Paddlers Needed for Every Mile of Minnesota River
Celebrating National Get Outdoors Day
Paddling enthusiasts are trying to get a huge number of canoes and kayaks onto the Minnesota River Saturday for National Get Outdoors Day.
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Hundreds gather for St. Paul protest against pipeline
$2.6 billion Sandpiper Pipeline
Hundreds have gathered in St. Paul to protest Minnesota’s proposed Sandpiper pipeline.
Hermantown Scouts Promoted to Eagle
Teens Promoted to Highest Rank
Four teenagers from Hermantown received their group’s highest honor Friday.
Superior Boys and Girls Club Celebrates Arbor Day
Kids with the Boys and Girls Club of Superior spent their day celebrating Arbor Day Wednesday.
Duluth in Running for $100,000 Grant to Expand Bike Trail
Spirit Mountain in 2nd Place for Bell Helmet Competition
Duluth has been voted one of three finalists in a national competition to receive a $100,000 grant from Bell Helmets to build a new mountain bike trail.
Volunteers Help City of Duluth With Gardening Project
Planting Flowers to Help Beautify the City
The rain Wednesday morning held off for just long enough to see some volunteer gardeners use their free time to help out the City of Duluth.
Pipeline Battles Coming to a Head on 3 Fronts in MN
Battles Over Oil Pipelines Come to Head on 3 Fronts in MN This Week
Battles over climate change and oil pipelines come to a head on three fronts in Minnesota this week.
Study Finds Drug Contamination in Minnesota’s Lakes, Rivers
27 Chemicals Found in Studied Lakes
A new study by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has found has found widespread contamination by pharmaceutical drugs and other chemicals in the state’s lakes and rivers.
Secrets in Stone: A Rock Unveils History of Duluth
How One Man's Yard is Uncovering the City's History
Everyone always talks about how important it is to know where you come from. But one Duluth man is proving it’s equally important to know the history of where you call home today.
Tree Planting Along the Cross City Trail
20 Trees Planted as Part of Bus, Bike, Walk Duluth Month
You may have noticed trees being planted along the Cross City Trail in Duluth Saturday.
20th Annual Plant Sale Draws Crowds
More than 20 local garden clubs participated
It was a sea of green thumb enthusiasts Saturday morning in the Rose Garden parking lot.
Blue Heron Launches ‘Science On Deck’
UMD’s big research vessel launched its first-ever “Science on Deck” event.
Dig in for the Downtown Waterfront Seeking Volunteers.
Annual Beautiful Project Seeking Assistance from Duluth.
Flower Planting Wednesday, June 3.
New Woods Dedicated Along North Shore
Students Plant Trees at Pine Forest Dedication Near Schroeder
In recognition of former ALLETE, Inc. board member Jack Rajala’s dedication to Minnesota forests and the iconic white pine, Minnesota Power Thursday announced the creation of the “Rajala Woods”, a forest management initiative initially located on five parcels of Minnesota Power property.
MN DNR, University Researchers Working on Fishing App
DNR Working on Fishing App with Help from Reseachers
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working with University of Minnesota researchers to come up with a smartphone application for anglers.
Two Harbors D.A.R.E. Students Give Back
Students Pick Up Trash
The weather was perfect Wednesday afternoon for dozens of D.A.R.E students in Two Harbors to give back and pick up trash.
MN Officials to Begin Fining Unpermitted Irrigators
Farmers Could be Fined up to $20,000 for Illegal Irrigation
Starting next month, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources can fine farmers who pump water illegally as much as $20,000 without having to go to court.
Non-Profit Focuses on Climate-Friendly Eating
What's in the Food we Eat?
From farm to table your food can make quite the journey before making it on to your plate. It may pose the question as to what’s in the food we eat?
Sprint Tower Construction Ends
New Tower Will Have a More Natural Look
The construction of a new Sprint Communications tower that caused the closure of several trails will wrap up this week.
UMD Alumni Featured on Animal Planet Show
'The Last Alaskans'
A UMD alumni is featured in an Animal Planet docuseries that begins Memorial Day.
Boat inspections increase to reduce invasive species
MN Department of Natural Resources
More boat inspectors are on patrol at Minnesota lakes and rivers to help stop the spread of invasive species, including zebra mussels.
Dayton vetoes agriculture-environment and jobs-energy bills
Governor vetoed two major bills
Governor Mark Dayton has vetoed two major budget bills ahead of a Saturday night deadline for final action on bills passed before the legislative session ended late Monday.
Hitting the Water: Boundary Waters Preservation
3-Day Journey into the Boundary Waters
With two main entryways into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, through Ely and Grand Marais, there is no denying the wilderness helps to generate big tourism dollars for nearby communities.
Campgrounds Ready for Holiday Weekend
Northland Campgrounds Ready for Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of the busy recreation season for campers.
Black Beach Open to Public
Beach in Silver Bay Open to Public
More people will now be able to enjoy some of the beautiful beaches along the North Shore in Silver Bay. The land is owned by a mining company but was recently leased to the City allowing for more public access and development.
DNR Seeks Comments on Chambers’ Grove Aquatic Habitat Project
DNR Seeks Comments on Project Along Lower St. Louis River
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments from May 25 to June 24 on an environmental assessment worksheet prepared for the Chambers’ Grove aquatic habitat enhancement project in Duluth, about 20 river miles upstream from Lake Superior.
Hitting the Water: Boundary Waters Outfitters
3-Day Journey into the Boundary Waters
The idea of camping sounds appealing when you consider nature, stars and a campfire.
Planting Your Garden Before Memorial Day?
Tips for Getting Your Garden Ready Before Memorial Day
You might be on a mission to get your vegetables and flowers in the ground by Memorial Day.
St. Louis Co. Attempts Guinness World Record with Trees
St. Louis County Tries to Set World Record
The longest kiss and largest bubblegum bubble blown are just a few acts that made the Guinness world records.
Hitting the Water: Into the Wild
3-Day Journey into the Boundary Waters
Whether or not you’re an avid outdoor junkie you’ve probably heard of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Duluth Steam Makes Changes, Plans for Future
Duluth Landmark Gets New Name, Logo
Duluth Steam has been around for more than 80 years and now company leaders are talking about some big changes.
Scientists Prepare For 3-Day Cruise on Lake Superior
Gathering Information to Keep Healthy Ecosystems in the Big Lake
Lake Superior seems timeless. But in recent years, it has gone through some dramatic changes, including in nutrient content and increase in temperature. Now, a group of scientists is setting out to the waters to find some answers.
Mosquito Season About 2 Weeks Out
Spring Warmth, Rain Boost Mosquito Population
Although it may seem far away, summer is almost here. With the longer days and warm weather, comes another season: mosquito season.
Rainy May Still Not Enough to End Drought in Minnesota
Still Shy of the Average for This Time of Year
So far in May, Duluth has seen nearly three inches of rain. But drought conditions still continue, thanks to a shortage of snow and rain earlier in spring.
Tackling Non-Native Invasive Species
St. Louis County Received Grant Money
St. Louis County isn’t backing down when it comes to tackling the issue of invasive species.
Proctor, Hermantown Present Trail Option For Communities
Cities Want Communities to Come Together
A new trail in the Northland will give cyclists the option to travel from city to city. Proctor and Hermantown are working together to create a new paved, multi-use, off street trail.
Duluth Seed Library Advances in Legislation
Governor to Sign Bill Next Week
The Duluth Public Library is thrilled after a bill could put their seed library on the right side of the law.
Deal Reached Over Minnesota Wild Rice Sulfate Standards
MN Lawmakers Reach Deal Over Wild Rice Sulfate Standards
Lawmakers have reached a compromise with Gov. Mark Dayton’s administration over enforcing state standards for protecting wild rice.
‘King of the Blues’ Blues Legend B.B. Dead at 89
Blues Legend B.B. King Dies
Blues legend B.B. King has died in Las Vegas at age 89, his lawyer says.
Superior Seeks Clean Up Volunteers
Superior needs your help cleaning up debris left from melted snow and the rain.
5 Critically Endangered Seals Come to Minnesota Zoo
Animals to be Unveiled Memorial Day Weekend
Members of a critically endangered seal species are coming to the Minnesota Zoo.
4th Annual Grown By Our Own
Local Home-Growers, Consumers Discuss Healthy Eating
Everybody knows eating locally benefits not only your health, but also the local economy. But Wednesday night, local home–growers in Two Harbors made a push for others to jump on the bandwagon.
Plastic Ban Movement Gaining Momentum in MN
Duluth Addresses Overuse of Plastic Bags
The City of Duluth sends 3,200 tons of plastic waste to the landfill every year. A movement that gained momentum in California is going national.
St. Louis County Board Bans E-Cigarettes in Public Places
Banned in Public Places, Retail Environments and Work Places
Another step has been taken to end the use of e-cigarettes in indoor public places.
EPA and U.S. Steel Provide $3.5 Million for Spirit Lake Cleanup Plan
Construction and Cleanup Expected in 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Steel are putting $3.5 million toward the Spirit Lake cleanup plan.
St. Louis River Quest Educates Students
Students Learn about the Harbor
It was a wet and soggy day for area sixth graders to learn about the St. Louis River Estuary.
Ashland Raising Funds to Build New Artesian Well
Wis DNR Findings Prompt Plans for New Artesian Well in Ashland
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has notified the City of Ashland that the popular Maslowski Beach artesian well will need to close by the fall of 2015.
Duluth Farmers Market Open for the Season
Located at 1324 East Third StreetDuluth Farmer’s Market offers a variety of things.
Minnesota’s Newest State Park Reaches Important Milestone
Construction Begins on New Campground at Lake Vermilion
Construction began Friday on a campground at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park in northeastern Minnesota that will accommodate more than 250 people nightly in tents and RVs, the Department of Natural Resources said.
Wrapping Up Year One at Hartley Nature Center Preschool
Incorporating Nature Into Education at an Early Age
The first year of preschool at The Hartley Nature Center in Duluth is wrapping up, and it was a success!
