Mining & Environmental News
Meteor Lights Up The Night Sky
While snow isn't falling from the sky just yet, a meteor sure did Wednesday night. The light show was captured on a Duluth harbor camera and a police dash camera in Neenah, Wisconsin.
Buckthorn burning to take place at Hartley Park
DULUTH, Minn. -- A contractor will burn four large piles of 'buckthorn' at Hartley Park, starting this week, so you might see smoke in the area. The park will stay open all week. City officials say the work should take…
Minnesota Monsters announce new head coach
DULUTH, Min. - The Minnesota Monsters have announced new Head Coach. Daron Clark will be Head Coach for the first season of the team in the AF1. Clark has been…
Trail Access Restricted Due to Crosby Fire
FINLAND, Minn.-- When the Crosby Fire began last week, the DNR and Superior Hiking Trail officials wasted no time implementing safety measures. "We just got word of the fire, kind…
Gold futures rise above $4,000 per ounce for the first time
NEW YORK (AP) — Gold futures rose above $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Tuesday, as many investors seek a “safe haven” for to park their money as the U.S. government shutdown continues. Gold futures in New York…
Boys Who Fell Into 100-Foot Mine Pit Were 'Extremely Lucky'
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- Two 15-year-old boys had a lot of luck on their side after falling into a 100-foot mine pit over the weekend near the Mesabi Trail. When first responders arrived at the…
Lutsen Fall Colors Experiencing Two Peaks This Year
LUTSEN, Minn.-- Lutsen mountains is open year-round with different seasons bringing in different opportunities. But while the leaves are turning it's the biggest turn out the resort has all year. "Last year, on…
Carlton County Animal Rescue's First Fundraising Gala A Success
CARLTON, Minn. -- Nearly 200 people came together Saturday night to support Carlton County Animal Rescue's foster program and its efforts to build a physical animal shelter. The Seasons of Love Gala was the first-ever…
Minnesota Discovery Center Unveils Brand New Fall Colors Tour
CHISHOLM, Minn.-- The Minnesota Discovery center is making the most of their mine land reclamation site. With the shuttle already on deck, this opportunity was bound to…
'Seasons of Love' Gala to Help Fund New Animal Shelter in Carlton County
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. -- If you love supporting animals, there’s a big fundraising event happening Saturday to help build an animal shelter for Carlton County Animal Rescue. The "Seasons of Love"…
EV charging station opens, 1st of 16 to be installed by Minnesota Power
DULUTH, Minn. -- Minnesota Power celebrated the first of many Electric Vehicle fast chargers being installed across the region. A network of 16…
Minnesota Power Reminds Customers of "Cold Weather Rule"
DULUTH, Minn. -- With the seasons changing and cold air on the way, Minnesota Power is reminding customers about the state's "Cold Weather Rule." The rule prevents residential customers from getting their…
The White House says it blocked US Steel's decision to stop processing steel at Illinois plant
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The White House said Monday that it intervened under the terms of a three-month-old national security agreement with Japan-based Nippon Steel to block a decision to stop processing raw…
Fall Hawk Migration in Full Swing
DULUTH, Minn.-- Birders were ready with binoculars, cameras and counters, because right now, fall hawk migration is in full swing. Every fall, guests flock near and far to visit the…
