Canadian hemlock in the state, and its home happens to be in Brainerd. Taylor Archer went to see the tree today. Dr. Roland Caron, his late wife Pat, didn't know the house they were moving into 40 years ago, came along with one of Minnesota's largest eastern Canadian hemlocks. Ironically, I wanted to cut the tree down because it's one of the messiest trees in the whole world. Pat and I would say, oh no, let's just leave it alone. Representatives from the Department of Natural Resources came to the care residence last week to measure the exact dimensions. The eastern Canadian hemlock behind me has been measured at 58 feet high with a circumference of 87.5 inches and about a 53 foot crown width. It is not going anywhere anytime soon. The tree is over 100 years old because the house we live in on the north side here was built in 1908. So we're not sure if it was planted at that time or if it was already an existing tree. In 2013, the DNR declared it as an endangered species. It's weathered, you know, windstorms, tornadoes, et cetera, you know, for over 100 years. We're only the third owner of this house. With all the dimensions added up, this tree has a score of about 158. The previous tree, which held the record since 1997, has a score of 123. So anyway, that's the story of the tree. It will not be cut down. In Brainerd, Taylor Archer, Lakeland News. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.