Marshall Students Researching Lester River
Students Take Samples as Part of River Watch
Students collected insects and water samples that will be analyzed to determine water quality and river eco system health.
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Minnesota DNR Sharply Cuts Grants for Fighting Aquatic Weeds
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharply cutting the money it gives cities and lake groups to tackle aquatic invasive species such as Eurasian watermilfoil.
St. Louis River Alliance Hosts 20th Anniversary Fall Colors Train Ride
Non-Profit hosts Fundraiser to Protect the River
The group offered a scenic train ride on the Lake Superior and Mississippi railroad to view the fall colors along the St. Louis River.
Kids Get to Learn in the Outdoors Near Hayward
Educational Event Raises Money for Children's Hospital
Thursday students in northern Wisconsin got a hands learning experience in the woods.
Environmental Group Sues Over Boat Motors in Wilderness Area
An environmental group is suing the U.S. Forest Service alleging it’s allowed outfitters to run too many motorized boat trips in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Questions Surround Hog Island Health Hazards
Douglas County Board Without Enough Information to Make Decision
The Douglas County Land Conservation Committee recommended the Land and Development Committee deny development on Hog Island.
Slow Start to Fall Color Season
Leaves Still Green Across Much of Minnesota
The fall color season has been delayed across much of the Northland.
Northlanders Protect Trees for National Public Lands Day
Volunteers Wrap Saplings to Prevent Deer Browsing.
Scores of volunteers flooded the Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, Saturday.
Volunteers Clean Up Lake Superior
Some Lake Superior beaches and shorelines got a little t.l.c.
‘America’ the Injured Bald Eagle Released into Wild
Hit in August and Injured by SUV
‘America’ the Bald Eagle, which was hit by an SUV in Wisconsin, was released into the wild today.
Invasive species checks show violation rates are down
168,000 boats inspected only 3% in violation
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says more boaters understand the state’s invasive species laws, and as a result the rate of violations is going down.
Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Hosting Tree Planting Event
Trees Being Planted for National Estuaries Day
The trees along the river play an important role of keeping soil from eroding in to the river, but the Ash trees in the area have been invaded by the emerald Ash Borer, an insect that kills the trees
Superior Mayor, City Employees, and Residents Cleaning Wisconsin Point
Volunteers will be meeting at Bear Creek Park Pavilion
Volunteers will be meeting at Bear Creek Park Pavilion, and then disperse to various parts of the Wisconsin Point to clean up.
Take a Kid Hunting Weekend
This weekend kids can go hunting in Minnesota without a license.
St. Louis River Rendezvous Held to Connect Community With St. Louis River
The event was held to inform the public about the projects that have been going on to restore and protect the St. Louis River and Estuary.
Conference to Promote Green Building Held in Duluth
Supporting Creating Environmentally Friendly Buildings
An event in Duluth is trying to help people create buildings that are environmentally friendly.
Open House Held to Spread Word About America’s Longest Hiking Trail
North Country Trail is In the Making
When completed, the trail will be 4600 miles long.
St. Louis River Alliance Hosts Educational Events
River Rendezvous & Fall Colors Train Ride
Find out about St. Louis River Alliance projects at the River Rendezvous Thursday.
Duluth 5th Graders Learn Science Outdoors
Children Learn Through Hands-On Experience
Duluth fifth graders took a field trip to one of four city parks in Duluth to get a hands-on learning experience in a variety of subjects.
Groups Rally to Protect St. Louis River
Environmental Groups Call for Action
The Minnesota Environmental Partnership held a rally to commemorate the designation of the St. Louis River as one of the top ten most endangered rivers in the United States.
Minnesota Shoreline Cleanup to Take Place
September Adopt-A-Beach
This weekend you can help clean up Lake Superior’s shoreline.
Touchstone Award Luncheon Held in Duluth
Non-Profits Awarded in Three Categories
Six nonprofit groups were nominated for the awards in three different categories, which include generosity, civic engagement, and inclusiveness.
UWS Students Spruce Up Wisconsin Point Beach
International Coastal Cleanup Program
Some UW-Superior students spent the morning at Wisconsin Point Beach cleaning up the beach and completing a beach health assessment.
Blue Heron’s ‘Science on Deck’ Season Wraps Up
Fifth & Final Session Teaches Guests About Lake Superior's Changing Seasons
Friday, Duluth’s Large Lakes Observatory wrapped up its fifth and final session of ‘Science on Deck.’
Surge in Visitors to Minnesota State Parks isn’t Letting Up
Recent Additions to Parks Attracts Young Generation
Minnesota state parks officials say a surge in visitors isn’t letting up and they expect the trend to continue as fall colors spread across the state.
Fall Colors Starting to Show in the Northland
Trees are Hinting the Season changing
Some of the trees such as the Basswood and Ash, have started to turn yellow, but the red and orange hues are still yet to come. Jay Cook rangers said the peak season is usually the end of September to the beginning of October.
Superior Replacing Trees
Ash Trees to be Replaced Through Private Donations
Hagen said the Tower Avenue corridor will be a test campaign for the rest of Superior, where around 3,000 trees were removed.
Hundreds Flock to See Bird Migration at Hawk Ridge
Hawk Festival Happening in Duluth
It’s a plane? Nope it’s a bird.Tourist’s eyes are to the sky at Hawk Ridge as they take part in the annual bird migration
Fall Color Show Getting Started in Northern Wisconsin
Fall Colors Start Showing in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s fall color show is beginning in northern regions of the state and forestry specialists expect this year’s red, yellow and russet hues to be spectacular.
Harbor Tour Aimed At Scoring Funding For Clean-Up Projects
The Vista Fleet became a funding platform Tuesday for environmental agencies that are hoping for state funding to help clean up the Duluth-Superior Harbor.
Downtown Farmer’s Market Brings Fall Harvest
The Downtown Farmer’s Market was full of fall harvest crops Tuesday, including corn, squash, pumpkins and carrots.
Ashland Police Dept. Raises $32,000 for Artesian Well
In 3 Months, Community & Tourist Donations Raised to Fund New City Attraction
In just three months, the Ashland Police Department has raised $32,000 to go toward drilling a new artesian well.
Ashland Victorious in 4-Year Legal Battle vs Xcel Energy
Federal Judge Rules City Has Zero Liability in Ashland Lakefront SuperFund Lawsuit
The four–year legal battle between the city of Ashland and Xcel Energy/Northern States Power has come to an end.
Superior 6th Graders Learn About the Wilderness in Unique Way
Wilderness Inquiry Makes Learning Fun for Elementary School Students
Wilderness Inquiry partnered with the Superior National Forest and several other organizations to educate 6th graders from Superior about the watershed’s ecosystem, health, and history.
Environmental Study Required for Sandpiper Certificate
Court Rules that Environmental Study is Required for Sandpiper Pipeline
The Minnesota Court of Appeals says an environmental impact statement should have been completed on the proposed Sandpiper pipeline before regulators granted the project a certificate of need.
In Corn-Growing States, Tall Crops Pose Seasonal Road Hazards
Growing Season Brings Special Danger on Roads
For drivers in Midwestern farm country, the growing season brings a special danger on the roads: tall corn that can obscure other vehicles until it’s too late.
Minnesota Fund Launched to Protect Mississippi Headwaters
Funds to be Raised for Three Years
A conservation organization says it’s trying to raise $10 million for a fund meant to protect the Mississippi River and drinking water in the Twin Cities.
Dayton to Unveil Plan to Rescue Pheasant Population
Hunting Season Begins October 10
State officials are ready to outline a plan to reverse a long decline in Minnesota’s pheasant population.
Duluth is in the Running for $5 Mil. Energy Prize
Energy Tent to be Featured at Harvest Festival
Duluth is in the running for an energy prize.
St. Louis River Alliance Tour
Non-Profit Hosts Free Tour of Estuary
The trip was designed to allow Northlanders to explore river clean-up and improvement projects currently underway.
Lake Superior Zoo Becomes Home to 5 New Wallabies
New Wallaby and Kangaroo Exhibit Opens
The wallabies came to the zoo in May this year, but now have a new exhibit space where they have more space to frolic. The exhibit also makes it possible for zoo visitors to get closer to the wallabies.
Expert Anticipates Great Year for Fall Color in Minnesota
Good Year for Fall Colors Anticipated in Minnesota
A foliage expert with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the state is on track for a great year for fall color due to plentiful rainfall.
Minnesota Power to Build First Community Solar Garden in Duluth
Community Sold Garden to be Built in Duluth
Minnesota Power will offer a new energy option for customers by launching a community solar garden program that is expected to be generating power from the sun in late 2016.
Redevelopment Plans for RV Park at Spirit Lake Marina
A Step Towards Enhancing Duluth's St. Louis River Corridor
Wednesday, plans to revamp the Spirit Lake Marina are taking new life.
Destination Duluth Hits Social Media Landmark
Duluth Non-Profit Gets 75,000 Likes on Facebook
The organization was the main social media voice for the #VoteDuluth campaign for Outside Magazine’s 2014 “Best Town” tournament, which Duluth won.
St. Scholastica Enters Outdoor Competition
CSS is One of 56 Schools in the Tournament
Activities include anything from canoeing, rock climbing, and slacklining, to relaxing in a hammock outside. And it’s not just for students.
Bird Count Underway at Hawk Ridge in Duluth
Bird Count on Record Pace in Duluth
An annual event is underway in Duluth that’s on record pace.
Public Meeting to Discuss Connecting Lakewalk
Residents Ask Questions, Voice Concerns About Proposed Pedestrian-Only Trail
Wednesday night, new and passionate discussions unfolded to make the Lakewalk truly one link.
Big Cats Relocated to Pine County
Three Tigers and Black Leopard Moved to Wildcat Sanctuary
The Wildcat Sanctuary executive director Tammy Thies said the sanctuary is grateful the owner decided to “do the right thing” and give the animals to an accredited big cat facility.
Wisconsin’s Bear Hunting Season Set to Begin
Bear Hunting Season Begins Next Week in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s bear hunting season is set to begin next week.
