Nearly two months have passed since strong storms ripped through the Northland, breaking off trees and causing thousands of power outages.
It’s been nearly two years now since Continental Bike and Sustainable Duluth received a Park Fund Grant from the City of Duluth to add repair stations for riders.
Since the July 21 storm, City of Duluth crews have been working on storm debris removal from private residences. The process is now reaching its time limit; curbside pick up will end on Saturday, August 27.
On August 24, PolyMet submitted an air permit application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for its proposed NorthMet project in northeastern Minnesota.
After eight Chippewa bands expressed strong concerns, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will close the Mille Lacs Lake catch-and-release walleye season on Tuesday, September 6.
With a price tag of nearly $2.2 million dollars, the new energy source will not only benefit area residents, but also flip the switch on cost savings for the Black Bear Casino in Carlton.
Day Tripper of Duluth is offering canoe and kayak trips.
The Playscape was damaged after the July 21 wind storm.
City crews hope to be down with curbside cleanup in another week’s time.
Health officials in Oakland County, Michigan say donated blood has tested positive for West Nile virus.
The latest survey of Minnesota’s wolf population estimates a slight increase.
Officials say more than 40 percent of Minnesota’s waters are currently impaired or polluted.
As students prepare to head back to school, it can be a difficult task for parents to deal with hot or cold lunch every day.
You may have seen some incredible moments during this summer’s 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, but Wednesday, you could become an Olympian right here in the Northland!
With the much anticipated Tall Ships Festival kicking off Thursday, we wanted to know if it’s better to take your pups with, or more beneficial to leave them at home.
Local governments and private non-profit agencies that sustained damage during the floods in Northwest Wisconsin were encouraged to attend a meeting in Superior on Tuesday morning.
The 2nd Annual Family Free Fun Night will take place on August 27 from 2:00p.m. until 6:00p.m at the Harrison Community Center in Lincoln Park.
Duluth is now recognized as an IMBA gold-level ride center. The center in Duluth will encompass a 100-mile singletrack network within the city limits.
More than 70 members of the Wisconsin National Guard have assisted in the recovery and repair efforts in northwest Wisconsin since the July 11 floods.
The City of Duluth has announced a new plan of attack for their curbside storm debris pick up, as well as the debris drop off site on Rice Lake Road.
Heavy rains hit West Central Wisconsin this morning causing flash flooding. Several areas received 4-6″, causing flooding and damaging roads.
Nature Magazine will be highlighting results of University of Minnesota Duluth reasearch that could impact theories on human evolution.
Minnesota’s second known infestation of starry stonewort, an invasive form of macro algae, has been confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Turtle Lake, near Bemidji.
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Rick Nolan have announced today, that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of $58,000 to prevent untreated storm-water runoff in Duluth.
The Department of Natural Resources have confirmed five new reports of zebra mussels in central Minnesota lakes.
When you hear “call of the wild,” a trip to the Lake Superior Zoo might come to mind. For many in the Northland, we interact with wildlife at some point in our lives. But what happens when that interaction becomes a lifesaving action?
A $40,000 grant has been awarded to Minnesota from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to research and develop a response to white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats. This disease which is caused by a fungus from Eurasia, invades the skin of hibernating bats and disrupts their hydration and hibernation cycles, and has been killing millions of bats across the country.
Anglers have surpassed the walleye quota on Mille Lacs Lake, but fisheries managers are keeping the season open anyway.
Minnesota Power line crews are responding to outages throughout the company’s service territory after severe storms hit early Thursday morning.
St. Louis County is opening a gravel pit south of Ely to price a drop-off site for tree debris blown over in recent storms. The Skala pit is located on Highway 21, a sign will be posted marking the location.
The Lakewalk Trail in Canal Park will soon be getting new and improved lighting, so visitors may have a better experience as they enjoy the lakeshore.
Deer hunting restrictions will be eased in Minnesota this deer hunting season.
Tuesday, August 2, Team Rubicon, a rapid response team comprised of veterans giving back to the community following disasters, will be in Duluth this week. They are in need of more volunteers to join them in cleaning up debris.
A Wisconsin shipyard faces nearly $1.4 million in penalties after federal health inspectors said it exposed workers to lead.
A new report says 4 percent of Wisconsin’s public water systems exceeded contaminant limits last year.
The City of Duluth will be continuing their curbside pickup the week of August 1, focusing on the Woodland, Morley Heights, and Hunters Park neighborhoods. City and contracted crews are aware that more areas need attention.
It has been reported by the Associated Press that a Minnesota pilot was reported missing near La Crosse was found dead.
Property owners in the Ely area impacted by the strong storm on July 21 who find themselves with a lot of tree and brush debris now have collection sites open to them.
When it comes to eating fresh fruit and vegetables nearly every day, many Minnesotans never stop to think about how or when they will next eat something so nutritious and beneficial for a healthy lifestyle.
Volunteers with the Christian Aid Ministries Rapid Response Team arrived in Duluth, in less than 24 hours of Mayor Emily Larson, City Councilors and emergency response community partners publicizing the Head of the Lakes United Way 2-1-1 resource for residents in need following the July 21 storm.
From Green Bay Wisconsin to Duluth Minnesota, research is being conducted to figure out the current status of our lakes and rivers when it comes to invasive species, and other aquatic trespassers.
Crews with Lake Country Power are working to rebuild lines in remote areas near Ely. The challenging terrain and extensive tree removal slowed restoration work for crews in the area.
Minnesota Power released the first in a series of Requests for Proposals to further its EnergyForward strategy.
The Duluth Fire Department has issued a Red Flag Warning for Park Point beaches effective immediately and continuing until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
Duluth still working to clean up brush and debris after storms.
A large amount of work has been in progress over the past five days to clear debris and open up access to Superior National Forest areas that were affected by last Thursday’s storm that swept across the Arrowhead region.
Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD) urges residents to utilize food waste drop sites for prompt disposal of spoiled contents from refrigerators and freezers during this extended power outage.
Severe thunderstorms with high winds swept through the Northland in the early hours of Thursday causing widespread storm damage.
On July 18, 2016 at around 9:30 A.M, a 911 call was received by the Bayfield County Communications center, from a WisDOT official, who was assessing damage to the washout on Highway 63 just north of Grand View, reporting a vehicle crash.
